Shoe Porn.

Ricky Codio Photography

I want these shoes right NOW ! *Actives Thirst*

Them things are badder burnt chicken tho !

I know I know, corny but them shoes are

most definitely the business. If you ever loved 

me and still need to find me a Christmas gift, 

buy me these in a size 10 thanks !

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Ruby Red !

                                                               Ryan Powell Photography

All of a sudden I want a cherry flavored 

starburst tho ! Tight work :].

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Underwater

Model: Honey

Make Up Artist: Mary Ashanti

Photographer: Ricky Codio

Suggestion: If you're on a computer, click on the picture to get its full effect.

I absolutely loveeee this shot ! And it all couldn't have been done without the collaborative trilogy of the people listed above ! I absolutely love the face she's giving the camera. Care free, nothing forced whatsoever, and the make up is really pretty. It goes perfectly with the background, her bra and her the blue undertones she has in this picture. She looks like an exotic mermaid; queen of the Atlantic. She looks to be in her own realm, heavily intoxicated in whatever she's thinking about or doing.  The total focal point of this picture is her vivid emotions and how in tune she seems to be with herself, not caring who or what surrounds her. It's so calm but it screams life to me !


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Sauda Daye

Natae Daye, best known as Sauda Daye is a 22 year old free lance model born and raised in the city of Philadelphia.
What actually drew me to Miss Daye's work was her hair and her attitude ! First off, she's natural and if you've read any of my previous  hair posts, you'd know how much I live for it. Second, she has a very bold cut and dope hair colour ! Everyone can't pull off a low cut but baby girl, it looks good. on. you. Lol but true fact, anyone who can pull off her hairstyle has what I call ultra beauty. Folk like Sauda are naturally beautiful, they couldn't be ugly if they wanted to because they don't have to rely on hair, make up and accessories to make them attractive. I'm not saying people with hair aren't  beautiful  but we all know how there's alot of people around who've become weave- independent and are insecure without their "crown".

The poise that she contains in her shots holds a certain power. Her look and stance is solid and dominating yet soft, feminine and very modelesque. Sauda has only been modeling for nine months but captures poses alot better than a large portion of beginner models. Heck, I thought she's been modeling for several years judging by her pictures. Lots of beginner/below average models can have that timidly awkward look, under powering the image that both the photographer and stylist have sought out. I should know, after all I used to be one of those awkward, timid models ! 

"I wouldn't consider myself a model,rather someone who
 appreciates the beauty of photography. I've only been in 
front of the flash a few times....but it is a wonderful feeling."

You said that you appreciate the beauty of photography;  What inspired YOU to be that beauty captured behind the camera?

I stumbled across some photos by Dorothea Lange when I was in high school. The photos she took of displaced individuals (I can't remember what event led to the displacement), the way she showed emotion and art in her photos showed me that there's more to taking a picture than just making something look pretty. Raw emotion sometimes makes a photo what it is.

What's your height and weight ? 

I'm 5'9" 139lbs and wear a size 6 dress.

Who are some of the photographer or models whose work you enjoy ?

 Right now, Ricky Codio is one of my favorite photographers. Even though he's  not really well known, his work speaks volumes. As far  as models go, Chanel Iman is one of my favorites.

"I am Philadelphia born and raised, but waiting for the courage 

to venture out on my own. I guess you could say 

I'm a model,but I feel like the term is used too loosely."

Who are some of the photographers you've worked with ? 

I've worked with Aaron Stallworth, Ricky Codio, Andre Boston and a few others.

What do you hope to accomplish with modeling ?

I eventually would like to perfect my craft but I'm not sure what direction I would like to take it. 

"There are always people asking why do [modeling] if you get

 nothing out of it - but what they fail to realize
 is this is something that i love doing."

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I just chill with my family and write thoughts, poems or whatever comes to mind.


Do you have any advice for beginner/inspiring models ?


Honestly my one piece of advice to anyone who wants to break into any field would be: don't just think about it, make ways for it to become a reality.


Sauda Daye has a bold look on behind the camera yet is such a modest, humble person in real life. Humbleness can allow  a person to learn more about their craft and ways to perfect it because they are more willing watch what goes on in their surroundings, hers being  the model industry, and figure out exactly what they want to accomplish. 
Sauda already hit the nail on head when she said modeling is more than making something look pretty. When one has already figured out that piece of information, they are more likely to exude the intended concept and capture the viewers eyes. To me, modeling is an art form as well as a movement. A model's job is to make the viewer interpret and feel the aura that they're instructed to produce. If that person is a print model for a fashion magazine, their job is to attract all attention to the ensemble. If he or she's posed as a pretty/handsome person dressed in nice clothes, they've already failed the approach.  Modeling isn't about the look, it's about the concept.

