Rebecca Helen Wales (with Elvis and Setzer)

Rebecca Helen Wales (with Elvis and Setzer)
Originally uploaded by FashionAndAdvertisingDotCom

One of the pleasures of a home-studio is that my pug and kitten are always around, this has actually lead to them both becoming rather good models. Sometimes too good. I warn all my models regardless of their experience level that the dog has SIX years of modeling experience under his belt. He's posed with the models like Nikki Moose, Audrey Kitching, Fische, Mayte, Alyson Allegra, etc and been shot by Jeff Beirman, MojoKiss, Angelrift, Mysefl and a few others....He has 1200+ friends on his myspace page.

The cat has been shot by a few photographers as well and has actually stolen a shot (by Ken Norcross) away from Key and Kellie Taylor...

So when Rebecca said she wanted to pose with the pug I gave her the warnings. She's damn good. I love shooting her, but she learned quickly as she watched Elvis change his pose, expression and often position in every shot that she was out-matched. She does make a really hot prop for them though.

Models:
Rebecca Helen Wales (modelmayhem)

Elvis Pugsly ( Myspace)
Setzer(no link yet)

Where has all the good print gone?

Here are some of my all time favorite Fashion magazines. It seems as if they're all going to be out of print before I actually get to the point where I can shoot for one of them. Maybe, just maybe my local Barnes and Noble just sucks, I'm more than willing to concede that as a possibility , especially since I have been going to the one at the Neshaminy Mall and one only needs to walk around that mall for 10 minutes to know that they have no sense of style or fashion. Or is this the symptom of the larger issue. Are these magazines doing well? Is the internet totally taking over print as a viable format? Have people learned to rely on blogs, websites and the like for Fashion Photography? Unfortunately in many cases it would appear so.

I recently tried to subscribe to Z!nk Magazine, I looked on their site.... the subscription link doesn't work. I sent in a check, it got returned. I emailed and then called only to find out that they currently don't HAVE a subscription house and aren't taking new subscriptions! What the hell is that? So now if I want Zink at my door each month, I have to go to Barnes n Noble and hope they have it in stock still. They probably only order one or two issues per store... so good luck with that.

Ok, So I'm more than happy to buy an issue of Noi.se or Muse instead... Oops, I haven't even seen Noi.se in a store in over a year, when I DID find them I got the last issue. One of the best magazines I've EVER seen, but totally unavailable to the public to purchase. Muse and V have a little bit better circulation, but are still very hit and miss... Another Magazine; I've found once.

I have a subscription to Clear, W, and Vogue...I still barely ever see any issues of Clear. I think their run is now 4 issues a year. It's a shame really.

Whose to blame here? Well YOU ARE. If you love these magazines, If you love seeing the most dramatic eye catching and brilliant fashion photography and models in the world, if you don't want to have to look up a URL and stare at a screen to see it, go to your local book store and DEMAND they start stocking more of these. I know I'm not the only one out there that loves these magazines, they need your help and support. In a time when jobs for models, makeup artists, photographers and stylists are becoming more and more scarce we have to make sure this medium that we love so much doesn't die.

http://www.vmagazine.com/

http://www.zinkmag.com/

http://www.highlightsmag.com/noise.php?noise_id=1#

http://www.clearmag.com/

http://www.anothermag.com/

Couldn't find a link for Muse's website.

This week in Fashionandadvertising.com

It's Tuesday night so i figured I'd write a blog just giving people some insight to a normal week in my work life. Last Saturday I went to the Studio Five Mid-summer Meet n Great in Philadelphia and had the pleasure of seeing some old friends as well as meeting some new ones. I brought my model Robyn Welsh with me as well as my roommate (Angelrift Photography). I had the pleasure of meeting James Mosley and hopefully may be working with him soon to really learn the ins and outs of both commercial and stock photography. He's done some amazing work and is published world wide, has a huge studio space and seems to really love my work.

I also caught up with Fische, Ashley Arsenic, Rachie Tartz and met some newer models that I will hopefully be booking soon.

Wolf Wilson showed me his new sculptured photos project and I have to say I am very impressed, he said he'd be making one for me to keep in the studio of my work and I am very much looking forward to seeing it.

