New megapixel phone inspires magical collection of photographs
Nokia today celebrates the availability of its latest imaging phone, the Nokia 7610, by announcing a pioneering collaboration with an iconic fashion photographer. Rankin, a highly acclaimed British fashion photographer, has used Nokia's most advanced camera handset to craft six enchanting photographs accompanied by 60 inspiration shots, inspired by the legendary Cottingley fairy photographs.
The magical Cottingley fairy images, created by schoolgirls Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright, have fascinated and mystified the world for nearly 90 years. Now, retraining his eye from fashion to fairy tale, Rankin has re-created these historic photographs with a modern twist using the latest technology from Nokia.
Boasting an integrated megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom, and a large color display, the Nokia 7610 phone allowed Rankin to capture the spellbinding story behind his exhibition photographs. Whether shooting location ideas, recording flashes of inspiration or simply cataloguing each step of the ambitious project, the new handset was always with him.
Rankin explains: "I've always been captivated by the Cottingley fairy photographs and have harboured a secret ambition to give them a modern day reworking! I draw inspiration for my work from the environment around me and being able to capture my ideas in vivid detail, using the Nokia 7610 - no matter where or when they happen - is priceless. It also allows me to instantly share my ideas with the rest of the team."
Pekka Rantala, Senior Vice President at Multimedia Marketing, Nokia, added: "Our collaboration with Rankin showcases - for the first time - how a camera phone can be used to support and enhance a photographer's creative process by allowing him or her to instantly capture and share visual notes. It highlights one of the many ways that camera phones can enrich our lives, whether it is about unleashing our creativity, enabling spontaneity or recalling past experiences."
Packed with the latest mobile phone technology, the sleek and stylish Nokia 7610 is a must-have phone for creative types. The megapixel camera allows you to capture inspiration on the move, while the state-of-the-art connectivity options mean you can instantly share your images with friends and colleagues and print directly from the phone. In addition, the integrated video recorder allows you to capture up to ten minutes of video footage and edit it into a personal video vignette.
About Rankin
Rankin is a leading fashion photographer famous for his intimate and challenging portraits of the world's most recognisable faces including; Tony Blair, Madonna and Kylie. Having co-founded Dazed & Confused magazine in 1991, he went on to produce a string of innovative exhibitions, such as CeleBritation, Rankin Nudes, and Snog.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and secure products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges.
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Rankin's inspiration shots, captured with the Nokia 7610 megapixel phone, can be downloaded from www.nokia.com/press
To reproduce Rankin's fairy images, please contact: Nicola Parkinson on +44 7465 6423 or email: nicola.parkinson@redconsultancy.com