#ThrowbackThursday: Jonathan Mannion's Best Instagram Photos

Date: 5/21/2013
Caption: Platinum Party at the Palladium Night club in NYC. 1995. Junior Mafia.

Date: 5/20/2013
Caption: One of the illest Eminem shots I've ever taken. D12 "Devil's Night"... It was an honor creating with him. True vision. Pure genius.

Date: 5/17/2013
Caption: A throwback from Yonkers with @therealkiss, @realsheeklouch, @therealstylesp. The LOX. Heavy shot right there.

Date: 9/16/2011

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Date: 10/15/2011

Date: 10/28/2011

Date: 11/5/2011
Caption: Nasito

Date: 11/6/2011
Caption: JMJs the official 1986s EARLY! Wayyy early! Thanks DMC and Eric!

Date: 11/3/2011

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Date: 11/27/2011
Caption: @nasito circa 1997. #No5D #No7D #PMC

Date: 2/11/2012
Caption: @thegame standing next to latest acquisition!

Date: 3/16/2012
Caption: Have a beautiful Friday my people! Here's a gem from the MANNION archive. Remember to follow your dreams and be an ORIGINAL.

Date: 5/5/2012
Caption: Rest in Peace Adam Yauch. You made such a difference in so many people's lives. MCA rocked the Mic, Nathaniel Hörnblowér had the vision! Watch over us all!

Date: 6/3/2012
Caption: The first issue of The Fader. @iamrobstone & @faderfam ... What a kick off to something spectacular!! Be proud of your efforts & journey!

Date: 9/4/2012
Caption: The invincible microphone fiend Rakim... What a highlight!!

Date: 9/19/2012
Caption: A Classic from @jonathanmannion & @snoopdogg circa 1998 in Baton Rouge! Salute King! Blessings!

Date: 10/23/2012
Caption: Ye, swag.

Date: 10/26/2012
Caption: In camera, film, fukk your 5D! Pentax 6x7 double exposure... It's... The... M..E..T..H..O..D MAN! #methodman Legendary!

Date: 11/8/2012
Caption: A throwback from a great session with @hitmansteviej. You better give me some of your 186K followers for this post bruh! Hope you're well. - @jonathanmannion

Date: 11/13/2012
Caption: @quietAZmoney circa 1997... The FIRM shot for the Source cover.

Date: 11/15/2012
Caption: Flossin', circa 2007. @iamdiddy for the cover of @thesourcmag

Date: 12/2/2012
Caption: Big shout to the OG @snoopdogg for his infinite contributions to the "game"! A legendary moment was achieved right here! #LIGHTAS #FIRE #JAMAICA_fitted #ORIGINAL_DON_SNOOP Very official.

Date: 1/18/2013
Caption: My ATL homies since DAY 1... @2chainz & @ludacris. Looking forward to another round soon gentlemen!

Date: 2/21/2013
Caption: @djclarkkent told me that I need to post a 1 a day. Here's my THROWBACK THURSDAY for y'all. A 665 of @realobietrice in Detroit! A personal favorite! TRICE, WHAT UP!

Date: 2/21/2013
Caption: The illest shot of @kurupt_gotti ever taken. Mannion photography in action. Kurupt, hit me up, got a few things to discuss!

Date: 2/21/2013
Caption: #THROWBACK_THURASAYcontinues. Mannion FOTO. @305MAYOR, remember when we took over the Delano bar? Stolen moment for real! Shout me when you can king.

Date: 5/7/2013
Caption: Signature smile from the legendary Luke!! Have a great day everyone! Lets see those Throwback Thursday joints! @unclelukereal1

Date: 5/13/2013
Caption: @hairweavekiller! Lemme borrow some of your 623,566 followers playboy! I only got 11K in my army! Lol. Blessings and respect Killa!

Date: 5/19/2013
Caption: Free Lil Boosie. @boosieofficial

Date: 5/21/2013
Caption: We celebrate the life of The NOTORIOUS B.I.G. today. Christopher Wallace 1972-1997. A true talent who believed in the power of his dreams! I was fortunate enough to meet and interact with him capturing images that I would consider some of the cornerstone shots of my archive. I was on stage front and center next to him at the Palladium in NYC, 1995 to achieve this image. It was an honor to be in the building to document and create a record one if the best nights I've ever experienced.

Date: 5/21/2013
Caption: This is for sure the most exclusive #BIGGIE post of the day! This is the original contact sheet made from my 35mm film that I shot in NYC 1995 at the Palladium that is now destroyed and had become NYU dorms. It is the moment like no other that I've shot of BIG ripping the building apart. Lil Kim was losing her mind that night at BIG's delivery & the energy there. This truly was everything at the time, the best party of the decade. @shawn_carter_ was in the building with the big homie @busabusss. @lilkimthequeenbee was at one point holding my hand on stage because the room was so united and positive. We realized that we were on the presence of something we hadn't felt before. The most incredible frame was the one where The Notorious One was in the center of the frame delivering lyrical magic. But they're all gems. @iamdiddy had the place hype as Bad Boy had the throne at the time operated from their 19th street offices. @harvepierre & @mredlover were there... @karlkani... Truly anyone making a difference. I'm honored to bring this to y'all tonight as we celebrate the NICEST MC, "THE" BIGGIE SMALLS. @djclarkkent @hwmk! @mishaZ_ thank you for being my 9000th, you made this post happen. If the people want it, I may scan this exact sheet here and make a limited edition run of this contact sheet enlarged. Y'all let me know if you want it! Be blessed everyone! PS. If anyone knows the photographers that covered the event from the crowd, I NEED to see your photos as I know I'm in them. REWARD FOR THAT INFO!

