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  ///ALAN SO says:

  "There have been certain times in my life when I’d look at a photograph or a body of work and felt something. Stumbling upon Will’s work, that was one of those times.
  
  I suppose photography is more than just pretty pictures, but capturing Kodak moments – and that he does exceptionally well. His work also reminds me of the good times I used to spend with my friends - being stupid and driving around sunny California with the top down, sun in our faces and the wind in our hair. :)
  
  So because of the feeling, creativity and hard work he places into his pictures, he’s unequivocally one of the best photographers out there and produces the type of work that I aspire to create, that everybody should aspire to create! :D
  
  Thanks again Will for sharing your work with all of us!"

  7th June, 2008

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  R i c h a r d says:

  "Like reportage? fashion? glamour?..think Garry Winogrand..think Martin Parr... think Will Sterns"

  16th May, 2008

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  pIrIl says:

  "always great shots!!!"

  13th May, 2008

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  rass. says:

  "street & style, Will Sterns!"

  9th May, 2008

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  v!sh says:

  "Should'a, would'a, could'a, but he done did that. His style is fresh!"

  4th May, 2008

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  donmimi83 ( away ) says:

  "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

  5th May, 2008

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  Mal the Dsturbd Citizn says:

  "Powerfull! One of the best I've seen in Flickr. Every photo tells a story. I have to stop myself from "faving" and inviting photos to groups because almost every photo is worthy of either. The first photo stream I have been moved to actually write a testimony about."

  21st February, 2008

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  Keith Yeung says:

  "One of my favor! Love your work!"

  3rd January, 2008

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  (sand) says:

  "In my next life I'd really like to be Will Sterns."

  21st December, 2007

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  MegElizabeth_ says:

  "Will's portraits are heartbreakingly graceful and honest. Each photograph is a moment captured and transformed into a piece of visual poetry and flawless tragedy.
  
  He, unlike any other photographer I have encountered, makes me ache to live inside each image he creates.
  
  Each of his photographs is a world liberated of dimension."

  19th December, 2007

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  Talledos says:

  "this guy is one of the few people on Flickr i've seen that is actually worried about making amazing photographs instead of just pretty (and dull) images...
  
  congrats."

  19th December, 2007

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  GroupFounder says:

  "ArtDirector Willpower
  
  Congratulations - 祝贺您 - Enhorabuena - Parabéns - Félicitations - Gratulation – Congratulazioni – 축하합니다.
  
  World100F – QualityGroup – Marco"

  30th November, 2007

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  Chris Polinsky says:

  "When I think of Mr. Sterns photographs 3 words come to mind.
  Constantly Killin It"

  20th November, 2007

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  crazykate says:

  "Willpower, your talent never ceases to amaze me! I love your work and I love you."

  17th November, 2007

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  ScruffoftheNeck says:

  "If you turn the L upside down in LIFE... it's an anagram of FIRE. That's how these pictures make me feel. Like beyond the sleepy dreamy time passing of LIFE there is something underneath and slightly out of reach that is the FIRE powering it all.. and it's right here on these pages."

  7th November, 2007

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  agnieszka. says:

  "for me - THE BEST!"

  2nd November, 2007

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  somnium! says:

  "rad + i + cal"

  29th September, 2007

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  with_regards says:

  "Will makes pictures that I love to look at. He knows how his tools work and can use them to craft powerful and heartfelt images. He plays around a lot and pulls it off. It amazes me that his work keeps getting better and more personal. He's also a generous member of the flickr community and to the aspiring. All the best!"

  28th September, 2007

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  tschikay says:

  "For me, he's nearly in one line with Sebastian Salgado, James Nachtwey and Anton Corbijn."

  17th September, 2007

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  MxxxxM says:

  "Will is a master of photography. No ifs, no buts. His images will be talked about for years to come."

  11th September, 2007

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  LaFée says:

  "I love your style
  I love your photos
  I love your view
  I love your profile
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  best wishes :)"

  6th September, 2007

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  UFOGlassHens says:

  "Since I saw Wills photos the first time, I wanted to make him a testimonial. Now more than a year after I still haven’t. Why? Simply because my english vocabulary is way to small to decribe how nice his photos are. A lot of people have already put into words what I can't."

  1st September, 2007

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  vadude5 says:

  "Will has some amazing photos! He is an inspiration to me and probably lots of other people. He's just awesome!"

  23rd August, 2007

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  photomorti says:

  "a daily inspiration source. thnx you for The magic possibility of framing a certain space and time and give the people something back with ur photography
  a true fan!"

  28th July, 2007

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  Brash77 says:

  "If I ever make it in the photography business and people ask me who one of my inspirations were, Will Sterns will definitely be one of the first that will come to mind."

  10th July, 2007

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  Laura Mary says:

  "He rocks.
  Hard."

  7th June, 2007

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  James_at_Slack says:

  "This young man is smoking.
  It's real, natural talent and passion."

