Jonathan Mannion

We Resist Simple - Sean Paul

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:31:16 +0000

A few nights ago, New York City was blessed with the presence of one of the greats in reggae music, Grammy award winning, Sean Paul.

For the last decade he’s been pumping out tune after tune to keep the party live. I had the pleasure of hanging out with SP for 2 nights dashing around from club to club as he sent the crowds into a frenzy.

With a fresh new “Duttyhawk” he delivered a set of his classic tunes from Manhattan to Long Island to Queens at one point jumping on stage with the legendary Shabba Ranks . I wanted to document this journey and here are some of the results… I don’t want to reveal too many of them, but stay tuned to Sean Paul’s site, I’m sure that you’ll be seeing some of the incredible footage that I shot of him ripping the stage.

To read more of this post and see more exclusive images of Sean Paul, please visit We Resist Simple.

America’s Next Top Model - Mannion & D-Nice

Alexis — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:32:11 +0000

Unless you’ve been living under a rock on on a polar ice cap for the past few years, there is a little show on the CW about aspiring models and their quest to gain the top prize of becoming AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.Our boy Jonathan Mannion was asked to shoot for this incredible reality show not once but twice this season. First for the “fade out” image you see every episode - where the girls fade into the mist after being ejected from the show. Then a second time for the “Drecktitude” episode in which the lovely ladies must post nude for the first time on the show.Here is a peek at the episode 2 “Drecktitude” (Jonathan pops up around 3 minutes in):

We’ve also learned that Mannion family favorite, hip hop legend and DJ extraordinare D-Nice will be appearing on the show tonight at 8:00pm. Please tune in and support the family.We had the pleasure last Friday to see D here in studio and Jonathan shot a few portraits of him. Here is a taste of that shoot.

CONTEST: WIN A COPY OF SIGNED COPY OF FADER - DRAKE ISSUE

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Hey all MANNION and Drake fans out there! Here’s your chance to get a piece of hip hop history! The FADER Magazine has teamed up with Drake and Jonathan Mannion for a special contest. The prize - a copy of FADER Issue #63, shot by Jonathan Mannion and signed by Drake. All you have to do to win your copy is click here or visit www.theFADER.com and write a comment on why you are the biggest Drake fan. Good Luck!Posted by Alexis

Jonathan Mannion shoots Nicki Minaj & Drake for cover of XXL

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:37:21 +0000

Last night XXL Magazine unveiled their May 2010 cover of Drake and Nicki Minaj shot by Jonathan Mannion. The issue won’t be out on stands until April 20th but from the cover alone its already generated a ton of internet buzz. Click here to see the full story: www.XXLmag.com

R.I.P. Jim Marshall

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:10:49 +0000

The art of inspiration and influence when it comes to photography happens when there exists real talent and a magical moment (timing, mood, lighting, composition). Jim Marshall had an atavistic knowledge of that moment and how to capture the soul of the person and deliver that beautiful moment to his audience. On March 23, 2010 we sadly lost this legend of Rock & Roll photography.

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MANNION for RESPECT Magazine and K-SWISS, Part 2

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:14:37 +0000

We Resist Simple - NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:29:09 +0000

#RIPBIG… Absolutely! But… way before twitter trending topics… this game was a lot different. There was a real feeling of building something that was uniquely ours! People wanted each other to win, there was a different spirit in the industry. It somehow meant a lot more in 1995, especially in New York City when Big held the crown. I remember the thick air outside of Bad Boy on 19th street and 5th avenue, music blaring out of the maroon Land Cruiser or Benz, people milling around waiting to hit the clubs, puttin’ it in the air, it was a great moment in history. The movie “Notorious” touched on it a bit, but it was always grimier, less polished and had a real presence. When Big was around you, you knew you were in the presence of greatness. I wonder where the game would be today if he was still with us. Who would be on top? Would some who have risen to fame and glory actually be working for UPS like Biggie mentioned in his famous line in Flava in Ya Ear “You’re mad cuz my style you’re admiring, don’t be mad UPS is hiring”… It’s interesting to think about it all. But we know that everything happens for a real reason…

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We Resist Simple - Morningbreath Inc.

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:04:40 +0000

One of the strongest design teams that have been assembled in recent history within current urban culture has to be Jason Noto and Doug Cunningham at Morning Breath Inc.

Pushing the design borders out of what is accepted and safe, these two break all the rules, a characteristic that I always applaud and appreciated greatly. Their vision is unique in the design world I feel and they are only pushing harder to do “their own thing” in all cases.

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Jonathan Mannion for K-SWISS and RESPECT Magazine

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:46:07 +0000

If you haven’t picked up a copy of RESPECT Magazine yet, you must not be a card carrying member of the hip hop generation. For those who don’t know, RESPECT Magazine, is an amazing, and rare, blend of equal appreciation for both the music itself and the amazing photographers who’ve shaped the way we look at hip hop.

Photo edited by the insanely talented Sally Berman, this magazine doesn’t focus on the tabloid gossip of hip hop, but the amazing blend of artists that come together to make this culture something to cherish. Hip hop isn’t dead y’all, its alive and kicking on the pages of RESPECT.

Recently the magazine partnered up with K-SWISS and asked 4 legendary photographers to define the meaning of the word “Classic” through self-portrait, video and written word. Check out a bit of the campaign here, and for even more go pick up a copy of RESPECT Magazine currently on stands now.

Posted by Alexis Bobbitt

We Resist Simple - Gabriel Stulman @ Joseph Leonard

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:12:01 +0000

Recently I was introduced by my best friend Dan to a restaurant in the West Village on Waverly called Joseph Leonard. At the time, a new spot that had just opened by restaurateur Gabriel Stulman, an associate & good friend of my friend Dan. We went for dinner that evening and I have to say that the ambience was incredible… small, cozy, “lived in” (despite being brand new), personal with delicious food and Tanqueray’s and tonics flowing (I may have snuck in a rum and a glass of wine as well, but don’t tell anyone). During appetizers, I realized that the owner, Gabe, and I had met before and shared a love for hip hop. Bellied up to the bar, for dinner, my seat of choice in any restaurant, not a fan of tables for some reason, we spoke at length about the state of affairs of the music industry and where we thought it was heading. While MOS DEF pumped through the speakers in the restaurant, we reminisced about the good old days: Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and The DOC. The vibe was great, a classic night out in NYC. I think that the 3 of us closed the place down that night but agreed that we would do it again soon… a great meal, top beverages and intellectual conversation.

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