It was a surreal moment cramming into that little elevator with five other grown men. The awkward ride up gave me time to reflect and come to terms that in a few seconds, if this thing doesn’t break and kill us all, I’m going to meet the dude of hip hop photography. Doors open and we step into Jonathan Mannion’s studio in Manhattan.
His passion for his craft and hunger and drive to achieve the next step in any goal makes him a quintessential artist. New York City is known for talent but also to chew up fakes and lames. It’s always good to see a hard working individual rise up and take what’s his.
After the interview and the stories, I quietly walked up to him with my little camera strapped around my shoulder and from one photographer to another, we shook hands. No words exchanged, none needed. With that said here’s the last video of the Mannion series, as well as the last video from that New York trip.
Part II and III after the break.
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