Arion Doerr Photography

"I'd rather wear out than rust away"

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Arizona. 🌞 I've always been drawn to architecture; and nothing whets my interest in the field quite like the desert. Survival against the elements is so much more immediate in a desert environment and good architecture reflects working with, not against those elements. Not only physically, but philosophically. As a young lad I could have just as easily seen myself becoming an architect as I could a photographer. In college I lingered in the 4th floor oversized section exploring FLW's designs, sketches, and grand schemes for cities like Baghdad. I find my photography very graphic in nature and I see roots of that influence in his work. It was great to have a chance to visit his southwest HQ; to learn more and be inspired by his lasting imprint here. #taliesinwest #desert #architecture #franklloydwright #nowimthinkingaboutdessert (at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright)

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I was fortunate enough to spend a short afternoon with the two brother behind Norman Porter at their workshop in Philadelphia.  I’ve been a fan of their work since I was first introduced to it a few years back.  Their excellent craftsmanship isn’t limited to denim; they showed me some new carpentry projects including a custom credenza that features a built in amplifier and guitar drawer - which Mike field tested on the spot.  

Attention to design and detail runs deep throughout their work.  

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Check out the new teaser I DP'd for the upcoming @helendealtry scarf collection with @taradonnephoto directing. Beautiful talent @nikichristine @goodclip @carrie._.kim set to the soundtrack by @lauragregmusic with H: @rubi_jones and MU: @goodclip.

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Recent portrait session with one of the most kind, positive, strong souls I know, Steph @kinghatshepsut while she dropped by BK. Among the many creative hats she wears, she recently created @worthybeings - "Merchandise That Makes You See Yourself" - which is the shirt she is wearing. I'm grateful for this fellow Citizen of the Universe.

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A few years ago I flew into Ireland (expected but unannounced) one morning, got my passport stamped, jumped a bus to Galway, transferred to Clifden, hopped off in town and walked into Mannion’s Bar (where I’ve enjoyed many a late night session) and ordered a pint of Guinness.  Finally stationary, I sat and sipped and soaked up all that was around me.  

About half way through the pint, I asked the bar keep if she had the number for Robert Mitchell’s taxi; of course she did.  By the time I had finished the pint, Robert had walked through the door with a brilliant smile, warm welcome, and conversation that picked up where we left off the last time I visited.  You can always count of his ever-present smile and infectious laugh.  This is what I’ve come to love and cherish from the Mitchell clan over the past twenty years since my mother married my stepdad, Brian and they opened their arms to us.  

Check out the new collection of work from Ireland on my website featuring many new, a few familiar, and a handful of never before seen photographs from my past few adventures to the country.  Link in profile.

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Check out the new collection of work from Ireland on my website featuring many new, a few familiar, and a handful of never before seen photographs from my past few adventures to the country.  From my first journey there at 6 months old, Ireland has always held my heart with magical power.

This beautiful, strong, talented young woman is my cousin Emma whom I’ve photographed countless times - but this one is from the one proper portrait session together a few summers ago.

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Found still life on the west side of NYC.

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Spent the past two weeks in one of my favourite places on Earth with people I hold incredibly dear doing what I love most. God damn life is beautiful.

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My photograph of Alexandra Bachzetsis's performance "From A to B via C" is the feature opener for the cover story in the latest frieze d/e issue. I had a great time shooting the performance for @ps122 at the @swissinstitute this past January. Link in profile for more photographs. #frieze_de #alexandrabachzetsis

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Without anticipation, my time spent in the desert was deeply spiritual. Your own thoughts ring louder than your voice and the night sky projects outwards from your eyes. The American West is the only place I've known true freedom. Zaqistan, Sept. 2011

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Part of a short series I filmed and directed exploring startup cities across the country. I had the pleasure of exploring the startup ecosystem in Philadelphia, meeting a few key influencers from all walks of the city. Primed for an expansion in innovation - Philadelphia's universities, city initiatives, public and private sector, and non-profits are all investing in this movement. From much needed maker spaces, incubators, co-working offices, and financial investments, Philadelphia is turning concepts into functioning businesses - and helping the city thrive.

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New photography added the the Cabin section on my website.   Check it.

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Braving the blizzard, wandering the streets, sipping beers, finding shelter at the Lurkshop.

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This past January I photographed From A to B via C, a show choreographed by Alexandra Bachzetsis and features performances by Bachzetsis, Anne Pajunen and Gabriel Schenker.  As part of COIL Festival, the show was presented by The Swiss Institute and Performance Space 122.  One of my photographs was used in The New York Times Arts section for a review of the show - marking my first NYTimes published photograph.  Such a beautiful experience shooting this private performance before the show opened to the public.

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The Nature Conservancy of NY hosted an Earth Day Beach Cleanup at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this past weekend.  Jeso and I had a great time working along side some great neighbors in the NYC community to help remove garbage and trash along the shores.  

The refuge (the only one in the US to be managed by the National Parks Service as opposed to the US Fish & Wildlife Service) includes open bay, saltmarsh, mudflats, brackish ponds, upland field and woods - all of which help maintain a healthy NYC environment and helps to defend against natural disasters. Just as importantly, it provides an excellent place for bird watching and is home to a diverse world of flora and fauna.  In the past 25 years, nearly half of Northeastern US species of birds have been sighted in this refuge.  

There is another cleanup planned for early June - check out the Nature Conservancy’s NYC events here.  Enjoy Earth Day 2015.

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Short documentary of photographer Nick Brandreth during his final weeks of shooting for his body of work: Upstate.  This body of work, shot with his own handmade 4x5 gelatin dry plates, explores the vast and varied landscapes of New York State on the eve of a four year moratorium on fracking.

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Shooting on the streets of Chinatown, NY this past winter.