Photograph Simon Harsent

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 in Atwork, Featured

The work of English-born, New York-based photographer Simon Harsent spans the genres of portraiture, fine art,Image used in Levi’s ad campaign photojournalism, and elaborate commercial shoots—but it wasn’t always this way. When he began his career, Harsent specialized in photographing still life, shooting exclusively from within his studio on a 4 x 5 camera. But one day he met a sports photographer who inspired him to grab his old 35mm, leave his tripod at home, and get out into the field. Harsent attributes this meeting not only to expanding his repertoire, but also with helping him approach his subjects inside the studio with a greater inventiveness and flexibility. “I love to grab a camera and jump in the car and go off driving,” remarks Harsent. His portfolio proves it: whether the photograph be part of a glossy commercial campaign, a moonlight-drenched seascape, or a gritty documentary shot of street kids, Harsent’s photographs possess an energy that has made him a name in the industry.