“Ungender” lensed by Bikramjit Bose for Elle India.

"What if your gender didn’t matter? Not it's stereotypes. Nor it's stigmas. None of the shoulds or should-nots. Not even its clothes. Just the freedom to be whoever you choose to be…. But first we had to confront our own prejudices — the language of he and she lives in the most liberated, forward-thinking and defiant among us. We decided to consciously dream of such a free world..." Elle India
Elle India teamed up with photographer Bikramjit Bose, to capture what it might be like to live without boundaries or preconceived notions.

Source:

http://elle.in/magazine/ungender/

http://elle.in/culture/dont-miss-ungender/

http://www.bikramjitbose.com

“A Journey Through Japan” Ami Suzuki lensed by Erik Madigan Heck for Departures Magazine October 2016.

Heck identifies himself as a “painter who uses photography,” and cites the 19th century painter Edouard Vuillard as one of his major influences as well as the work of modern photographer Harry Callahan. Due to Heck's interest in mediums and technologies of the past, his reoccurring use of nature as a theme, as well as his focus on beauty as the ultimate ideal, Heck’s work has often been described as a contemporary extension of Romanticism. Referencing his own work, Heck explains that “...to access beauty is what we ultimately desire, and the tangibility of this access is what in my opinion ultimately differentiates fashion from art as end points on a continuum, and simultaneously elevates fashion photography to such an important place in contemporary society.”

Journalist Dan Thawley describes Heck’s work as “[having] a dreamlike quality marked by surrealist undertones, an appreciation for fine art conventions, and an exploration of various photographic mediums (both modern and obsolete)”.

Source:

http://maisondesprit.com/series/japan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Madigan_Heck

“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