Philadelphia Fashion Week (PHLFSHNWK) Day Three

Art Institute Student Designer

Here it is, one Last set of photos and recap from the amazing Philadelphia Fashion Week 2009!

The show seriously rocked

There was so much going on so I am going to keep this post picture-heavy and kinda skimp on the recap a bit. I will say that this entire event from start to finish was a true honor to be a part of. The people I met, the performances, runway, buzz, overall feeling in the room, networking, and excitement through out the entire event was just perfect. It was a pleasure shooting every single look of every single designer through the event and I look forward to working with as many of them as possible in the near future as well.

If you are a designer that showed your collection at the event (or a Model from Wilhelmina) feel free to grab the photos I've got up on Flickr and post them anywhere you'd like to promote yourself. All I ask is that you do not crop, edit or alter the photos in any way. I have high resolution photos available for anyone who who is interested as well Email me for details info@x-pose.net

Also feel free to repost these blogs, and hire me for your next look book, campaign, portfolio development or runway show !

Now onto the Philadelphia Fashion Week photos!

Strange Fruit

Marina Makaron Moscow

Sa Va

Parke & Ronen


Melani Von Alexandria






I'd like to personally thank the organizers, designers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, other photographers, Wilhelmina, New York Camera video, and everyone that put this show together, it was such a great and rewarding experience, restored my hope in seeing Philadelphia truly becoming a fashion Mecca and I can not wait till next year.

If i met you at the event (or you just stumbled across this blog) please feel free to keep in touch and add me on the following sites:

http://www.facebook.com/jeffcohnphoto
http://www.twitter.com/jeffcohnphoto
http://www.myspace.com/jeffcohn
http://www.modelmayhem.com/98

Also if you want to see ALL my photos from Philadelphia Fashion week please view my Flickr page for the full collection (200+)
http://www.flickr.com/jeffcohnphoto/

Jeff Cohn
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Philadelphia Fashion Week (PHLFSHNWK) Day Two

There was a buzz in the air and everyone could feel it. Although for some odd reason today was much hotter and more humid then yesterday (though the weather outside wasn't all that different) everyone in the room also felt a certain energy in the air as well. I arrived early and spent most of the night (when I wasn't shooting) talking to designers from Wrath Arcane, Sally from S Love, Matthew Izzo (who was incredibly cool and down to earth and reminded me of someone I'd normally just hang out with), Psydde Delicious, and of course fellow blogger and Fashionista extraordinaire Nikki Moose (DirtyFlaws.com)

Day Two of Philadelphia Fashion Week was off to a brilliant start with showcase's by the students of Philadelphia University. Once again I am convinced that this city is about to be a force to be reckoned with if these students are any indication of the talent brewing for Philadelphia's future Haute Couture lines.



Dramatic lines by all from Dark looks to Wedding, every peice of each of these mini-collections had a "Wow Factor" and one model after another walked out to a audience of gasps, oohs and ahhs. I am not sure of all of the designers names but I believe they were Thomas Dejesus, Althea Pappas, Lourdes Cisneros Madrigal, and Gretchen Harris. I am probably missing at least one as I did not realize they're names were on the screen till half way through the show.

Next up was Street Star Custom Clothing, A hip urban street wear company whose line featured T-shirts binged out with the Seven deadly sins banner-ed across the chest. Wrath and Greed were my favorites, but aren't they always?

Nine Days Jeans followed with a funky and interesting line of denim wear rocked on the runway by Wilhelmina of Pa's finest. All the models looked incredible all night and really showed off what PA has to offer. The press were a buzz from the get-go and these guys and girls never failed to amaze everyone in the house with every single time they took the stage.

Gar De followed next with a line of upscale casual clothing that could be worn easily to almost any event and still impress. I loved their jackets, fall colors and just over all the way the looks were styled and put together. Ready to wear, but definitely a higher taste level then what you'd find on most clothing racks.

Nikki Moose told me to watch out for S Love, I had been talking to the designers for the past two days but nothing prepared me for what was to come. Absolutely my stand out choice for the night I am IN LOVE with S LOVE for sure. This collection was just amazing. Highly stylized and a nice blend of influences from the worlds of Haute Couture, Avant-Garde, Gothic, and Street, every look in this line was just to die for.

The girls all rocked them too, walking in a strange, slow, jagged and unique fashion they added the drama that a line like this requires. Each girl stopping at the end of the runway to pose for the camera's and audience in a memorable and unique fashion. S Love was my personal highlight of the event so far and I really hope to work with them in the near future.

