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CREATORS MAG
SUMMER | VOL. 2 | ISSUE. 10
A FEATURE PROJECT TO SHOWCASE THE MOST TALENTED CREATIVES FOR THE PASSIONATE CREATIVE MIND 1
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FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ALICIA MACLAREN
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Welcome
Creators Magazine Presents SUMMER | Volume 2 | Issue 10 Creators started locally in Victoria, BC, and is growing into an international community. Creators Magazine gives the opportunity to those who are looking to showcase themselves and their Creative art to the world. We publish work from talented individuals around the world and are always looking for fresh new Creatives wanting to make a name for themselves. We are a never ending source of inspiration.
Featured Copyright All images are copyright of their respective artists and may not be copied or distributed. All rights reserved.
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Be on the lookout for our Featured Creators throughout the Magazine! We think these Creators have an abundant amount of Creativity+Talent!
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“The distance between dreams and reality is called action.” -Unknown
Photographer: Mauro Matalone @_mauro_matalone Model: Stuart Rowley @sturowley Agency: @bossmodelsa 4
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IN THIS ISSUE 6. FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER-
JUNE 2019
Grace Scuito
82. Oralia Gutierrez
12. Marina Minibaeva
86. Chris Guidry
16. Alina Belozerova
90. Kristine Kiselova
20. ‘How to score paid gigs as a
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developing model’-Mathieu Roy
Mauro Matalone
22. David Velez
98. Amiraslonov Arthur
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102. Jemma Ryan
Tessa Espinoza
106. Dominika Stakiak
34. Simon Clowes
108. Bri Bryant
38. Sarah Shen
110. Eric Kinney
40. Elena Rykova
114. Alice Scheuerman
44. Mia Qina
118. Denis Banks
49. CREATORS STORIES
120. Sasha Marchuk
50. Yuliya Gulyaeva
124. Ariadne Drandake
52. FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER- 126. Josh Garcia Asya Molochkova
130. Morgan Ann LaRue
58. Photo-Zander
132. Mikkel Laumann
62. Brenton Dalton
135. CREATORS STORIES
66. Tetiana Rek
136. Shannon K Dougherty
72. Kamilla Musland
138. Jonathan Gumbs
76. Maddie Pierantoni
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78. Tina Louise
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Majestic Maiden
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Cape Town, South Africa Photographer: Grace Scuitto @gracescuitto Model: Sisipho Ntsabo @_sisipho Agency: Ice Model Management Makeup Artist: Bea Elizabeth Kemp @beamakeupartistry 7
Photographer: Grace Scuitto @gracescuitto Model: Sisipho Ntsabo @_sisipho Agency: Ice Model Management Makeup Artist: Bea Elizabeth Kemp @beamakeupartistry
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Photographer: Grace Scuitto @gracescuitto Model: Sisipho Ntsabo @_sisipho Agency: Ice Model Management Makeup Artist: Bea Elizabeth Kemp @beamakeupartistry 9
Photographer: Grace Scuitto @gracescuitto Model: Sisipho Ntsabo @_sisipho Agency: Ice Model Management Makeup Artist: Bea Elizabeth Kemp @beamakeupartistry
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Q. How do you come up with your incredible ideas for your editorials? I consider my self the “wallflower” or the observer type. I’m always collecting pieces of my every day that speak to me, whether it’s a person, place or a conversation. I’m continuously brainstorming and often times one idea will outshine the rest, and from there I’ll find myself dreaming of the execution for weeks/months/etc. Q. Explain the process of editing your sessions after an epic shoot! (When I behave and stick to my process) I begin by importing the RAW’s into an LR catalog and make multiple rounds of selects. I will start by flagging any useable images and then gradually filter them more diligently. I will then sync the final selects into photoshop to color and retouch. Afterward, I export the images from LR and lay them out as I would envision them to appear in an editorial spread. I find it important that the images work in a series. Q. If you could offer 3 pieces of creative advice to a beginner what would it be? 1. Never forget passion is the reason you started. 2. Constructive criticism improves your work, even if it’s hard to hear sometimes. 3. Find a mentor. Creatives need all of the encouragement and guidance they can get. It’s not an easy path and it’s nice to know someone believes in what you do Q. Do you feel you have made a lot of progress in the last few years with photography? Are you the type of person to always experiment and try to learn new methods? I believe I’ve made the most progress over the last few years. All thanks to my mentors and the people in my life that have guided, inspired, and encouraged my pursuits in photography. I consider myself very experimental which tends to go hand in hand with learning new techniques resulting in the evolution of my work. 11