Sunday Maria and Lisa came over for a 3 look shoot (Lisa doing Maria's makeup) and I finally got Maria to ditch the extreme lashes and trust Lisa's talent fully, WOW... She looked absolutely breathtaking and both girls did an amazing job, I can't wait to show you those photos. That girl has a ton of potential and with the right direction I could see her really making herself a name in the Alt modeling scene.

Monday was pretty much editing and pool days, relaxing a lil bit and catching up on rest from last week's hectic schedule because of the shoot special (shot almost every day for 14 days) . I edited a bunch of Mollie's photos for her audition tomorrow for America's Next Top Model and planned out my attack on the rest of the edits. Sorted through photo-sets for Maggie, Caroline, Lyndsey, Mary, and started to work on Kat's.

Tomorrow is my shoot with Alicia, which I am very excited about. She's a newer model but we seem to have a ton in common and she's friends with Nikki Sixx so that's just the awesome. I can't wait to work together and I suspect already it will be the first of many shoots. After the shoot we're going to go over to the Rollerskating rink for the Robot Chicken Star Wars release party where hopefully I can find a way to re-connect with Seth green, whom I grew up with but haven't seen in over 15 years since I went to college and he moved to LA. Maybe if all goes well I'll even set up a shoot with Seth tomorrow if he's got any downtime while he's in town.

Friday I am doing a 2nd shoot with KassieDW, who I used for an idea I wanted to submit to M.A.C. as an ad campaign but never used. She and her friend Morgan (Whom I've also shot) apparently live right around the corner in the neighborhood so it'll be cool to work with her again knowing she lives so close by.

As for right now I am watching the end of "Swords" on Discovery and getting ready for the new episode of "The Colony" which has quickly become one of my favorite new shows.

Saturday I will hopefully be shooting a few of the girls from the M&G, but nothing is confirmed yet, stay tuned!

Commercial Photography - Cosmetics - Ready for Phiadelphia Advertising agencies

Commercial Photography - Cosmetics
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

As a commercial photographer I do not just shoot people and fashion all the time, I also shoot product for advertising images. This collection was shot recently for my portfolio on JeffCohnphoto.com as a sample set of what I can do for your cosmetics company beyond shooting the beautiful women in incredible makeup.

I plan on bringing this work to Philadelphia Advertising agencies and my goal is to shoot everything from food and toys to cosmetics and lifestyle. Any image you can use in advertising photography I can shoot for your company!

FashionandAdvertising.com !!! NEW NEW Domain - Fashion, Commercial and Alternative Photography!

I got very lucky the other day and was able to purchase a few choice domain names to forward to x-pose.net Photography and it's sister commercial site. I now have Photographer215.com , JeffCohnPhoto.com , JeffCohnPhotography.com and (drum roll please....) FashionandAdvertising.com !

To Celebrate this and promote the new domains I did a huge overhaul to the main site, which is now found at Fashionandadvertising.com as well as being mirrored at X-pose.net. I added TONS of new images to the Fashion Photography Section, added this my blog (For those of you on Facebook reading this, the Fashion Photography blog is called "Deep Focus" and features fashion and commercial photography, my breakdown of some of my favorite photo shoots I've done, and I will be adding more interviews with models - Mosh interview up now- as well as more personal insight to Philadelphia Photography, Modeling and Fashion Locally and world wide. ) I also finally added a new section for Ink and Alternative Photography; This area of the site focuses on Tattoos, Tattooed people, Alternative Fashion and Alt photography.

While the commercial section of the site hasn't drastically changed I did also give it it's standalone page which can be found at JeffCohnPhoto.com , This allows me to market my commercial photography services, product photography, corporate photography, People, events, Runway and catalog Photography to a more family based conservative audience that may find some of the edgier images on FashionAndAdvertising not their particular cup of tea.

I am currently booking shoots and looking for clients of all kinds. If you've got a project you need photography for, I'm your guy. I can shoot all styles and offer reasonable rates or I can work within your budget to get you the images you need for your advertising campaign, catalog, Modeling portfolio, or web site. Contact me at Info@x-pose.net if you need photos.

Comments welcome and I'd love if people re-linked the sites all over the net, please let me know if you do.

