PROPS: Philippe Nyirimihigo
My name is…
Philippe Nyirimihigo
You are reading about me because…
Karim (PisforPROPS) started stalking me but hey I got nothing but mad love.
I’ve been known to…
have a positive energy that apparently is quite infectious! (meaning: I don’t abide by bad moods/bad energy around me. That energy could be redirected to a more positive outlook on life…I think)
Right now I’m working on…
Finishing photography school;just started in january , should b done next year!
My influences are…
numerous! many talented folks out there…
where to start?
-I’d say Martin Schoeller & Laurance.
Both have influenced two series I shot. P.W.A. (People With
Attitude) and an “Elle et Lui” series (Her and Him Series)
-I recently discovered super young talented photographer by the name of Joey Lawrence.
-My beautiful country, Rwanda.
-This may sound cheesy but real, my friends and family.
-Last but not least President Obama.
I can’t live without…
my Camera (Canon EOS 5D with a 50mm f/1.4 EF lens)
The weirdest story I’ve ever heard about myself…
Well if there are any stories about me out there… they haven’t
gotten back to me YET lol.
My fave photographers …
(to name just a few and in no particular order or preference)
Mark aka Mr Bokeh + Preston Davis + Carlos aka Miami Fever
+ *tk + onlulu + Velco +Ravnish aka Surrealiste + Raphael
aka Raffee + Jackson aka Jaxting + Miles aka Mute* + Steve
Korn + Luke Roberts +Mahony + etc etc etc (check my
friends’ list on flickr)
Be on the look out for …
Strangers (A series of 25 strangers’ portraits shot on a medium format Camera)
I would love to give PROPS to…
Karim for doing this interview. Respect.
Props to flickr-ville and the population, always inspiring.
Cheers,
Philippe.
PICS ARE CRAZY..
February 25, 2009 at 9:42 PM
The kid is a beast.
Make sure to check his Flickr.
I had to compress the shots for the site.
The full res joints are even better.
Props to Carl (www.flickr.com/people/farrisbulen) for the “stumble upon” love
I was actually stalking him (pause) then ran into *P’s photostream from there…
PROPS!
February 25, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Yo I need some of dudes work! That shit is hot, Any Gallery Apperances?
February 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM
It be an instant upgrade.
Nice framed action.
Ive got to get my art game up in the APT
February 26, 2009 at 7:36 AM
WOW.
February 26, 2009 at 10:33 AM
I’m so inspired! Fo Real!
February 26, 2009 at 9:01 PM
My favorite picture is the one with the old man in the alley lighting up a Cigarette and it looks like he is being eaten by the piece of art. But the best part about the picture is that The focal point of the picture is the man in the middle but your eyes are leading to the end of the picture its crazy.
February 27, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Yooooooo, I love this feature. *p is one of the ripest and most humble cats you’ll find out here. He’s inpires a whole myriad if freshness and his street shots are unlike any other. Awesome job Karim for spreading what’s real. Loving this feature.
February 28, 2009 at 4:00 PM