So a little while back I had held an Instagram contest to find some inspirational, fashion-inspired teens. I enjoyed going through all of the submissions, thank you to all that entered!! I have been so excited to share the winner with you all and it’s finally time!! Meet Logan! There’s no question that Logan is all over fashion and I LOVED our session together! It’s rare that I get to photograph the boys so talking fashion and magazines and photographers and music and concluding with a whole pile of images… kind of how I would describe a perfect session! I could ramble on for way too long about the fun we had and how inspirational this guy is. I kind of love this kid. And I plan on staying in touch with him for a very long time, so trust me- I’ll be rambling for many years to come as he’s out conquering the fashion scene. So without further delay:
“Everything inspires me, honestly. To be creative, you have to draw inspiration from literally anywhere. People inspire me, as well cities, art, mythology, the 20’s, history, movies, and literature. Culture is also a huge influence. I draw a lot of inspiration from movies like The Great Gatsby, Marie Antoinette, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Really everything inspires me. I can come up with an idea for a sketch or an outfit by just looking at an object or thinking of a concept. ““The person I look up to most is my stepmom, Valerie. No one has ever believed in my talent, my dreams, and myself more than my stepmom. She has taught me so much, and she has helped me get to where I am now and where I will be going. She is my guidance and my inspiration. “
“I was so excited to be photographed by Merritt. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her. She is incredibly brilliant and talented and I felt so comfortable and electrified shooting with her. I was blown away at the photos. The entire experience was beyond anything and I am so glad and honored to have done it. I love Merritt and her talent. Her work is extraordinary. ” – LOGAN