I have to admit, I seldom have an idol. Gilles Bensimon, (yup, the name that you heard every time Tyra Banks mentioned the prices for the winner of America’s Next Top Model) is one of them.

Why? He has what it takes to be a great fashion photographer: passion, dedication, commitment and really, really good eyes. So I feel very happy, and honored, to had a chance to spend some time with him.

Coffee time on the 3rd floor

It was a cloudy afternoon, on the 3rd floor of my studio. We talked about politics, economy and of course, photography. To be honest, I don’t remember much of our conversation. But I do remember what crossed my mind seeing him working the whole day in my studio, taking pictures for Elle Indonesia.
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