April 2012
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New website, archive, and blog!
I’m so, so excited to finally announce the launch of my new website! I’ve been working like crazy during every second off over the last few weeks to get this together. HUGE thanks goes to Matt for helping with site.
http://www.dianalevine.com
One of my favorite parts of the new site is the archive! I still have my main galleries, but this allows me to put entire shoots up on the...
March 2012
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One Direction in Billboard Magazine [ Photos by...
[ One Direction, Billboard Magazine | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] My photos of One Direction, in the current issue of Billboard Magazine, on newsstands now (pages 24, 25, and 26). Such a fun day photographing them!
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Diggy Simmons [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
Last week, I shot a photo and video documentary with Diggy Simmons for Aol / The Boombox. You can check out the full photo gallery and the video online here. We had such a blast with Diggy — he is so sweet, kind, and talented, and really fun to spend the day with. We traveled with him during appearances on BET’s 106 and Park, radio interviews with Hot 97, and backstage before and...
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Waka Flocka Flame / Billboard Day in the Life [...
[ Waka Flocka Flame | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Yesterday, I photographed a “Day in the Life” of Waka Flocka Flame for Billboard. Check out the photos on Billboard here. We had a blast, visiting BET, XXL, Paper Magazine, The Source, Vibe, and more.
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Hoodie Allen "All American" Album Cover [ Photo by...
[ Hoodie Allen | Photo by DianaLevine.com ] Hoodie Allen just released the cover for his upcoming album “All American” that I shot earlier this year — I love it! We had such a blast shooting in Long Island, and I’m so happy with the design by Mike Berg. I’m so flipping excited and proud of everything Hoodie does! Being onstage at his sold-out Webster Hall show last...
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One Direction [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ One Direction | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Yesterday, I photographed One Direction for Billboard, as a “Day in the Life” piece. You can check out the full gallery here on Billboard. The entire day was so much fun. I documented them on the day of their album release for Up All Night. I love shooting a band on the day of their album release, because it’s such a celebration,...
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Ed Sheeran [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Ed Sheeran | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Back in January, I photographed British artist Ed Sheeran for Idolator. Really, really nice guy, and fun shoot!
The Wanted [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ The Wanted | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] In January, I photographed the British band The Wanted for Idolator. They are seriously hilarious, and most of us on set couldn’t stop laughing the entire time :) You can check out their video for Glad You Came here.
February 2012
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Elijah Wood [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Elijah Wood | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Earlier this month, I shot Elijah Wood, DJ’ing at the Bushmills party at Wooly’s in New York City. Also at the party was Bon Iver, and all my Cornerstone buddies :)
Bud Light Platinum Ad Campaign [ Photos by...
I’m sooooo excited to be watching the Superbowl, because my Bud Light Platinum ad campaign photos that I shot last year have been released! Check out http://www.budlightplatinum.com to see the photos!
January 2012
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Converse Black Canvas Collection Spring 2012 Look...
[ Converse Black Canvas Collection Spring 2012 Look Book | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] My new look book I shot for the Converse Black Canvas Spring 2012 collection is out! I love how the book turned out. I had a blast shooting this, and as always, huge thanks to everyone involved, especially Katie, Julia, Lacy, Gary, Jason, Matthew, Jordan, Arthur, Eliot, Jon, & everyone else on...
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Sam Talbot [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Sam Talbot | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Last year, I photographed Sam Talbot for GMC Trade Secrets. Check out all the delicious and healthy cooking videos here.
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Ellie Goulding [ Photo by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Ellie Goulding | Photo by DianaLevine.com ] One of my portraits of Ellie Goulding from her impromptu show last week at the JetBlue terminal at JFK. Shot for Idolator, January 2012.
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Amber Rose [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Amber Rose | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing Amber Rose for Celebuzz. I knew she was gorgeous going into the shoot, but after working with her, I’m even more blown away — her outer beauty is truly matched by her inner beauty. You can listen to her new song Fame, featuring Wiz Khalifa at Complex here. Looking forward to seeing what happens...
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Aaron Carter [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Aaron Carter | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Earlier this week, I photographed Aaron Carter for Celebuzz. You can check out the gallery and interview online here.
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Howie D [Backstreet Boys] - Photos by...
[ Howie D | Photos by Diana Levine - http://www.dianalevine.com ] In November, I photographed Howie D from the Backstreet Boys for Idolator. Here are some photos from the shoot, and you can check out the article and interview here on Idolator. He was incredibly nice and easy to work with. He is a solo artist (check out his album Back To Me) as well as part of the Backstreet Boys, who tour with...
December 2011
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curvesappreciationsociety asked: I had no idea you had a tumblr! I'm so happy you do! :) I just wanted to let you know that I posted a few of your images a few days ago, and I sourced your website each time. I like your work alot.
