These Days I Feel Like a Snail Without a Shell
Paolo Morales‘ documentary-style photography ventures into the ambiguity of his subjects’ preoccupation with their simultaneous need for affection and intimacy, yet maintain emotional distance in urban and domestic settings. Rather than focusing on static subjects, Morales’ fascination with photographing human individuals makes for constant variable interactions, thereby leading to a more authentic and shifting picture. His intent isn’t to craft a perfectly staged outcome, but rather let it develop organically and let the viewer interpret what the subjects may be feeling or thinking. Morales’ title for his collection, “These Days I Feel Like a Snail Without a Shell”, is based on a Haruki Murakami’s novel entitled South of the Border,…
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Based out of Atlanta, GA, Scott Semler fell in love with film photography two years ago as a result of a terrible break-up. Looking for something to occupy his time, Semler spent his days experimenting and documenting photos as well as learning the technical side of film photography. After purchasing his Yashica 635, he developed a careful eye for interesting and intriguing subjects and meticulously honed in on his craft. With a knack for mastering honest and raw portraits, Semler already has several paid jobs under his belt and looks forward to capturing more photos that draws a wide audience in. You can keep updated with his work on his…
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The Morning After: Claire Morales and Dalton Kane Cover “Summer Wine”
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Handmade and Manmade
Minimal, to the point, and with a twist; exactly how I would describe Ben Medansky Ceramics. Sculptor Medansky started his company in a small Los Angeles studio at just 24 years old. Since then, Medansky has moved studios where all of the work is now designed, crafted by hand, and shipped to other locations. Ben Medansky is not afraid to break the rules. If he has an idea, he will go ahead and make it out of clay, even if it is not the norm. Ben Medansky Ceramics includes the basics with mugs and bowls. And then the not so basics, like pipes. Medansky’s work is collected throughout the…
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