Bill Cunningham New York [ Documentary ]

Bill Cunningham New York was a beautifully heartwarming documentary I watched recently exploring the humble life of veterinary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham and his everyday life in the Big Apple. Armed with just a bicycle and a film camera, wearing a torn up and battered blue rain mac, Cunningham effortlessly captures the vibrant and upbeat fashion scene of one of the most diverse and effervescent cities in the world, in the most raw and enchanting way possible.

Bill Cunningham, 86, is a fashion photographer who has worked for many of the elite fashion brands and magazines including Tribune and at Women's wear Daily, yet the documentary explores the process behind his regular articles in the New York times featuring the street style photography he takes on a daily basis of real people wearing real fashion. 

One of my favourite things about Cunningham is the simple lifestyle he leads whilst simultaneously being well loved by many of the biggest stars in the world. He continues to do his craft purely out of love and cares nothing for money or vanity, demonstrating the true passion he has for what he does. Cunningham lives for his photography and nothing else. 

The photographs he takes of people and the passing scene in the streets of Manhattan every day, focus on their genuine usage of clothing to express personal style. He takes all of his photographs on a film camera and scans them in digitally, vastly slowing down the production process for the magazine yet creating visually outstanding results.

He is truly an inspiration to all as he perfectly demonstrates the message 'Do what you love and love what you do'