  4th June, 2007

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  Maciej Dakowicz says:

  "I really like Will's pictures, he is close to people and knows to photograph them, definitely one of the best guys here"

  16th May, 2007

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  meg bourne says:

  "i'm always impressed. it seems like every photos he takes turns to gold. he really knows how to capture people."

  12th May, 2007

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  benroberts says:

  "he had me at hello."

  3rd May, 2007

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  AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says:

  "he's so cool!!
  
  he's just so darn cool..."

  2nd May, 2007

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  ian_taylor_photography says:

  "the real deal"

  27th April, 2007

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  lenskap says:

  "where there's Will,there's a picture! and how!"

  21st April, 2007

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  Djuliet says:

  "Go on, fave his whole stream, you know you want it! I sure do..."

  27th March, 2007

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  Livia Patta (la couleur de mes reves) says:

  "profound insight, rimbaudian hunger for life, curiosity that never ceases to amaze. so, just when you thought that his photography couldn't possibly get any better, you're staring at his latest shot in awe.. keep it on, Will, visual genius ;)"

  14th March, 2007

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  Dvenosa says:

  "Will,
  
  always when Im trying to convince someone that Flickr it's great I show them your work and they seem to get instantly amazed to see that this site has such a gifted photographer. Just to you know that you are a true inspiration for me and every time I get bored with photography I visit your Flickr and this instantly puts me back on track. Keep up with your magic!
  
  Hope to see you in Brazil,
  
  D"

  14th March, 2007

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  jasberg says:

  "hands down the most inspiring set of images i've seen on flickr. these are more than just individual photos.. each new photo adds some to the crazy story that is will's life. what an amazing bastard!
  
  you've got insane tallent man"

  9th March, 2007

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  whiteperfumeonly says:

  "Every time I look through Will's photostream, there actually are characteristics that I never discover: boredom, repetition and monotony. Quite the contrary, his photos are always inventive with such an impressive eye for the portrayal of a whole generation. If I were much older and had to choose photographs which show best the spirit of a generation when I was young, I would definitely choose Will's photos.
  And somehow, his photos make me longing for the faraway - maybe because his work expresses the variety of life in its purest form."

  19th February, 2007

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  PatL says:

  "Absolutely fantastic images of people. There's a sense of freshness and spontaneity to Will's work that I love."

  13th February, 2007

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  planetacid says:

  "I look at his pics the most. :)"

  10th February, 2007

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  *Allure* says:

  "I would've picked Will for the basketball team; he hits the target: Every. Single. Time."

  3rd February, 2007

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  mecan says:

  "Will is James Bond with a Leica."

  22nd December, 2006

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  mag.m says:

  "Will is enormously talented photographer whose outstanding pictures make me think that he was just born with the camera. Beware, he is totally addicting!"

  16th December, 2006

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  Jardel A says:

  "He takes the most glamorous portraits i ever seen. And i know he doesn't agree with it, but that's the truth!"

  5th December, 2006

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  STFE says:

  "He's a funny storyteller with the view for the crucial moment. Willpower looks in a satiric way on what happens around him and he is a master of light. For me the best I've seen on Flickr yet."

  4th December, 2006

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  jill_nolie says:

  "His photos are eyegasmic, a truely talented individual"

  1st December, 2006

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  Juanvaldaro says:

  "Will we have never met. Maybe some day we Will.
  
  Willpower keeps alive the tradition of Photographers that have been working with film and real light since Photography was born ...
  But not just for that. Its the way he aproaches his subjects ... No tengo nada más que decir.
  
  Will es mi amigo."

  11th November, 2006

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  freddiepalmer says:

  "Some people learn it in the schools.. some people are just born with it. Willpower is definitely born with some innate ability to cram photons into a lense and turn out stories on the other side. This man's pictures will someday be in books about the great ones one day so do take note! And... "if good artists copy and great artists steal" this guy will be providing generations of budding photographers great material from which to bogart."

  6th November, 2006

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  jon madison says:

  "he knows what he's doing; he pimps like he's been in the game for decades--his skills and experience betrays his youth.
  
  a great photographer, and mentor, with just a few words, impactful images, and fantastic editing.
  
  thanks bro!"

  27th October, 2006

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  DavidSciora says:

  "Willpower's pictures? Pure essence of photojournalism ! ! !"

  27th October, 2006

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  Kourosh Azar says:

  "Will's photography just rocks! Young and talented with an eye for the kind of images we wish we could create..."

  25th October, 2006

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  anti-zoom says:

  "a great photographer with excellent timing and intuition"

  24th October, 2006

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  freestyla says:

  "Bad@$$ photography. I had the pleasure of meeting Will. Exceedingly generous and one helluva nice guy. Who would have thought?!"

  19th October, 2006

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  Alexbip says:

  "One day I'll steal this guy's eye..."

  18th October, 2006

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  The GC Four says:

  "wonderful photography!!!! love it!"

  17th October, 2006

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  bitmapr says:

  "i now realize that with willpower, one can freeze time and control light."