Jeff Cohn
FashionandAdvertising.com
JeffCohnPhoto.com

Purses, jewlery and Shoes shoot - Commercial Photography - Philadelphia

Purses, jewlery and Shoes shoot
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

While developing my commercial photography portfolio I decided to enlist the help of my favorite stylist Lauren Palmer, her stuff and her backyard. The inspiration for this shoot came from an editorial set in MUSE magazine. I am extremely proud of the results. I feel that these shots capture the images of products and make them sell able but not in a boring typical way. It almost tells a story and the backyard provides a nice jungle theme. My favorite is the "snake" jewelry which just enhances the jungle theme even further.

More of this set can be viewed on my Flickr

Jillian Michelle Leslie Mckenna Rebecca Helen Wales

Jillian Michelle Leslie Mckenna Rebecca Helen Wales
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

This was from a fashion shoot at dog parc studio's last year. Rebecca supplied all the wardrobe, Melody Moher did all the makeup, hair and styling. She did an amazing job.

The models are Rebecca Helen Wales, Jillian Michelle and Leslie Mckenna (who you may recognize from the Mummy series). I shot solo shots as well as these group pics during the course of the day. We did two outfits/looks with each model and the additional shots are available for viewing on my Flickr page.

This style of commercial fashion photography is something I absolutely love doing and would love to do more of with local or national clients that need images for advertising or their catalogue's, online stores, etc.

Couture Du Jour - Lee Anna - Philadelphia Fashion Photography

Couture Du Jour - Leeana
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

Couture Du Jour is a new premium service brought to you by X-pose.net, Jessica Saint Makeup and Lady of Design (Lauren Palmer) makeup.

With these shoots the model is taken to a fabric store in the morning and we as a group select her favorite fabrics, prints, etc. We then brainstorm accessories (if any) and details, go back to the studio and in a very "project runway style" we create the outfit on the spot. Its a group effort and the designs range from high fashion gowns to avant garde creations. Its very unpredictable, unique and fun for everyone involved.

This particular look was a mix of fabrics and a giant piece of foam that Lauren found and put together in a futuristic sci-fi Jean-Paul Gaultier influenced outfit.

Model: Lee Anna Billman
Makeup, Hair and Styling Jessica Saint, Lauren Palmer

More of this set can be viewed on Flickr

Chanon Photoshop Anime

Chanon
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

Something a lil different. I was messing around with this image in photoshop and I decide to give it a somewhat Anime feel to it. I never really shoot much in the way of Sci-fi, Anime, Fantasy oriented work so it's just something nice to play with an experiment.

Model ChanonRf

Darling Niikkii - Commercial Photography - Philadelphia

Darling Niikkii 1
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

Darling Niikkii is one of my new favorite models to work with, not only is she amazing as a model but she's also a great stylist, makeup artist and has a great feel for the artistic vision that I wanted to create. This was from our first (many more to come) shoot together. We were specifically going for a very high fashion meets commercial fashion feel and her Dior sunglasses inspired a classic black and white wardrobe. I think the full series has a very High fashion James Bond-esq feel to them. This was also one of the first shoots I'd done with my new set of Strobe Lights and I really started to get a feel for what I was doing at this point.

Comments welcome.

More of this series can be found on:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcohnphoto/
http://www.modelmayhem.com/98

Leslie Mckenna - Body painted mummy fashion shoot

leslie
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

Whenever I do any sort of Fashion Shoot I try to publish at least one or two images from each series on the web. Recently as I have started to use my Flickr, Modelmayhem, Facebook, blog, and DeviantArt more I have decided to share more of the variations from each shoot on the different sites.

This was one of my favorite shots from my shoot with Leslie Mckenna ( International Assassin ). Body painting was created by the absolutely amazing Trask and AKABody Art from Virginia. Makeup and hair were done by Lauren Palmer (Lady of Design)

Comments welcome.

Camille A Ragdoll

Camille A Ragdoll
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

One of my newer shoots with one of the models I've been shooting the longest, Camille-A-Ragdoll. Both of us are goth/metal people at heart but we decided to approach the world of fashion and marketing with a straight up Commercial feel. We've shot so many different styles together that its almost hard to believe we'd never done any commercial fashion stuff together.