Date: 5/22/2013
Caption: There was a request that came in yesterday from @waynestagram to see a classic Iverson shot of mine. Ask and you shall receive. I present to you The Answer. Salute to my family at @reebokclassics for the dope reissue of the kicks that he made so famous.

Date: 6/10/2013
Caption: Big shows happening back to back!! "Rough Around The Edges" at MILK GALLERY June 18th 7-10... Invite to come. And for my people on FRANCE... Massive show in Cognac July 1... Exciting details to come!! Save the dates!!

Date: 6/11/2013
Caption: "Rough Around the Edges" THE 665 Polaroid Work of @JONATHANMANNION #MANNIONxMILK #REDSTRIPE on June 18th from 7-10pm. RSVP [email protected] ...I'm beyond excited to share this body of work that is so close to my heart. It's going to be an incredible evening! Come celebrate with us!

Date: 6/14/2013
Caption: The incomparable @MsLaurynHill... I know I missed Throwback Thursday yesterday... But felt like y'all needed this one today to be reminded of the greatness that this artist delivered to the world! Photo by Mannion.

Date: 6/14/2013
Caption: @thegame & Dr. Dre posted in Compton... Another gem that will be displayed at the #mannionxmilk show next Tuesday the 18th 7-10pm! RSVP MANNION@milkstudios. com big shout to @milkstudios @redstripe #LTD+ @hwmk @djclarkkent @nymag #digital2media for the immense amount of love and support of my vision. "ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES" #665 #POLAROIDS

Date: 6/17/2013
Caption: #MANNIONxMILK "Rough Around The Edges" TOMORROW JUNE 18th... Opening 7-10pm! #GURU. Just teasing a few out there to get y'all motivated to see this truly personal body of work. ANALOGUE LIFE... NO DIGITAL!

Date: 6/18/2013
Caption: #MANNIONxMILK another gem from one of the greatest entertainers we'll witness! You're a total PRO @howuseeit... Hopefully we see you tonight at @milkstudios! 7-10pm... "Rough Around The Edges" gallery opening... The Polaroid 665 work. Yeahhhh maaaahn. #redstripe

Date: 7/4/2013
Caption: Wishing everyone the best 4th of July! Be safe! Please check out my gallery show at @milkstudios if your floating around downtown today! It's well worth it! "Rough Around the Edges". Up for only 4 more days!

Date: 7/14/2013
Caption: @S_C_ @jayzofficial On the Motorola Two Way. Photo by @jonathanmannion. Working on bringing you more exclusives... We had an amazing run. #Decade

Date: 6/17/2013
Caption: SLICK RICK THE RULER! @iamslickrick, I would be honored to have you bless the room with your greatness! Your "representation" amongst this powerful body of work is assured. #MANNIONxMILK @milkstudios @redstripe

Date: 7/23/2013
Caption: @danielalbrigo x @jonathanmannion Series of 3 solo images of DMX from the @xxl magazine cover for MurderINC (this is 1 of 3). Incredible work from Albrigo... Tattooed on the actual paper, and then painted the mirror image of the original photo on the right! Incredible work from a young master! These collaborations have been truly rewarding. FOR SALE at [email protected] Serious inquiries only. Move fast, first come, first serve.

Date: 2/28/2013
Caption: #THROWBACK_Thursday. Me with Organized Konfusion. I was shooting them for @VIBEmagazine up in Harlem. @pharoahemonch what up!

Date: 7/7/2013
Caption: I had an incredible time today @milkstudios speaking with everyone who passed through! It was an honor to share this amazing body of work. "Rough Around The Edges" is now officially wrapped. There is plenty more to share! I'll be posting new events soon! And then next one is going to be a dope collaboration with an old friend who embodies the concept "Rough Around The Edges"

Date: 5/5/2013
Caption: The FADER Issue #1 Summer 99. @funkmasterflex with The Tunnel Top 10 playlist. Article by @Maxglazer, never saw that until today. Heavy! @iamrobstone @faderfam @andycohn @anthonyholland congratulations fellas! Plenty more to come!

Date: 7/24/2013
Caption: "BEYOND THE COVERS" exhibition still up in Cognac, FRANCE. @hennessyUS

Date: 11/13/2012
Caption: My brother @NAS. One of my favorite shots to this day. Stands the test of time as this legendary MC does! Rolleiflex 2 frame combo classic by Mannion for @thesource 1997. The FIRM.