Vintage Ventures the adventures of a vintage soul…

This was my first full-scale vintage photography project. I wanted to capture a visual language that melded the vintage feel of art nouveau with the more modern concept of photography. During the days before the shoot I looked over a few portraits of Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps this was an influence, too. I love the feel and look old films and old paintings as well as modern art. I think the shoot was a mix of that and the fact every time you open your eyes you’ve got a new situation which can inspire you, in its own way. I think you have to build up a connection with the model and create a special atmosphere between you and the model. It helps a lot when the model is able to forget she’s on a photoshoot and can relax.

Vicki Valencourt “The Rebel”

Erica E. Frank “The Sensual”

Rachel Jordan “The Unique”

It was quite cool experience cause I’ve never done nothing like this before in such a big way.

So take the time out and enjoy “Vintage Ventures”.

…the adventures of a vintage soul

Photographer - Charles Andre Thomas @MrCreatistic
Styling – London Alyse @LondonAlyse
Hair/Makeup - Tinaya Weems @MakeupByTinaya
Models – Vicki Valencourt @VitaminViVi -Erica E. Frank @YooEFRANK -Rachel Jordan @boujee_mauree
Designers – Veronica Ariel @iamsocialite -Demis Emmir @DEMISEMMIR

On Sunday, July 31 Kiss Magazine covered Fashion Affair Stylist Showcase on Block 37 at Akira in Downtown Chicago. It was presented by Aaja Corinne an upcoming Fashion Stylist based out of Chicago. She showcased about 25 looks worn by some of Chicago’s hottest models. The event was a great experience it really showed the potential of the upcoming talent from Chicago.

CREDITS

Models and Show Coordinator: Aaja Corinne

Videography & Editing: Charles Andre Thomas

Photography: Charles Andre Thomas

Garments: Akira

Accessories: Mic’Nes Pearl

Accessories: Deleay Lashay

Larry English is one cool ass dude.

I’m standing before this mountain of a man… and this quiet funny and really cool dude just looked and smiled and acted like there wasnt a care in the world (and this was BEFORE the NFL Lockout). In the following hours of talking and laughing and working with him I realize that he is not only an avid golfer with an awesome Foundation and a tendency to smile (and make every woman in the room swoon a bit)… but he is a very good man with a big heart.

With superstar stylist Khaliah Clark and Coordinated by Carmella Bella we turned out in Chicago to present an entirely new effort and share the NEW SCHOOL COOL

Player: Larry English of the San Diego Chargers

Photographer: Andrew Thomas Clifton

Styling: Khaliah Clark

PR representation: Carmella Bella

Photographer Peter Lippman x Christian Louboutin worked together to present the new lookbook for Fall/Winter 2011. Inspired by classic portrait paintings, where in each of the pictures you can see a piece of the new Louboutin Collection. Just Fabulous!! Check Out The Photos.

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