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London, UK Photographer: Marina Minibaeva @marina_minibaeva Model: Karina Bartkevica Hoffman @karinasplanet Agency: @one.1models 13
Photographer: Marina Minibaeva @marina_minibaeva Model: Karina Bartkevica Hoffman @karinasplanet Agency: @one.1models 14
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Photographer: Marina Minibaeva @marina_minibaeva Model: Karina Bartkevica Hoffman @karinasplanet Agency: @one.1models 15
The Vac at i on
Bali, Indonesia Photographer: Alina Belozerova @alinabelozerova_ph Model: Milya @_milechka_ HMUA: Daria Barteneva @makeup_phuket 16
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Photographer: Alina Belozerova @alinabelozerova_ph Model: Milya @_milechka_ HMUA: Daria Barteneva @makeup_phuket
Model: Marie Kuznetsova @lookmodels.ru Agency: @Lookmodels MUA: Nastya Voronkova @voronkova_mua Stylist: Sasha Nikonova @img._.img 18
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Model: Mathilde Ludvigsen @mathilde_ludvigsen Agency: Le Management @lemanagement MUA: Cianne Denize Hende @ciannedenize Retoucher: Igor Milic @igor_imaginationmedia 19
HOW TO SCORE PAID GIGS AS A DEVELOPING MODEL. Written by: MATHIEU ROY Head of Marketing at Creators Magazine
“How to break through your local market and excel internationally” Getting paid as a model is really challenging. Like most creatives, you are a freelancer on the search for your next deal with a brand or business to propel you further. Is it hard? Yes. Is it worth it? Also Yes. We have spoken to many models, some who have started small and worked with local boutiques all the way up to models who are working with FENTY, jet setting around the world obtaining deal after deal. There are so many different ways to start turning your business into a solid stream of income. One of the most common methods would be finding a modeling agency, to work with and start finding jobs for you. This is where things get tricky. Once you sign with an agency, it can be hard getting out. You will want to make sure you do
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your homework on each agency in your city or apply to ones online but be sure to do your research. The best method of knowing if an agency is a great match is speaking with the girls and guys who are already signed and see how the agency is treating them. Is their agent finding them jobs? Are they responding to their emails? Has it been several months between jobs? These are things you need to know. Most models in the agency will let you know right away if an agency is good or not. Of course, this isn’t the only way. The second way is by doing all the heavy lifting yourself, this way it’s more reliable income. You get 100% of what you worked for and it all depends on you. The best advice we have received from models who have started on their own and built a concrete business was finding a niche and concentrating on doing work with businesses within their niche.
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Once you find your niche such as; lifestyle, fitness, or high fashion, then you can begin building your portfolio. When starting out with Time for Print (TFP) work, other developing photographers will help you learn the ropes of flow posing and learning how to be photographed. Once you have a great foundation of shots in your portfolio you can begin reaching out to local brands and businesses. Speak to as many marketing teams as you can that work within your niche and start connecting. Connections will be the way to grow. In order to achieve this, you need to go in person and speak to businesses within your niche and get your name out there. Having a website built or developing your own, will make you look professional and give a place for people to view your work and contact you.
When it comes to businesses, the goal is to connect with marketing managers, owners and company photographers who are decision makers for upcoming campaigns. This will give you the opportunity to get your foot in the door to become their go-to model.
Familiarize yourself with local professional photographers and make the effort to introduce yourself. Once you have established a relationship with a photographer, then you can collaborate with businesses to create a more in depth portfolio.
-You are looking at roughly $2500 per month. (This may not be full-time income but for some, it’s a great start and you can always add more businesses per month to grow your income. )
Working hard at building your reputation and meeting a lot of industry professionals will help you graduate from beginner to pro model quickly.
Here is an example of scoring a gig. -Your rate is $125/hour. -You negotiate a deal with several companies for new shots every month for their social media (4-5 hours of shooting each). -You work with 4 businesses per month (one per week).
Hard but not impossible. You made it this far didn’t you? What’s stopping you from going one step further?