  16th October, 2006

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  Rob Mientjes says:

  "If not already, his work will feature one day in galleries. Intimate and oftentimes very direct imagery."

  30th September, 2006

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  Mark Griffith says:

  "I wish I knew more about the mysteriuos Willpower, cause it really feels like there is a story to be told there about himself, given his amazing talent as a photographer. But were left with a glimpse of moments frozen in time, tiny slices as he sees the world. I enjoy the perspective that his perspective provides."

  16th September, 2006

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  bryanF. says:

  "a master. it's about the photographs, not the words. just view the stream and you'll understand."

  14th August, 2006

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  rysq says:

  "u make me want to quit my day job and become a photographer."

  11th August, 2006

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  500lbGüerilla says:

  "As a new member of Flickr I was immediatly drawn to willpowers images. As one of the fellow users of FILM I truly appreciate his unique eye and skill at getting close to his subjects. A famous photographer once said that if you need a zoom lens then you are most likely not close enough to your subject. Use your feet. Which is what I love so much about willpowers' selection of photography he displays here. A true PHOTOGRAPHER among the throngs of PICTURE TAKERS in here."

  21st July, 2006

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  Swiatoslaw Wojtkowiak says:

  "One of the most professional reportage portfolios i saw on flickr, a lot of energy and right moment choosing, a mix of interesting and rare stories from the edge, great technical skill. this boy is a winner."

  21st July, 2006

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  hkvam says:

  "Will's work continuously amazes me. His work is superb, whether its runway models or musicians, people on the street or people who have lost everything to a tornado. I count myself privileged to be able to view Will's work and his photostream is one that I always know will display photographic gems each and every visit."

  9th July, 2006

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  coccodrillo says:

  "it doesn't matter if it's a photo of one of the world's most famous supermodels, of a fireifghter or a cop in action, of an old lady on the street or simply of one of his friends on her way to the beach -- Will always manages to give us exquisite beauty, and a moment of reflection. he reminds me of the great photographers of the Sixties, before it all became boring and clichéd and corporate-driven.
  
  will's images have the gift of transparency -- they glow with beauty and, even more important, with a sense of fun, of the mysteryous quality that makes an image stay with us.
  
  yes -- will, may the gods of photography bless him, just knows what makes an image stay with us. I'm grateful for his presence on flickr now, because he won't be around here for long -- pretty soon we'll have to buy big magazines and go to swanky galleries to admire his work. I can only hope he keeps carrying himself so lightly and never loses his sense of mystery and fun -- he's Peter Pan with a Leica
  
  thank you, will"

  8th July, 2006

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  hunggtran says:

  "Will's talents are diverse and are especially emphasized in the Puerto Rico photostream. The way he captures the moment is a true inspiration."

  7th July, 2006

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  wakalani says:

  "Will's work never ceases to amaze me, his images are spontaneus but always perfectly composed, that it's imposible to overlook any single photo. I think I am lucky to have come across his work. Take a look and you will be hooked too."

  21st June, 2006

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  Bill Liao says:

  "Will is simply one of the best photographers on flickr and I aspire to capture images with the same level of emotion he does!"

  8th June, 2006

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  T Tommy T says:

  "I have been a member of Flickr for only a short while, but have noticed a distinct difference in the photographs uploaded here. Some are presented by "photographers" others by "picture takers". A photographers pictures can be felt, experienced, almost tasted. While a picture takers photos are flat, textureless things just to be looked at. While I am most definitely the latter, Will excells at the former."

  21st May, 2006

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  G Mackay says:

  "Alluring subject matter: beauty, rock n' roll, drama. Very cool."

  17th May, 2006

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  Gabrielle Geiselman says:

  "His photographs are bold, unappologetic and inspiring.
  Whenever I see he has new work I find myself stopping whatever I am doing to see what treasure I will find in his stunning and inquisitive eye.
  
  - G"

  15th May, 2006

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  kayodic says:

  "Will's stream definitely beats tulips :D
  You rock!!!
  just dont miss it guys..."

  9th May, 2006

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  Fernando Vega says:

  "expontaneus makes the difference!"

  9th May, 2006

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  mclgreenville / memorymotel says:

  "Poweful photo's that have a message from a perspective that not many people are able to achieve. His series of photo's with the LAPD is especially powerful.
  Woderful eye and thankfully a part of the flickr community."

  8th May, 2006

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  Laurence Guenoun says:

  "Stunning pictures. Fantastic eye and sensibility. You catch your environment with no fear."

  5th May, 2006

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  www.miguelangelsanchez.es says:

  "Will creates a special & different atmosphere in all his work. His photos involves!! Great Job!"

  28th April, 2006

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  Gearhart* says:

  "Amazing work"

  24th April, 2006

Name:

Will Sterns

Joined:

March 2006

Hometown:

New York

Currently:

Bucharest, Romania

Occupation:

photographer

Website:

http://www.willsterns.com