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Gym Class Heroes [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Gym Class Heroes | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] A few weeks ago, I photographed Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley of the Gym Class Heroes, for Idolator. Such a fun shoot, and it was awesome to tune in later that night, to see them perform with Neon Hitch on the Jimmy Fallon show.
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Big Time Rush [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Big Time Rush | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Earlier this month, I shot Big Time Rush for Celebuzz. Super funny and easygoing guys, which made for a great shoot.
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Jared Lee "It's Over (Goodbye)" Single Cover [...
My photo for Jared Lee’s single “It’s Over (Goodbye)” [ Photo by http://www.dianalevine.com ]
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Oh Land [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Oh Land | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Earlier this week, I photographed Oh Land for Idolator. Check out the full gallery of photos online here. She was SO much fun to photograph — on top of being stunningly beautiful, she has a amazing personality to match. I’ve been listening to her music for awhile, but since the shoot, have totally fallen in love with her whole album...
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Paul Van Dyk [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
Last week, I photographed the legendary Paul Van Dyk for Billboard. Check out the article online here. I stuck around to listen to writer Josh Bennett interview him, and it was really fascinating to hear Paul’s stories and responses. His love of music truly shines through his words and his eyes. His new album “Evolution” is coming out March 20, 2012.
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Jessica Lowndes [ Portraits by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Jessica Lowndes | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing Jessica Lowndes, from 90210, for CeleBuzz. She had such a sweet personality, and it was a really fun shoot. In addition to being an actress, she’s also a singer — you can check out her video for her new single “I Were I Was Gay” online here.
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Day in the Life: B.o.b for Billboard [ Photos by...
[ Day in the Life: B.o.B for Billboard.com | Photos by Diana Levine http://www.dianalevine.com ] Yesterday, I photographed a “Day in the Life” of B.o.b for Billboard. We had a really fun day, going to Hot 97 with Angie Martinez, driving around the city, and hanging out backstage and sound-checking before his Bowery Ballroom show. Such a fun and sweet person to photograph. Some of his...
November 2011
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Converse Black Canvas Collection Holiday 2011 Look...
[ Converse Black Canvas Holiday 2011 Collection | Photos by Diana Levine http://www.dianalevine.com ] I’m really excited that the look book I shot for Converse’s Black Canvas Collection, Holiday / Winter 2011 is out. I had a blast shooting this look book, and it’s always a pleasure to work with the producers, art directors, designers, stylists, models, and everyone else at...
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Betty Wright and The Roots Album Cover...
[ Betty Wright: Photos by www.DianaLevine.com ] A few days ago, Rolling Stone premiered an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of my album cover shoot for Betty Wright and The Roots for their album “Betty Wright: The Movie” — it’s beyond an honor to be featuring on RollingStone.com, and in the company of such a legend. You can watch the whole video online here, and...
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Betty Wright And The Roots: "Betty Wright: The...
[ Betty Wright | Photos by DianaLevine.com ] I just got my copy of the Betty Wright And The Roots album cover I shot in Miami back in July! I loooooove this album (“Betty Wright: The Movie”) — It’s an amazing thing to shoot an album that you seriously love. We shot the photos on South Beach in Miami earlier this year, and it was an incredible day with the legendary Ms. B....
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Day in the Life: Wale [ Photos by DianaLevine.com...
Earlier this month, I shot a Day in the Life: Wale. You can check out the video and photos online here at TheBoombox. I had such a fun time with him, on the day of his album release for Ambition. This Day in the Life included stops to Power 105.1, Fight Club sneaker store, US Weekly, Rolling Stone, MTV RapFix with Sway, a signing at J&R Music World, Atrium, and Hot 97, among other places. I...
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Backstage at the Victoria's Secret 2011 Fashion...
[ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Yesterday, I shot backstage at the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show for Celebuzz. It was quite an adventure! Some of my photos of Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr are above, and you can check more out at Celebuzz. It was awesome to feel all of the energy and excitement before the show, and to see how all of the angels get ready!
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Bumble and bumble Holiday 2011 Ad Campaign [...
[ Bumble and bumble Holiday 2011 ad campaign | Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Super excited that the Bumble and bumble Holiday 2011 ad campaign with my photos is out! I always love shooting for Bumble — in addition to loving their hair products, I seriously adore everyone at Bumble, and it’s always so much fun shooting for them.
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Featured Photographer / VP Magazine [...
I’m a featured photographer on VP Magazine right now, showing some of my hip hop work. Thanks so much to Tom and VP for asking me to be part of this. I love checking out photographer’s work on VP, so honored to be in amazing company. [ http://www.dianalevine.com ]
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Betty Wright And The Roots: Album cover...
