When you think of every era that stems from revolution to now a escape. The function , the get away , to Saturday night out , the 1 night romance and everything in between in a independent and sometimes secluded world . I truly love that the party scene is being a new meaning. In my time this summer I love to not only see the current trend and runway clips but every so often running across a interview that I’m excited for is the best from written to video format.
From seeing of ‘lovers’ in relationships are still together to styling of shooting photography Lacey and thoughts on heterosexual couples. Even the scuttle fear of alcohol ( which I can understand).
FRANK OCEAN: I know you to be sober when taking pictures. Did I imagine that? Is that still the case? Where do you find the energy?
TYRELL HAMPTON: You did not imagine that, I think alcohol kinda scared me to be honest. I would usually just have a sprite and have a lil sugar buzz. I didn’t have my first drink until I was about 24 or 25. The energy is in the city. Every corner was filled with cigarette breaks. Every dance floor filled with fancy footwork. Every bathroom was like a makeup counter. I was just constantly inspired and curious which fueled me to see where the night would go.
FRANK OCEAN: How does it feel to be a heterosexual photographer in NYC?
TYRELL HAMPTON: Haha, fuck bitches get money. Jk. I think being a *homosexual photographer has just made it easier to be more relatable and make friends. My subjects and have a mutual understanding that I’m not trying to exploit them but instead make genuine connections.
FRANK OCEAN: I’ve lived many lives in NYC, do you feel like you have? Will your eye ever take a rural turn you think? Can NYC still contain you?
TYRELL HAMPTON: Yea, I’m definitely on my fifth life in New York. I’m way more inspired by the rural life these days so you might see that work sooner than you think. No, I don’t think NYC can contain me.
FRANK OCEAN: Do you ever watch a while before pulling the trigger or does it feel better when it’s immediate?
TYRELL HAMPTON: I linger (by the Cranberries) for sure.
FRANK OCEAN: Do you really always know when the lovers you capture in your pictures will stay together?
TYRELL HAMPTON: I have faith that every couple will stand the test of time.
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