Portfolio Review: Photographer Phil V Shares His Polaroids of the Hip-Hop World

"This was backstage at the LONG LIVE A$AP tour stop at Roseland Ballroom. Before hearing much of their work, I was introduced to these two early on by someone who spoke highly of their work. Since then, I've had them in heavy, constant rotation."

"This was at the Basquiat auction at Sotheby's. They are very creative and kind individuals and are also very receptive to emerging artists. I was the only person in the room with a snapback and Jordan 3s amongst art dealers and collectors."

"This was at his show at the House of Vans. After being denied access to certain areas all night, I did what I had to do and used this opportunity to simply thank Pharrell for the years of inspiration. I rode to school listening to Pharrell, surrounded by Bape, BBC, and a sudden emergence of skateboarders in the hood. He's a true influencer."

"This was at 'ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES: THE 665POLAROID WORK OF JONATHAN MANNION' exhibition at Milk Studios Gallery. Jonathan Mannion is a true craftsman and historian of modern culture. I got a chance to experience over 15 years of photography in one night."

"This was at Larry Clark's 71st birthday party at Baby's All Right in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Clark def has a youthful soul. I've always looked up to his creative yet selfless and informative work. He's never afraid to display harsh realities in order to deliver controversial yet progressive and positive messages, which something most people don't do."

"This was Soho, New York. He's a young artist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. His unique hand-painted clothing has solidified him as an innovator and a visionary. It's just the beginning."

"This was at his 'Pass the Blame' opening reception at the Mary Boone Gallery in New York. Experiencing his 18-foot sculptures and precisely detailed acrylic pieces was way too much to experience on LSD."

"All-around creator Jedi P has a promising future in music as a producer, rapper and writer. Just another autumn night in NYC."

"This was at the 'Picasso Baby' video shoot in New York. He's the G.O.A.T."

"Summer nights in NYC. Young influencers. The future."

"This was at Gramercy Theater in New York. He was a surprise guest on J.Cole's Dollar and a Dream tour stop. He was very receptive during our short meeting. Months later he re-posted this photo to his IG."

"This was from a visit to his Brooklyn studio. Daniel is a very creative, progressive, receptive, influential, modest, and kind individual."

"This was an impromptu photo shoot in Soho, New York for the first GIANI NYC x TAN BOYS collaboration piece. GIANI NYC and Bodega Bamz are both respectively at the forefront of the future."

"This was after the LONG LIVE A$AP tour stop at Roseland Ballroom. After taking a series of photos inside, Ferg stopped for one final photo outside. To date, this is one of my favorite interactions because of his selfless and receptive attitude."