Behind the Scenes: Usher + Vibe Magazine from Jonathan Mannion on Vimeo.
It’s been a long time coming, but Jonathan and Usher finally got together to shoot for the cover of VIBE’s July issue, appropriately named “The Swagger Issue” on stands now. Shot at various locations in Harlem, Usher was really able to connect and interact with his fans here in NYC as you will see from the VIBE choices. Having such star power from 126th street to 143rd street is a moment that all involved will not soon forget. Mannion said, “The choice to shoot him “Uptown” was to really present a different side of Usher, approachable, tangible, charming and able to hold down any block as if he owned it from ATL to NYC and worldwide…” Mannion continued… “It was a real honor to collaborate with Usher and create some spectacular images that define this particular moment in time for him. He carefully considers every detail of the shot and how it is presented which is refreshing as I approach making pictures in the same way. It allows for next level imagery…. I look forward to the next round.”Big shout goes out to the Vibe team for what was a historical shoot! It was definitely another great day in Harlem!
I kno this sound weird but “Today..!” I became a big fan of your work! I have just gotten into the field of “urbanphotographyphotojournalism” [yea i made that up] and its great. I have saved all of my vibes and king mags [even this one with Usher] cause that is the style I want to shoot. Oddly enough i went through most of my cd collection and low-and-behold..you did a majority of the photowork..! Great job man. I’m a St. Louis native and I think I’m gonna run with it. I was mad that I saw that you did a lot of the St. Louis artist and I didnt have a chance to try to get to see you at work. Any way keep up the good work, If there is any advice, or any way you can help out a neo in the game let me know..peace! John a.k.a. Xtra Gangsta’…lol
So beautiful pictures on one of the most beautiful person in the whole world.
Just looooove you Usher. Your music, your voice, your style, everything !
Pleease can you come and have a concert in sweden, I beg you. I’ll be the first one in line.
CAUSE YOU ARE MY SUPERSTAR !
love / Julia Wallblom, Stockholm Sweden