This was also one of the first times I've really played with Layers and textured backgrounds in Photoshop and achieving the realism of the shadows was a big concern. Im very happy with the end results and hope you like it as well.

Dessa Fell - Lost series - Number 2

Dessa Fell
Originally uploaded by xposedotnet

New Photo of Dessa Fell taken around December 2007, one of her first shoots. It's amazing to me how far this girl has come in such a short time. She's really blown me away with her professionalism, dedication and networking as well as consistently producing amazing images from day one till now.

Absolute Mosh ; An interview with Alt / Fetish Model Mosh

She’s been a model for only a few years now but has already risen to the top echelon of the world of Alternative Modeling. She’s one of the most in demand models by designers, magazines, photographers and events, even gracing the header image of the most popular Modeling site on the internet earlier this year.

When she was 2 years old she was given the moniker Mosh, it suits her. It’s concise, direct and strong. While I am not sure her name has anything to do with an actual concert mosh-pitt, she shares the same frenetic pace, unpredictable power and a steady determined focus that one would find there.

She was born August 21st in the Soviet Union, now Russia, and moved at a young age to the States, raised mostly on the upper east coast (DC area). Mosh recently relocated to Los Angeles and is about to launch her own members site for the legions of fans to have yet another way of connecting with this Alt-superstar.

Jeff Cohn: What/Who inspired you to get involved in modeling?

Mosh: Nobody really inspired me, but the idea of a fetish image definitely did inspire me. I randomly came across modelmayhem.com in my senior year of high school, so I decided to join and see what I could do with my portfolio. I didn't think it would grow to what it is now, or that I would get to work with such great artists, but I did and I'm so glad I joined mm that one fine day in September.

Jeff Cohn: If you weren’t a model, what would you be doing?

Mosh: Probably studying design or business and focusing more on designing cosmetics and heels. Baking more. Having more of a social life haha. I'm not at all complaining, I enjoy every minute of my career as a model, from the beginning to the end of a process. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Jeff Cohn: What drew you towards Alternative and Fetish modeling?

Mosh: Through the works of certain artists, I found something more than just erotic or interesting. There was something more to these images beyond just the obvious, and all of these images usually fit into the alternative of fetish category. Due to this intriguing mystery element, I was naturally drawn to fetish and alternative modeling. I personally cant stand ordinary fashion and typical all-American-beauty images. They can certainly be beautiful but they're not for me. The fabrics and materials that tie into fetish also drew me in. Since the first time I slipped into a latex dress, a corset, stockings, heels...I instantly fell in love.

Jeff Cohn: How much impact did having the header image on Model Mayhem have on your career?

Mosh: I'm not sure. It probably drew in a lot of people to my MM page haha! It was pretty cool seeing my face at the top of my favorite modeling networking site.

Jeff Cohn: How does it feel to know you inspire so many new models and fans?

Mosh: I am beyond flattered to hear from models and fans that they are inspired by me. I never thought my work would lead that way, but its an incredible feeling and it makes me want to work that much harder when producing new images.

Jeff Cohn: Do you have any funny or horrific photo shoot experiences you’d like to share?

Mosh: I have been pretty lucky with my photo shoot experiences, so none that were horrific in terms of the photographer or people at a shoot. I did have an interesting experience at an abandoned hospital with my photographer friend Lynxkarma and her photographer friend. It ended with a gun being pointed at my head by the police but thats a long story. It was thrilling to say the least.

Jeff Cohn: Do you have any advice for models just starting out?

Mosh: Be professional, be yourself, and give everything one hundred percent. Its typical advice but its also the best advice I could give. I have been surprised by certain models as to how they acted and how little they cared at the shoot. If you want to be a model, you need to show your abilities at its best at all times. You never know who will network you into something big based on your performance and ability.

Being yourself is probably the best advice to give overall next to being professional. Copying or ripping off someone else's style or look will never get you anywhere. There will always be the original and why would you want to be a replica of someone who already does it better? Be yourself means have your own style and act like yourself. You will shine through best by being your true unique self.

Learn to be self-reliant. Don't rely on other people for your work. If you can do your own makeup well and style yourself well then it doesn't matter if you cant find a stylist or the makeup artist can't make it. You will have full control of your look and not have to rely on anybody but yourself and the photographer.

Jeff Cohn: Do you have any tattoos? Plan on getting ?

