Last weekend I celebrated the third anniversary of the launch of Accidental Icon. In a twist of fate I returned to Montreal where three years ago I received a nudge by a lovely young Canadian fashion blogger, Lolitta Dandoy and Garance Dore to push the publish button. My anniversary weekend was filled with wonderful events which I will write about soon. But today I want to make sure that everyone knows how much of my success is due to the photographs that have been taken of me by my partner in life, Calvin Lom.
A street photographer with a preference for film cameras and analog methods, jumping to digital and fashion photography was never his preferred choice of expressing his creativity or his “photographic” personality. But because of his love and support of me and everything I do, he has devoted time and energy to the craft of digital photography. His portraits of me roaming the city streets with an attitude have really become my trademark. These shots and their street shooting sensibility, which Calvin has brought to the table, are what I believe has allowed me to be embraced so inclusively across many categories and to stand out in a very crowded field. His photos are what has been the vehicle of the expression of my personality and have endeared me to my friends and followers.
I know this to be true because although Calvin’s photos are now competing with the likes of fashion photographers such as Terry Richardson and others, it is always Calvin’s photos that garner the most likes and comments. So although I am so appreciative of, and received so many congratulations on my anniversary from many people who saw my instagram story, I want to make sure that Calvin (and everyone else) knows just how much credit he deserves for the amazing success my little fashion project has become and how I could not have done this without him. Happy Creative Partnership Anniversary!
Photos: Our dear and talented friend, Michael Paniccia
Congratulations! And I love seeing both yours and Calvin’s images! Never stop creating!
Congratulations! And I love seeing both yours and Calvin’s images! Never stop creating!
Superbly awesome!!!
So great! Congrats to BOTH of you on this incredible journey. ?
Textbook SYNERGY!!! The photos are way more than a terrific looking woman and a highly skilled photographer…
once again – and in all you do – you’re fabulous! ???
once again – and in all you do – you’re fabulous! ???
I loved this post. Calvin truly captures you as well as your style. I adore your blog, Lyn. Here’s to many more fantastic years of Accidental Icon!
I loved this post. Calvin truly captures you as well as your style. I adore your blog, Lyn. Here’s to many more fantastic years of Accidental Icon!
This is wonderful.
This is wonderful.
cool! I feel like I have been waiting for this post!
Thanks Lyn, thanks, Calvin.
cool! I feel like I have been waiting for this post!
Thanks Lyn, thanks, Calvin.
Lyn + Calvin … a happy creative anniversary to you both. And thank you.
Lyn + Calvin … a happy creative anniversary to you both. And thank you.
Happy Anniversary Lyn- Calvins photos of you are definitely my favourites!
You and Calvin, Calvin and you, are a great team! Thank you for Accidental Icon, both of you, and thank you, Lyn, for posting these lovely shots of the two of you, Leslie
You and Calvin, Calvin and you, are a great team! Thank you for Accidental Icon, both of you, and thank you, Lyn, for posting these lovely shots of the two of you, Leslie
Congratulations ! How lucky you are to have such a charming and creative person at your side, I wish you both everything that is good for the future. Ruth London
Congratulations ! How lucky you are to have such a charming and creative person at your side, I wish you both everything that is good for the future. Ruth London
Muchas felicidades. Forman un gran equipo y por ello deben seguir adelante
Todo ello da lugar al : NO ATASCO.!
Seguiremos pendientes. Maria Cristina . España.
Muchas felicidades. Forman un gran equipo y por ello deben seguir adelante
Todo ello da lugar al : NO ATASCO.!
Seguiremos pendientes. Maria Cristina . España.
I am following your new career with a smile on my face. You are showing the fashion industry that including people of all ages is good for their bottom line. I’m sure the people in this industry are pleased to work with you and others who have lived life and bring a perspective different from that of young people. I am so tired of looking at the expressionless faces of young models which dominate fashion shoots recently. We older woman can not be expressionless, life is on our face and we are proud of that.
I look forward to your musings every Weds.
I am following your new career with a smile on my face. You are showing the fashion industry that including people of all ages is good for their bottom line. I’m sure the people in this industry are pleased to work with you and others who have lived life and bring a perspective different from that of young people. I am so tired of looking at the expressionless faces of young models which dominate fashion shoots recently. We older woman can not be expressionless, life is on our face and we are proud of that.
I look forward to your musings every Weds.
Congratulations on three years. And cheers to Calvin and his talent. You are an wonderful artistic team.
Congratulations on three years. And cheers to Calvin and his talent. You are an wonderful artistic team.
Hi, you probably already saw this note in a spanish newspaper
https://smoda.elpais.com/moda/mujeres-estilosas-mayores/
congratulations!
Hi, you probably already saw this note in a spanish newspaper
https://smoda.elpais.com/moda/mujeres-estilosas-mayores/
congratulations!
Da ist Magie, die das Herz aufgehen lässt.
Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters.
Ich sehe in allem hier Schönheit.
Alles Gute und viel Glück aus Deutschland!
Da ist Magie, die das Herz aufgehen lässt.
Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters.
Ich sehe in allem hier Schönheit.
Alles Gute und viel Glück aus Deutschland!
Congratulations on the blog anniversary but even more so on your wonderful partnership. Together you have created something so creative, inspiring, and just plain gorgeous. Thanks so much for all you do!!!!!
Congratulations on the blog anniversary but even more so on your wonderful partnership. Together you have created something so creative, inspiring, and just plain gorgeous. Thanks so much for all you do!!!!!
Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Hopefully there will be many more to come. You make a great team.
Emma xxx
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Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Hopefully there will be many more to come. You make a great team.
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Happy to see your creativity, I love all the picture of you taken by Calvin: special mood of a special person.. great team!
Happy to see your creativity, I love all the picture of you taken by Calvin: special mood of a special person.. great team!
You two have absolutely brought light for those of us who will akways be young in our heads! Thanks and bring it on!
You two have absolutely brought light for those of us who will akways be young in our heads! Thanks and bring it on!
Great partnership which shows in the photographs.
Nice to be introduced to the talented and patient man behind the camera!
Great partnership which shows in the photographs.
Nice to be introduced to the talented and patient man behind the camera!
You two are adorable. So happy to of spent time with you both earlier this summer.
xo,
Jeri Warlick
Seattle
You two are adorable. So happy to of spent time with you both earlier this summer.
xo,
Jeri Warlick
Seattle
How beautiful.
How beautiful.