“China Town” lensed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello, featuring Sarah Abney for Harper's Bazaar Germany October 2016

Love and Photography, It all started in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sofia was studying film while Mauro was playing in a rock band. They met and started taking pictures together, the results of which were published in global magazines. They take their pictures with a distinct style, possessing just the right amount of color, a splash of surrealism, intelligent references and a perfect sense of style and taste in fashion!

Source:

http://www.sofiamauro.com/editorials

http://fusionmodelsnyc.blogspot.com/2016/09/sarah-abney-in-china-town-for-harpers.html

http://www.artphotoexpo.com/photographer.php?id=33

"Brave New World" lensed by Errikos Andreou for Harper’s Bazaar Bride India Sept 2016.

“It’s the shape of things tto come:  outlandish volume, tough layers, and artful exploration. Winter is here, and with it come all things bride and beautiful.”… Harper’s Bazaar Bride India

Source:

 http://errikosandreou.tumblr.com/

https://www.behance.net/gallery/42543155/Brave-New-World

“Indian Accent” lensed by Errikos Andreou for Elle India, Sept 2016.

A great photograph is “A photograph that evokes my feelings and thoughts as well as my aesthetics.” ..."For me that is also a definition of art, an image that asks for reaction in addition to its aesthetic quality. What are the ingredients that make such image? Everything plays its part in the final result. In some cases, one element can be so overwhelming and beautiful that takes over and makes the photograph. But for me the most important ingredient is good chemistry. I photograph people and models instead of locations or buildings because I have a profound interest in people and the way they connect to me though the photographic process.”… Errikos Andreou.

“Power of Fashion” Asia’s supermodel Liu Wen in the Edit Magazine September 2016, lensed by Jason Kibbler, styled by Patrick Mackie

“I’m proud to be a part of something that impacts society in both significant and minute ways. The concept of a model has always been around in Asia, it was often just seen as the final act in the play that is fashion. Now there’s a stronger fascination with and fantasy around the job. I believe in the butterfly effect and I hope my small wings allow fashion to gain some understanding of Eastern tastes.
It’s through diligence that each of us can represent our culture, our gender – whichever parts of our identity – in the best way. To me, today’s [young] Asian women are working hard to pursue their ideals. We have already made a lot of progress thanks to the toil of our mothers and grandmothers, and we should desire even better for generations to come.” – Liu on modeling and women progress in Asia.

Source:

http://www.designscene.net

“Stay With Own Culture” – lensed by Yin Chao for Elle Men China 2016.

Whatever the genre or mood of the photo shoot – whether the salient aspect of the resulting pictures is beauty, fashion, glamour or celebrity – Yin’s aim is always the same. He must “capture the soul”, he says.

Yin is a Buddhist and his religion frames his view of photography. “Beautiful things are beautiful, but as a fashion photographer, you realise it’s all an illusion,” he says. “You can, however, use photography as a medium and tool to express your opinion about society.” Yin acknowledges that this power to express his opinion brings with it responsibility to wield it for the good of society. His aim is to inspire admiration of the country’s cultures and to celebrate diversity. “Through my photographs, I hope people can not only experience beauty within but also gain philosophical inspiration

Source:

http://hashtaglegend.com/post/chinas-leading-photographer-yin-chao-shoots-top

https://models.com/work/elle-men-china-stay-with-own-culture

http://superyinchao.com/

 

“The Last Warrior” lensed by Yin Chao for Harper’s Bazaar Men China May 2016.

Yin Chao thinks photography is not only his work and passion, but through the photography he can express all sorts of attitudes, from fashion and lifestyle, to affection, love and friendship... He makes each shoot a memorable experience, skillfully capturing the ambience and integral elements of each live situation made available to him.

Source:

http://www.superyinchao.com

https://models.com/Work/harpers-bazaar-china-the-last-warrior/528865

“The Peking Opera” – lensed by Kiki Xue, captured Chinese opera costumes for Harper's Bazaar China, May 2016, featuring Beijing opera singers and beauty Wangy Xin Yu.

To Kiki Xue, photography, seen not only as records but also creations. He uses photography to “carry his feeling with each detail, each expression, each emotion in eyes, faces and movements.” He believes that “photography is a way to record the simplest moment without any artificial. Women’s true beauty inside their heart could be revealed through the unique way which makes them more attractive and amazing. On the way to realize his dream, he always insists on the most natural feeling – be simple and true.”

Source:

www.kikixue.com

http://awake-smile.blogspot.com/2016/04/wangy-xin-yu-others-in-harpers-bazaar.html

www.bazaartrends.com.cn

"A Life in Portraits" The annual photograph of Ye Jinglu (1881-1968) spanning the first 7 decades of China's turbulent 20th century.

 

In a ceremonious personal custom, between 1907 and 1968, Ye Jinglu compiled a chronicle of his personal odyssey from the time of the Qing Dynasty through the Republican Period and extending well into the People's Republic of China. These photos, represent a mode of auto-ethnography that inadvertently also traces social and political changes over time. Ye Jinglu in many ways was a man before his time, expressing through his determined efforts the spirit of contemporary performance art, and a commentator of men’s fashion in China.

Source:

New Museum: 

http://www.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/view/the-keeper

China.org:

http://www.china.org.cn/video/2008-11/12/content_16749620.htm

Bo Associated Press:

http://home.blshe.com/space.php?uid=6598&do=blog&id=674622&page=3

 

 

"Fashion Story in Chaka" lensed by Matthieu Belin for China Life Magazine

Matthieu Belin is a French photographer working and living in China. With the desire to uncover his curiosities, his photography focuses on the interplays of light, time, and contemplation. says the artist, “exploring consciousness through the eye of possibility, I am unendingly fascinated by the mysteries of form and the surprising secrets they can unveil.” 

Source: http://www.matthieubelin.com/

Ben Mao lensed by Yin Chao, for Numéro Homme China

Chinese photographer Ying Chao’s images of Chinese model Ben Mao are startling, stunning and exotic. Through his photography, he wants to express different attitudes of fashion, lifestyle, affection, love, friendship…As a human being, he is sensitive but sincere, simple and direct. As a photographer, he makes each image a memorable experience, skillfully capturing the ambience and integral elements of each live situation. 

Source: http://www.superyinchao.com/#/yinchao