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F L O W Portugal, Lisbon Photographer/Stylist: David Velez @dvfots Model: Leandro Reitz @leandroreitz Agency: Facemodels Agency @facemodelsagency 22
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Photographer/Stylist: David Velez @dvfots Model: Leandro Reitz @leandroreitz Agency: Facemodels Agency @facemodelsagency
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Photographer/Stylist: David Velez @dvfots Model: Leandro Reitz @leandroreitz Agency: Facemodels Agency @facemodelsagency
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WAVES Salt Lake City, Utah Photographer: Jesus Rodriguez @jesusxvix Model: Tessa Espinoza @_tessanicholee_ 28
Photographer: Jesus Rodriguez @jesusxvix Model: Tessa Espinoza @_tessanicholee_
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Photographer: Jesus Rodriguez @jesusxvix Model: Tessa Espinoza @_tessanicholee_ 30
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Tessa Espinoza Q. What made you interested in modeling? I found the idea of getting into modeling intimidating until I witnessed the love and support within the creative community. It was that positivity and kindness that really made me feel it was something I could be happy doing. Q. Tell us your goals for modeling this year. This year I made it my goal to move towards more conceptual and creative projects and focus less on beauty. I want my photos to be as honest as possible. Q. What type of brands would you like to work with? I would love to work with brands who‘s goals go beyond just selling a product. It’s important to me that any brands I work with promote bodypositivity, inclusivity, and who’s products are ethically sourced. I also love supporting locally owned brands! Q. What are some things you wish more people knew about modeling? If there is one thing I’d like to tell people it’s not to believe in the stereotype that modeling is a shallow pursuit. There are a lot of models fighting toxic beauty standards and promoting self love every day. Personally, modeling introduced me to self love. Q. How did you figure out your own style? There is a LOT of trial and error when it came to figuring out your own style. It’s something I’m still working on. There is inspiration everywhere and it can be incredibly challenging finding yourself amidst it all, but the more I step out of my comfort zone the closer I feel to figuring it out.
Photographer: Jesus Rodriguez @jesusxvix Model: Tessa Espinoza @_tessanicholee_
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life’s a beach.
Los Angeles, California Photographer: Simon Clowes @simon_clowes Model: Khalilah Brackeen @lala_iman 34
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Photographer: Simon Clowes @simon_clowes Model: Khalilah Brackeen @lala_iman 35
GOLDEN HOUR Los Angeles, California Photographer: Sarah Shen @sarahshenphoto Model: Sena Nasser @senalovv Agency: Meraki Models MUA: Samara Elster @samaraelster Hair: Douglas Jack @_douglasjack 36
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Photographer: Sarah Shen @sarahshenphoto Model: Sena Nasser @senalovv Agency: Meraki Models MUA: Samara Elster @samaraelster Hair: Douglas Jack @_douglasjack 37
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Bรกvaro, Dominican Republic Photographer: Elena Rykova @photographer_lena_rykova Model: Anastasia Tafintseva @make_up_nastya 40
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Photographer: Elena Rykova @photographer_lena_rykova Model: Anastasia Tafintseva @make_up_nastya 43
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Bali, Indonesia Photographer: Mia Qina @2ghetherlikeone Model/Designer: Polina Batychek @batychek_appoline Agency: Balistarz @lovebalistarz 45
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Photographer: Mia Qina @2ghetherlikeone Model/Designer: Polina Batychek @batychek_appoline Agency: Balistarz @lovebalistarz 47
Photographer: Mia Qina @2ghetherlikeone Model/Designer: Polina Batychek @batychek_appoline Agency: Balistarz @lovebalistarz 48
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CREATORS STORIES
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hen living in Silicon Valley in California, I was inspired by the Hispanic influence in the region and I wanted to create an image of a Mexican woman with Vintage Western appearance. Although the natural landscape and layout of the area still preserves this feeling, the urban transformation that took place over the years filled the region with American single-family houses, and this made it even more difficult for me to find a building with the architectural design I had envisioned. I asked my colleagues, who had resided in the area for long years, at the photography studio I worked at whether they knew of such an area, and they told me that no such region existed despite the large Mexican population. Upon hearing this, I had no other choice but to hop into my car and start searching.
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After searching far and wide, I found the house of my dreams on a side street in Santa Clara. The color of the walls, the architecture, the size of the windows, the cactuses in the yard… I had come across a house that had truly preserved its traditional essence. Right when I was about to take a picture of the house to show the model, a woman and her children stepped out of the house next door and asked what I was doing. She made it clear that the house was not for sale and that I had to leave immediately. Following a heated discussion, I finally managed to tell her that I was working on a photography project and that I admired their family for adamantly protecting their home adorned with traditional features despite its incredible sales value.
