Nisha Haq Photography > Kiss With a Fist shoot

It's been a while since I posted a fashion/conceptual shoot. I've been doing quite a lot of shoots recently, just haven't gotten round to posting it yet or editing it even! There's soo many photos to sift through!

Thought I'd get the older shoots posted out of the way. :) In Nov 2010 I did a projection studio shoot with Jessica Croker and Charlie Conway. I had the idea of projecting light with typography on some Powerpoint point slides. The concept derived from an editorial in Vogue Paris, May 2009 issue called 'Game Girl' featuring my favourite model Daria Werbowy photographed by the incredible duo Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. She plays a sexy kick ass fighter and throws ninja-esque moves on guys. I love the passion in her actions and the way Inez and Vindooh captures it. The idea of 'sexing' up violence is quite interesting especially as the roles are reversed.

Here's my mood board and research page for this shoot:

I developed this fashion fighting idea whilst listening to Kiss with a Fist (see video here) by Florence and the Machine. I really liked the lyrics:

You hit me once

I hit you back

You gave a kick

I gave a slap

You smashed a plate over my head

Then I set fire to our bed

A kick to the teeth is good for some

A kiss with a fist is better then none

I projected some of these lyrics on Jessica and Charlie in my college studio and created something like this: I added brushes of paint splatter in Photoshop.

More coming soon. Check out my Facebook and Flickr :D

M.A.S.H

CRUSH: Daria Werbowy - Vogue Paris 2011 Calender

Bedsheets, breasts and beauty... that's Daria Werbowy for you.

BTW... NSFW! (for you non-abbreviation friendly folk out there; 'by the way... not safe for work!'

This week's CRUSH feature is the beautiful Daria Werbowy, one of my favourite models of all time as her beauty is mind-blowing and her modelling is breath-taking... she's certainly one of a kind! This is one of her sauciest shoots to date and I couldn't resist posting it! haha.

This is a sexy, stunning, sensual shoot of the beautiful 8th highest paid supermodel, photographed by Mikael Jansson for Vogue Paris 2011 Calender. She's styled by Anastasia Barbieri and wears a beautiful neck piece from Louis Vuitton’s Haute Joaillerie Collection. This issue also features Tom Ford as guest editor, so maybe that's why this shoot is so saucy! Ford is renowned for his signature notorious sexy adverts. See below:

      

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M.A.S.H

Top 25 Daria Werbowy Magazine Covers

There's so many amazing iconic supermodels that put there mark on the fashion industry such like Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington, Elle Macpherson, Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Eva Herzigová, Amber Valletta, Tyra Banks, Raquel Zimmermann etc...

Now there's so many present day supermodels, it's hard to keep up with them all! With the new decade of faces like Agyness Deyn, Mirander Kerr, Chanel Iman, Eniko Mihalik, Lily Donaldson, Jessica Stam, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Anja Rubik, Freja Beha Erichsen, Natasha Poly, Lara Stone, Doutzen Kroes, Carmen Kass, Liya Kebede, Isabeli Fontana, Karen Elson, Gemma Ward, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Bar Refaeli, Ana Beatriz Barros, Natalia Vodianova, Gisele Bundchen just to name a few!! 

However my favourite of them all is Daria Werbowy. I love her exquisite looks and how she can transform into numerous styles effortlessly and her pizzazz is amazing! Her beautiful Ukrainian and Canadian looks are breathtaking. Did I forget to mention... she's extremely SEXY!

I've compiled a list of my top 25 magazine covers she's done: Comment on your favourite cover at the end of the post. :)

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Comment on your favourite cover below. :)

Photograph of the Day > Daria Werbowy by Mikael Jansson

This photograph is certainly erotically charged with litres of oil used on the models and a moody blue lighting. Some might describe this image as a soft orgy or just a fun 'black' club with a gorgeous hot white model in the centre of attention, yes, Daria Werbowy is certainly in the house. She's my favourite model and simply oozes sex appeal and her figure is to die for. This photograph certainly commanded my attention due to the great story behind this editorial and it isn't simply a model standing still in a studio. All the models has a interesting story to tell behind their expression; from the two female models on the right about to kiss to the black woman peeping up from the bottom of the frame with a pained/pleasured expression on her face; this is a vivid image! The set is amazing and Jansson captures all the models with ease and much depth. How he manages to direct so many models at once all doing different things and looking in dissimilar directions is amazing. 

This editorial is called 'Let's Get Lost' for Interview Magazine May 2010 and styled by Karl Templer.

