lately…

2009 November 9
by vashluv

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the creation of… The Zoo

2009 November 4
by vashluv

hello world.

what started off as just a crazy idea for Halloween, ended up being a reflection of the theatrical ideas that gatherĀ  in my mind.

sketchesmy focus was not on Halloween but taking the theme of The Zoo and curating a photoshoot around it.

i scouted for a photographer and hair stylist.

i attempted to rent lights

outsourcing seemed to be letting me down.

so i just did it all on my own.

on a VERY tight budget

the make up, hair, accessorizing, photography, lighting and post production.

directed and crafted by me.

in a world that lacks originality and character i work diligently to showcase my abilities as an artist

jessica and mazel

I used a combination of Ben Nye, Make Up Forever and MAC products to achieve the looks.

Everything was freehand (no stencils) with gossamer products.

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I made these hair accents and only spent $4 for 3 looks. enough said.

12566_1203107971843_1652931949_525983_2893811_nI lucked up on great pieces. Pagan style body suit $20. All other accessories I crafted from old material.

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there is this scary corridor on my roof that so happened to have an outlet for lighting

i loved the very brutish quality it possessed

DSC_0023now onto the fun (hard) part.

I do not consider myself a photographer at all. I am a visionary.

I tried to rent lights but things fell through so I switched to resource mode and went to home depot

I spent $16 on a 10.5″ clamp light and a philips halogen then bought a white vinyl lined tarp for an umbrella

DSC_0058the results were impressive. seeing as though it was the only source of lighting.

I shot all the photos except for the one of myself.

this mini shoot rocked my mind and body

but i wanted to present a full feature

as a representation of my imagination

and to hopefully inspire someone else

hope you enjoy.

start time 5:37pm

wrap time 9:23pm

thank you jessica, mazel, rosa, dre and kj for your help.

.vashluv

VASHLUV presents…The Zoo

2009 November 3

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u animal

2009 October 29
by vashluv

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Nagi Noda

lately…

2009 October 29
by vashluv

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sweet dreams

2009 October 27

rest assure the effort is well noted

your appreciation for beauty is stimulating

the treasures in your fingers make my eyes glow

at least that’s what people keep telling me

my skin is golden

smile is brighter than before

the pinnacle of satisfaction has been met

exceeded, enticed and trounced

i rewrote my book of expectations

now that i am on chapter 13 of the anatomy of delight

i’m smitten

its like a gift that keeps on giving.

andĀ  I stay porous

teach me

a lesson in behavior

how to control my sensations

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and I will equally offer knowledge, ecstasy and respect.

cause you deserve it.

special

.sosaidthelvvr

IYAZ- Replay

2009 October 26

Thanks again to Rock, Ricco and the crew at Rush Films for the gig.

Iyaz has a great spirit and loving personality.

I had a blast on set and the video is gawwwgeous .

=)

Makeup and Hair by the LVVR (me)

thanks for checking in.

Baldy

2009 October 26
by vashluv

genius

2009 October 25
by vashluv

notes: a wood plank and backpack straps.

ride like the wind

2009 October 23