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When I came back to the house with the model on the day of the photoshoot, we were warmly greeted by a big family. They gave us permission to shoot on the patio. I had the privilege to take pictures at one the few Mexican homes left standing in Silicon Valley, and I was ecstatic to be documenting this house in my pictures. -Sezen
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y name is Sara and I started ZenFITa Luxury Holistic Lifestyle Brand utilizing an online platform that focuses on empowering clients with personalized wellness, fitness and nutrition strategies to better their lifestyle and become a better version of themselves. As a creator, one of the things I strive to do on a daily basis is finding that creative energy that allows me to visualize my business in the future. This is essential for forward movement and keeping my inspiration levels high. All creators want to be unique in their own way and find a way to express themselves with their own creative spark.
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ver the years, I’ve found this energy comes alive when I go through my 3 step process (What I’ve come to design in my business- ZenFIT) of educating my mind, moving my body, and fueling my soul. Every morning and every evening, I go through these 3 steps. For example, educating my mind could involve writing my gratitudes or listening to a podcast. Moving my body could involve yoga, stretching, functional training- something to get my heart rate up and blood circulation moving. Fueling my soul involves aiding my body and mind with proper nutrition like fresh fruits and vegetables. When I do these things in the AM/PM, the bulk of my day (or mid-chunk) is filled with energy and inspiration and I can be the creator with that “creative” energy that every entrepreneur/creator craves and thrives off of. Sending love to all the creators out there! XO
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Rostov-on-Don, Russia Photographer: Yuliya Gulyaeva @yuliyagulyaeva MUA: @angelina_gold_makeup 50
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Power Saint-Petersburg, Russia Photographer: Asya Molochkova @molochkova_asya Model: @zoya.adamova 52
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Photographer: Asya Molochkova @molochkova_asya Model: @zoya.adamova 54
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Q. We love your aesthetic, where did you find your style? I am still searching for my style, every day and every photo shoot I am trying to find different ways to create, another way to be one of a kind. After many months in Asia I understood that I like to create boho and fashion stories at unusual locations and with different models. Q. We notice so much of your work really conveys emotion to the viewer. How do you portray such powerful emotions in your work? I perceive my models first of all as friends. A person in front of my camera should trust me, and only then should the person open up and show their emotion that I have been wanting to see. Communication about everything and anything is the key to successful shots! Q. What style of location makes you feel most creative and happiest when you shoot? I like simple nature locations: forests, fields, boho interiors, rocks, and stones. Also, I like deserted unique places, I like to see how morning and sunset light can change the average location. Q.What are your biggest challenges in Portrait/Fashion photography? My biggest challenge is showing people through my photos, how beautiful and different they can be. Preparation for photoshoots is also a big challenge for me because it is a very important part of the creation process. Q.Where do you want to see yourself with your photography in 2-3 years? In 2-3 years I see myself as a fashion/travel photographer. I will cooperate with more fashion brands and create stories for them. 57
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VACATION Burger, Mallorca
Photographer: Photo-Zander @photozanderkoeln Model: Melanie Schmitteckert @melanie_smc 58
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Photographer: Photo-Zander @photozanderkoeln Model: Melanie Schmitteckert @melanie_smc
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Photographer: Photo-Zander @photozanderkoeln Model: Carmen Sommer @milena.madeleine Stylist: Jh-styling 60
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Photographer: Photo-Zander @photozanderkoeln Models: Melanie Schmitteckert @melanie_smc, Carmen Sommer @milena.madeleine Stylist: Jh-styling 61
