Summer is at an end and Fall on its way in. The air at night is starting to smell different, hinting at winters bastard arrival.
Summer's Over Kid
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Back to School
This Summer was one of events. I broke my arm, got mugged while visiting my hometown of Philly , went to my Grandfathers wake but missed the funeral (broke my arm), experienced food poisoning not once but twice, and spent a lot of time in bed thinking of things I wish I were doing with my time. I did however have the pleasure to work with several models, so it wasn’t a total shit Sumner.
My broke ass arm
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The first model I had the pleasure to work with this summer was the beautiful Thelma ‘LouiseDiamond’ from my old stomping grounds, Philadelphia. Louise, like many of the other models I’ve met, is a practicing photographer.
In addition to modeling and photography, Louise has her hands in several artistic jars, painting, drawing, wheel throwing (pottery), singing, digital retouching and blowing minds left and right. Sadly, I only got to spend a very brief one day with Louise, but the short time spent was just splendid.
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ΩLOUISEΩ
Number two a young gal by the name of Teresa aka ‘Manchester’ from Los Angeles. Teresa was the first model I photographed who had tattoos, lots of ‘em. Generally I don’t work with those who are all inked up, for I feel it draws attention away from the subject, but Manchester’s look, her style was enough for me to make an exception. On the subject tattoos Manchester says ”If my tattoos are a problem then you are not the photographer for me. “
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Three, 3, the magic number three, the number I used to have an Obsessive Compulsive fixation with, was my dear friend Miss Amanda, better known as ‘Nettie R. Harris’ from New Orleans. Amanda was only in town for 3 short days before heading down to New York.
Nettie has had a busy last year, working with such notable photographers as Ryan Mcginley, Terry Richardson & me. Nettie has a different look than most models of today, an au naturel beauty that she owns and wears well, a refreshing break from the hairless models that have for some reason become the norm. (probably some Freudian shit…)
“…my drive, my passion for modeling lies in its movement, its power, its ability to create, its grace, it’s beauty and my desire to be apart of art, a moment of history.”- Nettie R. Harris
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The last of the fantastic four women I spent the Summer with was Mrs. Meghan Claire from Santa Cruz. In addition to being a wonderful model to work with, Mrs. Claire was a wonderful guest to host.
Meghan studied anthropology at the University of California in Santa Cruz. When not traveling the earth modeling for photographers, Meghan is working as an archaeologist or primatology research assistant out in the field. Meghan makes pictures as well, using a Rollicord and Holga, creating some beautiful work along her travels.
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Now with the women and summer gone, I am left to my lonesome once again. Till next summer I’ll try to keep myself busy.
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