Early enthusiasts will always remember Gray Malin?s Prada Marfa, the iconic photograph that put the fine-art photographer on the map for fashion and art enthusiasts. Now Malin fans can share in his winsome enthusiasm for fun in the sun with his first monograph, BEACHES. The hardcover features never-before-seen images prior to the release of this striking tome integrated with the photographs from his most popular aerial beach collection, ? la Plage, all shot from doorless helicopters. Malin was on hand to sign his new books at Forty Five Ten last evening where fans of this charmer were buying multiple copies for family and friends.
Through Malin?s lens, BEACHES? readers are treated to the distinctive patterning from each locale that can only be revealed through soaring camera views. Striped umbrellas and swimsuits play a starring role alongside sandy beaches and crashing waves?all unique to their environs. And he says most of the sunbathers are completely unaware of what he?s doing. ?I love the unexpected and that?s what this series is all about. Capturing honest real moments.?
BEACHES also includes pithy travel notes and photography tips from this decidedly unique adventurer. Some images include the beautiful beaches of Cape Town, Bondi?s Icebergs Pool, paddle boarding in Dubai and even nude sunbathing in San Francisco. Malin says the beaches of Cape Town are among his favorites. ?It?s truly an awe-inspiring country from its beaches to wildlife to wine country. It?s a must for anyone?s bucket list. I was so taken with it, actually that I went back in February to explore more and without hesitation I can say that it lived up to what I remembered and then some! I can’t get enough of Cape Town.?
Gray Malin combines his love for adventure and photography in his eponymous lifestyle brand. The brand focuses on photography and interior design. Malin?s photography creates a positive energy for wayfarers who love adventure. More than twenty cities over six continents are covered in BEACHES, including Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The book is hardcover with 125 color photographs available at Forty Five Ten. More information is available at www.graymalin.com.