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Famed photographers capture Harlem on a cell phone

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Famed photographers David Bailey and Bruce Weber spent a day capturing the spirit and people of Harlem, New York armed with Nokia Lumia 1020 cell phones. Bruce Weber
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They snapped more than 1,000 frames, attempting to capture the neighborhood’s eclectic spirit.
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The duo, lifelong friends, picked a sweltering weekend in July for this project. It was their first collaboration. Bruce Weber
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The two photographers visited the Apollo Theatre, the Westside Boxing Gym and several well-known eateries including Harlem Shake, Amy Ruth’s and Sister’s.
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Harlem residents stay cool with the help of a local fire hydrant. Bruce Weber
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Bruce Weber captures a girl with colorful hair in Harlem. Bruce Weber
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Bruce Weber snaps a selfie. Bruce Weber
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David Bailey spent the day in Harlem; New York with Bruce Weber capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip….
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Bruce Weber spent the day in Harlem, New York with David Bailey capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip…. Bruce Weber
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Bruce Weber spent the day in Harlem, New York with David Bailey capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip….
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David Bailey spent the day in Harlem, New York with Bruce Weber capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip….
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Bruce Weber spent the day in Harlem, New York with David Bailey capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip….
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Bruce Weber spent the day in Harlem, New York with David Bailey capturing the spirit of the people and the area with a Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Camera Grip….
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An exhibition of their work, Weber X Bailey by Nokia Lumia 1020, will be open to the public from September 13th-21st free of charge at the Nicholls & Clarke Building in Shoreditch, East London.