Triple 5 Soul closed out the evening with their line of fresh, young and hip clothing, ready to wear and comfortable. They're looks seemed geared towards the college and youthful market but were still sophisticated enough to be worn by the young at heart as well.

All in all it was an yet another amazing night and I can't thank Wilhelmina enough for hooking me up for this event. It's been thrill after thrill in just two days so far... but alas, I want to get to the show early today to show the models photos from last night so I must depart now and go shoot the last and final day!!

Philadelphia Fashion Week photos on my Flickr

Philadelphia Fashion Week (PHLFSHNWK) Day One

MooreCollegeArtDesign_0013, originally uploaded by FashionAndAdvertisingDotCom.

So... Philadelphia finally has a fashion week and I am fortunate enough to be shooting the event for Wilhelmina of Pa, who is the exclusive agency providing models to the event.

I will try and cover all three days in the blog but who knows what the schedule and sanity will allow, plus I have a shoot for Wilhelmina on Sunday so I may just be beat by then.

Onto the show.

The show started off with a great series of collections from students at Moore College of Art and Design, four designers seemed to be represented though I may have miscounted that. Some seriously amazing work. I absolutely loved the wedding gowns and the futuristic steampunky leather work. Very impressive voices that are emerging from this school and if they're any indication of the future of Philadelphia fashion I'd say we're in for some real treats that will continue to emboss on name on the map.

Next up was Palmieri Jeans, who are designing Couture Jeans and plan to launch a very unique brand of one of a kind jeans; custom fit to meet your individual measurements. Very cool stuff geared towards an urban market but accessable to all.

Kill City and Wrath Arcane followed, Kill City has a diverse line from causal wear to street wear, seemingly aimed at the comfort focused young hipster market. While Wrath Arcane has a slightly more sophisticated but still very street oriented line that sometimes seemed preppy, other times urban, other times mixing the two together.

Unfortunately I misread the schedule and didn't realize that Brooklyn Royalty would be walking their line during the band's performance, so I was outside calling my makeup artist for Sunday's shoot and I missed all but their last walk. Sorry guys!

The show closed with our old friends from Delicious Boutique showing off the amazing clothing their store has to offer. It was great to see Delicious's designs on the runway and see them hitting a wider market. Everyone of them looked amazing from the corsets, to the gowns to the Steam punk inspired skirts and accessories. Modern, Vintage and Future all collide with Delicious Boutique's and Corsets.

All in all it was a great night full of some absolutely amazing fashion, great crowd, lots of networking and some stunning models. I can't wait for tonight and Day two. Stay Tuned.

More Images on Flickr
Philadelphia Fashion Week photos on my Flickr

New Interview with me on Propsblog - Jeff Cohn Interview - Fashion Photography

I was recently interviewed by Houston Fashion Model /blogger Leah Waddill. She's an awesome model and a former Philly girl.

I mentioned a lot of you. Gotta LOVE publicity! Please take a look at it here

http://propsblog.com/interview-with-fashion-and-commercial-photographer-jeff-cohn/

Leah Waddill: Where are you from? Where is most of your work done?

Jeff Cohn: I was born and raised in Delran NJ, which is a small suburb of Philadelphia. I moved to Philly after college and have lived in or around the city for the past ten years.

Most of my work is shot in my home studio located in North East Philadelphia. My living room is converted into a studio space, which provides the best of both worlds; convenient location and I have my TV and DVD’s handy while MUA’s do makeup.

Leah Waddill: Do you travel often for your photography?

Jeff Cohn: My first real gig was tour photographer for the band KMFDM, We did the whole US in 40 days, 36 cities. Since then my travel has been fairly limited. I was co-coordinator/founder of Catwalk Tragedy (Alternative Beauty Pageant) which took me to Orlando and NYC for shows. Other than that I have been very much a homebody, I love Philadelphia but if someone wants to pay me to go visit other places I will gladly jump on a plane.

Leah Waddill: Wow! So, how long ago was your first publicized work? What was it? (READ MORE)

Lemme know what you think!!

If any of you out there in blog-land (or magazine land) are interested in setting up an interview with a fashion photographer, please let me know, I love doing these things.

Sept 19th REFLECTIONS Launch Party - Philly, PA - AIDS CHARITY BENEFIT

There's a great event this Saturday in Philly, you should all go and support it. Come say hi too :)

RSVP on MODEL MAYHEM, MYSPACE, or FACEBOOK and recieve a bonus raffle ticket and off $5 the price of the REFLECTIONS Calendar or REFLECTIONS Calendar & MAC Viva Glam Lipstick package!
Myspace: http://profile.myspace.com/Modules/Appl … '}&g=1
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107067523228

REFLECTIONS is a 12 month Alice in Wonderland themed calendar that has been a collaboration between 12 models and 12 photographers from the NYC, Philly, and DC areas. Created as a benefit project, all sales of the calendar will be donated to local Philly AIDS charities!