Mosh: No tattoos whatsoever. Thing is, I absolutely love ink. I seem to have a thing for leg tattoos actually and my boyfriend is covered. However, I am so attached to my clean pale skin that at this time I don't have an urge to cover it with ink. I want to keep my skin the way it is. Perhaps later on or after my career is done I'll start covering myself hah!

Jeff Cohn: You recently judged your 2nd and attended your 3rd Catwalk Tragedy modeling competition; tell me a bit about that experience.

Mosh: The events are always fun, on stage and off. The contestants are always entertaining and I have a blast at the judge’s table. It’s always a privilege to get to view all kinds of different alternative looks and talents, therefore Catwalk Tragedy is an enjoyment to me.

Jeff Cohn: You’ve been very busy working on your membership site, tell me what fans can expect and what your own expectations are for it.
Mosh: Fans can expect beautiful high-quality images, videos, multiple updates a week, webcam group chats, one-on-one chats, tutorials, forum, personal calendar, and more to come!

Quick Answers:

1. Favorite band – Recent most played…Depeche Mode, The Cramps, Acid Bath, The Smiths, Dion and the Belmonts, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, Misfits, Mayhem, Interpol

2. Favorite website – eBay.com

3. Favorite Fashion Designer – Blacklickorish Latex, Vaunt Designs, Angelique Boutique, Ego Assassins, Hedonsfair Latex, Agent Provocateur, HMS Latex, Fraulein Ehrhardt…

4. Favorite Magazine – My favorite fetish and alternative magazines are Bizarre and Marquis. My favorite mainstream magazine used to be Z!nk but now I don’t really look at them anymore…

5. Favorite Drink – At the moment Blackberry Izzy or Orange-Vanilla drink mix.

6.Where else can we find you online?
www.themoshroom.com is all you will need to know soon.

Photos from top to bottom: (used with permission)
Lithium Picnic - lithiumpicnic.com/site
Jerry Bennett - jerrybennettphoto.com/
Steve Prue - teamrockstarimages.com/
Corwin Prescott - modelmayhem.com/579335

Welcome to my newly re-vamped blog.

This blog will share my perspective as a Free-lance professional full time photographer working in the Fashion world. I should probably tell you a bit about myself first so you know my background and where my perspective comes from. I am 34 years old, Born and raised in Southern New Jersey right outside Philadelphia, where I now live. I studied Marketing at Stockton College and since then have worked in a variety of Advertising, image related positions including Graphic Design, Web Design and Marketing Consultation.

In the Fall of 2003 I had the good fortune to work my Web Master job for the band KMFDM into a position on their US Tour, part of my duties on the road included Tour Photography and my work can be viewed on their 2003 DVD “WWIII”.

I started photographing models slightly before leaving for the KMFDM tour and picked up speed with it when I returned. My work originally was geared towards an Alternative, Fetish, Alt-Nude crowd, but has grown and changed direction over the years to focus more on High Fashion, Commercial Advertising, Catalogue, and Mainstream Fashion Modeling.

I wouldn’t say I have completely moved away from the Alt/Fetish world, however I have intentionally added a great deal of balance, bringing my work from “Goth” to “Edgy High Fashion” in it’s feel. I Love (and strive to create) dramatic, high end, unique and captivating imagery, weather its for Alexander Mcqueen or Hot Topic.

I am co-founder/coordinator of Catwalk Tragedy, An alternative beauty and fashion show started in Philadelphia currently embarking on a National Tour. I am also honored to be featured in the recently released coffee table book “Culture De Tragedie”

Of course I will be displaying my newest work in this blog, frequently offering behind the scenes and “what inspired the shot” narratives alongside my photos for the first time, but the main idea of “Deep Focus” will be far greater reaching then my own work. I plan on interviewing my peers, influences, and new talent. I will be attempting to interview Designers, Agents, Makeup Artists, Art Directors, Boutique and Salon Owners as well as Photographers and Models to give a well rounded and insider perspective from those in the Fashion Industry.

COMING SOON : INTERVIEW WITH ALT SUPER-MODEL: MOSH

Catwalk Tragedy NYC - PHOTOS

Here's some favorites. I'll double this whole post in my blog so you can comment.