[Photo by http://www.dianalevine.com ] I’m so excited that Betty Wright released her album cover early! I shot this album cover for Betty Wright And The Roots in Miami a few months back, and I’m a HUGE fan of her music! The album “Betty Wright: The Movie” comes out November 15th, and you can pre-order your copy here! I’ll write more when the album is out, and will...
October 2011
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NY Creative Interns Interview: Diana Levine
So cool! I was interviewed by Emily Miethner for the incredible website she runs, NY Creative Interns. You can check out the whole interview online here. I was so happy to do this, because I’m really passionate about internships, and think they are such an invaluable tool for learning about an industry, about yourself, and for beginning your career. You can read all about my experiences...
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Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed Run Portraits [ Photos by...
[ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Earlier this month, I shot a series of portraits for Ralph Lauren Rugby as part of their Tweed Run. It was a pleasure to work with everyone at Rugby, and it was the perfect shoot to transition into autumn in NYC :)
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Relaunch of DianaLevine.com -- New Sections, New...
I’m really excited that I’ve officially relaunched my website [ http://www.dianalevine.com ] ! I’ve been working hard for the last few months at reorganizing my portfolio. I’ve added a few new sections of work (Advertising, Album Covers), and have broken my “Celebrity” sections into two — one for portraits and studio work, and one for documentary...
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Day in the Life: Jason Derulo [ Photos by...
[ Photos by DianaLevine.com ] Last month, I shot a photo and video documentary “Day in the Life: Jason Derulo” for Aol Music. This was my third time working with Jason and his team (my first shoot with him was last year in NYC, the second was for a few days in Dallas, TX before the Superbowl). He is always so sweet, and it’s always an adventure :) Part of the day included a...
Watch[ http://www.dianalevine.com ] “Day in the Life” video I shot with Elizabeth Bruneau for Jason Derulo and Aol Music. It was an adventure of a day — more details to come when I post my photos :)
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About.me / John Romaniello Advertisement in Times...
[ photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] I’m really excited that one of my photos is running on an billboard in Times Square! My photo of John Romaniello, as part of the About.me advertisement will appear in the billboard right above the Roxy in Times Square for the next month.
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Behind-the-scenes: Jersey Shore / Just Dance 3...
[ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Here are some behind-the-scenes photos I shot last month on set for the commercial for Jersey Shore / Just Dance 3, featuring Snooki and Ronnie, airing now on MTV. The spot was directed by E.J. McLeavey-Fisher, produced by Veronica Balta, and shot by Matt Workman. This shoot was such a fun day!! Always love seeing my film buddies, and it didn’t hurt...
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WatchCheck out this cute commercial Matt shot for Jersey Shore / Just Dance 3, directed by E.J. McLeavey-Fisher and produced by Veronica Balta. I’ll post a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos in my next post! It was such a fun shoot!
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Day in the Life: J. Cole [ Photos by...
Here are some of my photos I shot for “Day in the Life: J. Cole” for Aol / TheBoombox.com (the video I shot with Elizabeth Bruneau is below). We had such a blast on this shoot — his new album Cole World went #1 this week, so it was a day filled with wildly excited fans, and there was so much energy in the air.
Here are a couple behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot:
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WatchCheck out this Day in the Life video I shot with Elizabeth Bruneau with J. Cole on the day of his album release (which was the #1 selling album this week!!)
September 2011
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The Hold Steady and The Roots On the Intrepid [...
[ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] My photos for Rolling Stone from last night’s concert on top of the Intrepid, featuring the Hold Steady and The Roots. Check it out on RollingStone.com here.
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Jared Lee [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
[ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ] Last week, I shot press photos for the very talented Jared Lee. In addition to being an awesome musician, he’s also an old family friend — I actually think we’ve known each other since I was born! I’m super excited for him, and everything that’s happening for him in terms of his music and career — give his single...
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35mm [ Photos by DianaLevine.com ]
Just processed a new roll of film from my Yashica <3 Lots of people & places I adore! [ Photos by http://www.dianalevine.com ]
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Lauren Henderson Album Cover Photography & Design...
[ Photography & Design by http://www.dianalevine.com ] In July, I shot an album cover + interior photos for Lauren Henderson, and I just received a copy of it in the mail! I designed the album as well, so it’s really exciting to have it in my hands, and see how it came out. Lauren is an incredible vocalist and composer, who sings jazz, latin, fusion, r&b, and pop — and also...
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Diana Levine's feature in Respect Magazine: Jim...
I’ve been a HUGE fan of Respect Magazine since it came out — it’s one of the only magazines that I always buy and save my issues. Every issue is packed with such incredible photography that keeping my issues is like having a photography book collection. So — you can imagine how excited I am that they ran a 9 page feature of my work in the new issue! The feauture includes...