Come out on September 19th from 8pm-1am and help us celebrate the launch of this calendar for a great cause!

It will be a great night for anyone and everyone! So come out and join us!

Art Gallery
Art show featuring local Philly artists - photographers, painters, sculptors in a wide array of styles and mediums. We're still booking artists for the gallery, so contact me for more details and submit your samples soon before we book up!

Also the official unveiling of never before seen photography by Jason Hyde, DKE, Candylust, Peach Giant and many more!

Music
A local jazz band starts the night out mellow and at 10pm DJ Mighty Mike Saga turns it up a notch for the fashion show and performances!

Alternative Fashion Show
Featuring great designers including Shadows and Monsters Apparel , Itzy Bitzy's Hats, Sibyl Vain Clothing, Deanna Danger Designs and more! We're still looking for accessory designers! Contact me for more details!

Burlesque
Before the end of the night, miss Deanna Danger will treat you all to a burlesque performance that's sure to please!

We will also have vendors (still renting out tables, contact for details!), raffles, and contest to look forward to! You'll even be able to buy items from some of our amazing runway designers!

Through the night we will be serving free food. None of that crappy chips in a bowl some events put out. We'll have high quality catered food including veggie and fruit trays and hot hors' dourves. Tea, coffee and water will be available as well. $2 beer and wine all night from the bar!

18+ with valid ID only
$10 donation at the door
Dress: Look classy or sassy!

Fortress of the Arts
221 Glenwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Huge murals outside! 5 floor factory TOWER! Can't miss it!
Free on street parking

If anyone has interest in helping out in anyway please contact Rebecca via email at reflectionsbenefit@gmail.com and we can get right down to it!

Andrew Norton - Fashion Photographer

This is wonderfully entertaining.

Rebecca Helen Wales (with Elvis and Setzer)

Rebecca Helen Wales (with Elvis and Setzer)
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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)

JeffCohnPhoto.com Commercial Photography Philadelphia

JeffCohnPhoto.com Commercial Photography Philadelphia
Originally uploaded by FashionAndAdvertisingDotCom

So I don't just shoot hot chicks, I shoot a lot of random stuff for a wide and diverse clientele. This here I believe is the ahi tuna shot during my recent portfolio venture down at the wonderful Darlings Restaurant. Darlings is located in the Piazza in Northern Liberties and is probably one of my favorite places to hang out, do meetings, and just run into random people like Psydde Delicious, Megan Massacre and Kencredible.

I am currently marketing myself to restaurants in search of quality advertising, menu, and web site images to show off their culinary skills.

I just recently went and got myself two new marketing and sales assistants. Tricia (Fashion designer) will be handling fashion, boutique's, designers, and salons, while Maddie (food marketing major) will be focused on commercial business and restaurants.

I am extremely excited to work with both of them and can not wait to get the new print material in their hands!

LindsyAnne - Commercial Photography by Jeff Cohn Philadelphia

LindsyAnne - Commercial Photography by Jeff Cohn Philadelphia
Originally uploaded by FashionAndAdvertisingDotCom

Something a bit different. I was working on LindsyAnne's images last night while trying to catch up on the two zillion shoots I am behind on, and I got the urge to make the last one all crazy photo-shopped. So i played with layers and blend-modes and filters and liquefy and brushes till I was finally actually happy with the end result.

Reminds me of something I'd see in Clear Magazine, which means I Like it.

The rest of her shoot (what's edited so far) was for my commercial portfolio and her compcards/Portfolio for Wilhelmina of PA. Hopefully they'll like the shots and give me lots of work too.

Model Link www.modelmayhem.com/714882

More regular shots available on
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcohnphoto/

New Card Designs - What do you think?

So I've been planning new cards for a while and the other day my friend/Model/Graphic Design pal Kellie Taylor came over to help me design the card for JeffCohnPhoto.com. Once that was complete the next task was the more difficult; come up with a card for Fashionandadvertising.com that I'd be happy with. I tend to use my cards for a few months and often times they're my first impression with new clients or potential clients, so I'm very picky and never totally satisfied. I hated my last card.

So here's an unveiling of the new cards (so far). I want your feedback and opinions, I will listen to everyone however I do have specific goals and target markets in mind for each card, as well as reasons I used the colors, images, etc the way I did, but Give me your thoughts and feedback and I'll take it all in before these go to print.