When SNOW Falls
July has provided us with record breaking temperatures this year in short a HEAT WAVVVVVE. So we decided what better to bring out in Heat, but SNOW. SNOW Delarosa a rising model and Chicago native gives you a peek into the Veronica Ariel collection. The new collection from Veronica Ariel combines swimsuits with a twist. Photography: Treagen Kier Model: Snow Delarosa Face: Candice (SweetGloss)...
LOST IN THIS WORLD
Lost In This World is about the journey of Colby (the model) and how she grows accustomed to all her surroundings. Colby is sophisticated but also in a world of her own. The story is a product of Colby’s endless gathering of inspiration, and her obsession with fashion. “We combined a modern glam look with indie raw that gave us a unique and compelling story.” This was the first shoot Charles Thomas and I worked on...
The Saxon Princess
Metisha Larocca is Magical. Her beauty is as undeniable as her source material, she’s a constant reminder that while we are just mortals, we can be so encapsulated in our flesh and bone beautifully. We are excited to feature her in our current Issue not only as KISS International, but one of the most dynamic woman in the pages. Enjoy these slices of Victorian fashion in original period fashion that I shot with her at the...
Bohemian Gem
I’m glad to be able to present the work of the powerful photographer Danielle Finney, because shes dope. she assembled an all star team to present one hell of a spread for us mere mortals to observe. Sit back and enjoy the journey that this team takes us on with… BOHEMIAN GEM Photographer & Creative Director: Danielle Finney Model: Brenda Halsey Hair Stylist: Anastasia Arnold Makeup Artist: Stephanie Patterson Nail...
New School Cool
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...
Precious Cargo
It was just another day in Atlanta… and then suddenly everything came together. I had this idea with long time creative collaborative partner Lingkoya Washington to show a more classic side to photography editorials. It was my first time working with both stylist Lyndsey Smith and model Alisha Anderson but it certainly felt like we were old friends, with all the jokes and laughing and funny faces between sets (look out for the...
Waiting For SNOW
A cold winters day in December… It gets dark out so early now so I figured I’d make the most of it and shoot the story at night. I had the opportunity to capture SNOW on a cold winter night in Chicago. Credits Photographer – Charles Andre Thomas Model – SNOW The camera fell in love with her immediately. Every shot was captivating encouraging me to shoot more. I came up with this idea out of no where. In the end, we...
Lashawna Threatt - KISS TRIBUTE
On early Saturday morning, May 28th God took home one Earth’s Angels. Â Lashawna Threatt a mother of one and accomplished model gone too soon. Â We at KISS Magazine will miss her dearly. Â Her professionalism, her energy and her drive are some of the things lacking in our industry. Â We will always remember how beautiful she was and how she made us a better magazine by gracing our pages. Â I personally would like to say ”...
The Glamorous Rebel
I have  a special place in my heart for Vicki Valencourt, she remains the inspiration for the current phase in my work where I push against everything I consider safe and simply shoot women in their raw glory. her natural energy is something of the dreams, fairly soft spoken and rarely caught in an awkward moment. She reminds me of the female version of Mr. Dos Equis… too cool for words. Her ovular facial structure and dreamy...
Revolution of Noir
I have always had a thing for vintage effectuals (even my nickname when I first became a photographer was “vintage”). So when given the opportunity with the very eclectic and vintage boutieque THE FASHION REVOLUTION in Milwaukeee, WI for a fashion editorial, I literally jumped at it. It was also one of my first times working with talented makeup artist and hair stylist Tinaya Weems and also with clothing stylist and the...
Muse Cosmetics
