{"id":160551,"date":"2024-02-14T12:05:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T17:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=160551"},"modified":"2024-12-02T21:26:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T02:26:35","slug":"cole-sprouse-on-finding-inspiration-in-abandoned-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/cole-sprouse-on-finding-inspiration-in-abandoned-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cole Sprouse on Finding Inspiration in Abandoned Landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent.<\/em><\/p>\n<style>\n.quote {\nline-height: 1.2em !important;\npadding: 35px 25px;\n}\n.wp-caption {\n    margin-top: 65px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141369\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/4W6A9167-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/4W6A9167-2-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/4W6A9167-2-2-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/4W6A9167-2-2-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/4W6A9167-2-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/cole-sprouse\">Cole Sprouse<\/a>  | Courtesy of LGA Management\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/cole-sprouse\">Cole Sprouse<\/a>, photographer<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Arezzo, Italy<br \/>\n<strong>Based: <\/strong> Los Angeles &#038; New York<br \/>\n<strong>Representation:<\/strong> Craig Shipman @ LGA Management\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe your work? What\u2019s your trademark?<\/strong><br \/>\nI ran away from people and the public eye for a long time, I still do. I want my work to carry that escapism. I prefer remote landscapes and dreamlike natural environments. <\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you get into your chosen career?<\/strong><br \/>\nI fell into it. I picked up a camera back when I was an archaeology major. I fell in love with photographing ruins and abandoned landscapes. I studied in New York, and all of my photo buddies were shooting fashion. I would pal around with them in hopes of learning something. I shot some of the people we ran around with and built a bit of a fashion portfolio. At the time, it seemed like everyone was too excited to leave the studio, and I knew where to drag them. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What other jobs have you had?<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;ve been acting since I was a baby. Other than that, I worked as an archaeologist for around five years. Was in and out of various research labs. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What have you watched\/heard\/read lately that has inspired you?<\/strong><br \/>\nI just learned about &#8220;lantern consciousness,&#8221; which I think does a great job explaining how we perceive life when we&#8217;re kids.  Also watched The Zone Of Interest by Jonathan Glazer. Some of that movie&#8217;s filming\/audio design piqued my interest technically. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you love about what you do?<\/strong><br \/>\nI get to meet and drag a lot of people into challenging locations. Even if it&#8217;s pouring rain or we have to climb through some briars, we always come away with some fun stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What have been the biggest challenges you have faced professionally?<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m very hard on myself and my work. I find it much easier to digest non-constructive criticism than support. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s one thing outside of your work that you would like people to know about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nI love to pickle things. This is what happens in your 30s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do you think is one to watch?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/julianmaster\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julian Master<\/a>, he&#8217;s a street photographer out of NYC. His photos have a kind of humor that pokes fun at life in the city without coming off as condescending. His work levels the playing field a bit. I really enjoy it.<\/p>\n<h3>Selected Work<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Cherokee-document-Journal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1420\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Cherokee-document-Journal.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Cherokee-document-Journal-577x640.jpg 577w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Cherokee-document-Journal-1154x1280.jpg 1154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nImage courtesy of LGA Management\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/document-journal-cherokee-jack-takes-to-mono-lake-for-contemplative-adventure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cherokee Jack for Document Journal<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMono Lake was a spot very dear to me in childhood. I was privileged enough to take a team out there for Document Journal. My dad came with me, and we camped along the way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/flytwins-elle-USA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/flytwins-elle-USA.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/flytwins-elle-USA-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nImage courtesy of  LGA Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/elle-us-double-take\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hope and Grace Fly for Elle<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI really wanted to work with twins. We all had a beautiful day in the desert, and I have fond memories of that entire shoot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Maggie-vogue-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Maggie-vogue-portugal.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Maggie-vogue-portugal-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nImage courtesy of  LGA Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/vogue-portugal-the-velvet-touch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maggie Maurer for Vogue Portugal<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m a big fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nils-udo.com\/?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nils Udo<\/a>. We found a spot in Sintra, Portugal that he had worked on. <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Maggie-Maurer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maggie Maurer <\/a> was someone I wanted to shoot for a long time. This shoot was a big milestone for me.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Sasha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Sasha.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/Sasha-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nImage courtesy of  LGA Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sasha<\/strong><br \/>\nWe woke up at the crack of dawn to shoot. To this day, it&#8217;s the first photo I think of when someone asks me about my favorite shoot. It seemed so simple at the time. I had no idea I would think about it for so many years after. I guess it&#8217;s just special to me.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/swingset-10-magazine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/swingset-10-magazine.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2024\/02\/swingset-10-magazine-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nImage courtesy of  LGA Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/10-magazine-infinite-days\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Magazine<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis image just felt dreamy to me at the time. It still does, I guess. Jawny, on the right, passed away shortly after our shoot. This image has an even greater significance to me now and has become a feeling I try to recreate when possible.<!--pp-thumb-start--><!--PictPress found no dir \/2024\/02\/160551--><!--pp-thumb-end--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Cole Sprouse, photographer Hometown: Arezzo, Italy Based: Los Angeles &#038; New York Representation: Craig Shipman @ LGA Management\u00a0 How would you describe your work? What\u2019s your trademark? 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