 "My inspiration is my mother...she passed away in 2009.

 Shealways believed in me and trusted whatever d

ecisions I made in life"

Want to see more of Sauda Daye's work ? Want to get in contact ? You're Welcome. lol.

Facebook:

Sauda Daye

Twitter:

@yeamynamesrhyme

Tumblr:

Ph3onix Flyy

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Ryan Powell

Ryan Powell is a 23 year old photographer from West Philadelphia. I'm really excited to interview him because he's one of the dopest photographers in Philadelphia right now, no lie ! Ryan can take a regular setting with his camera and transform it into this supreme oasis by way of his models.  


Look at the two pictures above and below this text. The quality is stellar. And I'm not just talking about the camera. The energy that both of these models give as well as Ryan's artistic angle is stunning ! 


Ryan's one of those photographers that could use a low quality cell phone camera and still out-caption the shot of an amateur photographer shooting the same subject with the latest dslr camera. No exaggeration though.  I always tell people the camera can kick rocks, its all about how the photographer captures the subject.

How long have you been doing photography? 


I have been doing photography for almost two years.

How would you consider your photographic style ?

My style is mainly fashion photography. But my own spin on photography.. hmm, I am the type to do almost anything to get a great shot, and I pretty much stay calm and cool.

Who or What had influenced you to do photography ?


Nobody has influenced me to take it up , but there have been alot of inspiring photographers and photographs that helped me to find my style of photography. Photographers who inspire me are Sam Kaczur, Ryan Doco Connors, and Marc Vallee.

What kind of camera do you use ? 


I use a Cannon Rebel XS.


What do you hope to accomplish with your photography ? 


What I really hope to accomplish is to become GREAT at what I do. Also I just want to continue to improve, no matter how high my skill level reaches.

What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ? 


I like hanging out with friends and family, playing video games (I love video games to death), improving on my art skills, and trying to continually educate myself.

Do you have any other advice or food for thought for people who are interested in photography ?

My advice to others is to be yourself, never copy anyone else and also develop your own style.


Solid, Solid....


But the guy and the girl in that hot tub ? Killer! Shorty look like she's not doing her part and he's looking at ME to get over there ! Or her, or you.. pause if applicable. The brother is clearly giving the camera face to the fullest, and luckily Ryan managed to catch his dominating glimpse on camera.


I also love that model in the hat looking away towards her right. A simply timeless, classic beauty shot. I live for shots when models pose effortlessly, doing whatever it is that their doing naturally. Or atleast they make you think it was unintentional.  Sort of like artists who draw, still-life fruit on a table or paint a scene of people socializing with other characters. Ryan's model has on a regular outfit, which I didn't notice the first couple of times I looked because I so drawn to the remarkable energy her face gives. It goes to show you that clothes don't make the person- or the shot. Ultra dope.
I honestly don't know what she's sitting in front of. But I always thought it was a piano. But then I seen her bag on like she's waiting for somebody. Hmm, I dont know *throw hands up* lol.. I guess the musician in me thought the latter.

Ryan Powell

Want to contact Ryan Powell and/or see more of his work ? Solid ! Here's the info:


Flickr:
Electography


Twitter:
@FriedGold9

Facebook:

R.Powell Fotos

Email:

InGodshands7@aol.com

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Think Outside the Frame !

When it comes to modeling, creative thinking can sometimes be very limited. Most photographers won't give me work unless they can straighten my hair, throw a whole lot of crap and lashes on my face or have excessive weave down my vertebrae :/  Whatever happened to natural beauty ? After all, REAL MODELS are supposed to have natural outer and inner dopeness right ?  I know certain shoots require the make up, weaves and lashes to pull off the concept but false looks are shown more than any other kind of modeling art. It makes you feel as though you can only a achieve dope shots when you're far from yourself. Nothing better than a model with a bad fro, attitude and some dopage lay on ! Btw I need to start getting my thrift shop on so that my shoot can come out the paint if applicable !


And listen, if models were originally supposed to be people that you admire and become inspire by, I don't know about you but I hope the people I look up to eat hearty meals each day because that's the type of person I am ! I'm 140 lbs, perfect weight for my height and for runway modelling they still want people my height  to be about 120lbs.  Sometimes I feel in modeling it's not about thinking outside the frame, it's being the frame; a extremely thin piece of matter bent into whatever shape the maker (photographer, stylist) wants you in. Not cool bubby.


TRUST ME THO: I know there are PLENTY of photographers that deal with the natural haired and normal sized women and men, and many of them are dope ! It would be a killer to see some of their art MAINSTREAM ! Art makes a difference in how others feel and perceive so why not push to world to become comfortable with the skin they're in on top of making great art !






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