For the Photography Duel on July 24th, 5 teams of photographers and stylists will compete in a timed photography competition to produce images in 3 categories. The LVHRD membership will vote for the winning image.

Photographer: Alison Grippo
Alison Grippo is a self-taught photographer who has won numerous awards for her photography. She shoots mission photographs, photographs that capture the grueling journey towards absolution and reprieve–Friday Night Fight boxing, the aftermath of Katrina. Her portraits look to capture people “as they are,” that means the downturned face, the bandaged hands, the starkness of defeat and the glee of rebirth. Alison's work slips in around the corner of your eyes; you can feel it drip down the back of your throat.

Stylist: Tate Reynolds

Horton “Tate” Reynolds is a former Olympic Equestrian from Louisville, KY. The only other person we know from Kentucky was that woman we sat next to on the plane who explained to us what the Preakness is. Tate has done styling for LVMH and Armani. Currently he is a men's shirt designer for Polo Ralph Lauren. Tate has a knack for creative show pieces and embellishment. This means he can dress up models with bits between their teeth to make them look like thoroughbreds. Unfortunately, we have no photos of Tate’s work; it will remain a secret weapon until the duel.

Good Luck to Alison and Tate. PHTHRD is July 24th.