See more from this shoot at Papermode.trendland

Mikael Jansson Photography on models.com

Daria Werbowy on models.com

Artist of the Week > Craig McDean

This week's artist is Craig McDean. I've been researching photographers for this week's feature artist and I couldn't get the Megan Fox photo shot for Interview June/July 2010 issue, I featured for photo of the day 22.07.2010 out of my head. It was was a striking photo that demanded the attention of the viewer. It is for that reason I've chosen to feature Craig McDean, born 1964, a British photographer now based in New York and represented by Art + Commerce, NY.


It is surprising that he originally worked as a car mechanic before studying Photography. He started his photographic career in London as photographer's assistant to photographer Nick Knight. His early editorial work was featured in magazines like I-D and The Face. This led to advertising campaign work for clients such as Jil Sander and Calvin Klein, and editorial commissions with Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. More recently, McDean has photographed fashion campaigns for clients including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder, Blumarine, Max Mara, Chloe, Ebel, Pollini, L.A.M.B, Dior, Gap, Lanvin Men, Alexander McQueen, Bally, Versace, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger.


He has also photographed for magazines such as W, Vogue Paris, British Vogue, American Vogue, Interview, Vogue Italia, Fashion Rocks, Another Magazine, Muse, V, and Vogue Korea. Even though Craig McDean is primarily a fashion photographer he has photographed celebrities such as Björk, Madonna, Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Aniston, Joaquin Phoenix, Hilary Swank, Uma Thurman, Gael García Bernal and Nicole Kidman.

Interview Magazine, June/July 2010, model: Megan Fox.

This was photo of the day on 22.07.2010. I love the confrontation with herself and the sexual tension. It's playful yet sinister too.

Daring Do, American Vogue, May 2008, model: Coco Rocha.

I love the comic book drama and the black stands out vividly against the vibrant yellow. This photo is powerful and electrifying.

Another Magazine,  F/W 2008, model: Bridget Hall,

The colours are bright and eye-catching and he has slightly solarized the photo in post-processing. The image is quirky and fun.

Interview magazine, March 2009, model: Mary Kate Olsen

Many magazine covers are the same with the model/celebrity with full profile smiling at the camera, however Interview magazine are renowned for their edgy styles and artistic approach. Love her dazed but soft eyes into the camera.

CFDA Designer portraits, June 2009, model: Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs is a marvellous designer with innovative designs and bold looks this portrait certainly manages to capture his personality in one shot. The bunny ears and the eyes looking away creates a lovely fun image.

The Now Guidelines, Vogue Italia, September 2009, model: Jac Jagaciak

The styling is awesome and the hair is extravagant. Her sombre expression is beautiful and loud make-up/styling makes the photo come to life.

A Decade in Style, Another Magazine, F/W 2009, model: Jessica Stam

This expression is unusual but certainly jumps out of the page when read in a magazine. The gothic romance styling is beautiful and the Versace Haute Couture dress is simply amazing. McDean manages to capture amazing photos.

V Magazine, November 2009, models: Daria Werbowy, Philipp Haemmerle

I'm a huge fan of Daria Werbowy as she is my favourite model. Her look is beautiful and versatile and she manages to convey breathtaking images. McDean has managed to capture Werbowy's beauty flawlessly.

W Magazine, February 2010, model: Rihanna

I'm loving Rihanna's look since her new album, Rated R and her short hair is constantly changing style. She's a trend setter like Lady Gaga and Alexa Chung. I love Rihanna's eyes and eyebrow expression; very sexy!

Interview Magazine, October 2009, model: Kristen Stewart

I'm not a huge fan of Kristen Stewart as I'm not too keen on her acting and her personality doesn't excite me however her style certainly is fashionable even if she doesn't try. I love cold emerald eyes, messy hair, pale skin and rouge lips. This has a 'Joker' element with the lips and I like how Craig McDean uses paper to cover her mouth.

Another Magazine, S/S 2010, model: Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard has become increasingly popular since her Oscar winning performance for La Vie En Rose in 2007. She's very high fashion and has been in demand for many magazines and designers due to her beautiful face and versatility. I saw this magazine in WHSmiths and it certainly stood out against the over covers. McDean manages to shoot another eye-catching photograph.

It's seems that many photographic assistants to iconic fashion photographers have become very successful themselves. With advice from renowned photographer, Nick Knight it is no wonder that Craid McDean has certainly made a name for himself. From his edgy editorials to the occasional beautiful portrait. I love his loud, quirky images as well as his dark, high fashion shots. He's certainly one to watch!

see more: http://models.com/people/craig-mcdean

Craig McDean @ Art + Commerce: http://www.artandcommerce.com/AAC/C.aspx?VP=SlideShow_VPage&IAPA=1&STY=A&L4=2U1XC58ISKG9&L5=2U1XC58ISB3W&L6=2U1XC58IS7NR&XX=Artists