Photographer Tomek Jankowski shares with us his 'B Album', a collection of photos shot over time with Basia (IMG Models, New York / Gaga Models, Poland).
"What is B ALBUM? It's an imaginary journey through one year of life of emerging supermodel - Basia. The B letter, [be:] is her name initial and a word used to describe different states of mind pictured in this album.
The project was developed in total secrecy. Only three people knew about it: Basia, her mom, Kasia and me, the photographer. Our aim was to create an album of simple, straightforward photography. Hence, you won't find here any designer rags, stylized hair or make-up.
Just pure, raw beauty of Basia.
Every month of the year, we were meeting with Basia at exactly same place - a lakeshore, not far away from the place where Basia lives. We wanted to create a sensation of passing time and changing of seasons. Everything was done in very rare moments of Basia's spare time - between her school studies and professional model work. So, the timing had to be perfect. Additionally, we did a number of side-sessions, when the mood was right and we felt the need to save the moment.
The year passed... Now, we can enjoy the contents of this album. A unique photographic tale, based on emotions and awareness of surrounding environment." - Tomek Jankowski
Take a look at the full series here
http://www.issuu.com/tomekjankowski/docs/b_album
http://www.issuu.com/tomekjankowski/docs/b_album