WILD ROPE Melbourne, Australia Photographer: Brenton Dalton @brentondaltonphotography Model: Emily Findlay @emilyfindlay_ Designer: Lea Oldjohn @corde_macrame Stylist/MUA: Vanessa Harlem @vanessaharlemmakeupartist Hair: Lynne Grey @lynnegrey6 62
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Photographer: Brenton Dalton @brentondaltonphotography Model: Emily Findlay @emilyfindlay_ Designer: Lea Oldjohn @corde_macrame Stylist/MUA: Vanessa Harlem @vanessaharlemmakeupartist Hair: Lynne Grey @lynnegrey6 63
Photographer: Brenton Dalton @brentondaltonphotography Model: Emily Findlay @emilyfindlay_ Designer: Lea Oldjohn @corde_macrame Stylist/MUA: Vanessa Harlem @vanessaharlemmakeupartist Hair: Lynne Grey @lynnegrey6 64
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Moscow, Russia Photographer: Tetiana Rak @raktanya Model: Anastasia Klubnichkina @nastyaklubnichkina MUA: Julia Krainova @juliekrainova Stylist: Olga Ulyanova @ulyanova_olga 67
Photographer: Tetiana Rak @raktanya Model: Anastasia Klubnichkina @nastyaklubnichkina MUA: Julia Krainova @juliekrainova Stylist: Olga Ulyanova @ulyanova_olga 68
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Photographer: Tetiana Rak @raktanya Model: Anastasia Klubnichkina @nastyaklubnichkina MUA: Julia Krainova @juliekrainova Stylist: Olga Ulyanova @ulyanova_olga 69
Photographer: Tetiana Rak @raktanya Model: Anastasia Klubnichkina @nastyaklubnichkina MUA: Julia Krainova @juliekrainova Stylist: Olga Ulyanova @ulyanova_olga 70
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Photographer: Tetiana Rak @raktanya Model: Anastasia Klubnichkina @nastyaklubnichkina MUA: Julia Krainova @juliekrainova Stylist: Olga Ulyanova @ulyanova_olga 71
BY THE SEA Melbourne, Australia Photographer: Kamilla Musland @kamillamusland Model: Chervil @chervil_ Agency: Vivien’s Model Management HMUA: Zoe Jane Crawford @zoejane_makeup Stylist: Molly Taylor @mollymay_stylist 72
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Photographer: Kamilla Musland @kamillamusland Model: Chervil @chervil_ Agency: Vivien’s Model Management HMUA: Zoe Jane Crawford @zoejane_makeup Stylist: Molly Taylor @mollymay_stylist 73
Photographer: Kamilla Musland @kamillamusland Model: Chervil @chervil_ Agency: Vivien’s Model Management HMUA: Zoe Jane Crawford @zoejane_makeup Stylist: Molly Taylor @mollymay_stylist 74
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Austin, Texas Stylist/Photographer: Maddie Pierantoni @maddiepierphotos MUA: Denise Vega @glamgonegood Hair: Sarah Lund @sarah.lovekm Model: Valerie Holgerson @valerieholgerson Hair Assistant: Shannon Hollis @handcrafted_curls Jewelry: Nina Berenato Jewelry @ninaberenato 76
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Stylist/Photographer: Maddie Pierantoni @maddiepierphotos MUA: Denise Vega @glamgonegood Hair: Sarah Lund @sarah.lovekm Model: Valerie Holgerson @valerieholgerson Hair Assistant: Shannon Hollis @handcrafted_curls Jewelry: Nina Berenato Jewelry @ninaberenato
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Coachella Valley, California Photographer: Tina Louise @itsmetinalouise Model: Kaitlyn Stuart @ _kaitlystuart_ Agency: League Models International Wardrobe: The End Yucca Valley @theendyuccavalley HMUA: Chelsea Nicole @chelseanicolemh
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Photographer: Tina Louise @itsmetinalouise Model: Kaitlyn Stuart @ _kaitlystuart_ Agency: League Models International Wardrobe: The End Yucca Valley @theendyuccavalley HMUA: Chelsea Nicole @chelseanicolemh
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Photographer: Tina Louise @itsmetinalouise Model: Kaitlyn Stuart @ _kaitlystuart_ Agency: League Models International Wardrobe: The End Yucca Valley @theendyuccavalley HMUA: Chelsea Nicole @chelseanicolemh 80
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Orange Bliss
Wickenburg, Arizona Photographer: Oralia Gutierrez @oraliaphotography Model: Olivia McDowell @oliviamcdowell 82
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Photographer: Oralia Gutierrez @oraliaphotography Model: Olivia McDowell @oliviamcdowell 84
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New Orleans, Louisiana Creative Dir/Hair: Chris Guidry @chrisguidrydoeshair Photographer: Cameron Blake @cameron.blake Models: Helena Koclanes @helenakoclanes, Marilyn Page @theoriginal_page, Reilly Cook @reilly_cook, @arm_weh, Erin Haynes @glorified_k, Kimberly Dorn @Kimberly_dorn MUA: Leslie Claverie @llc_makeupandhair, Carlie Ely @hairbycarley Stylist: Shawn Beirne @shawnyb37, Mark Schexnayder @marqedwardstyle Hair: Brandon Molinet @Brandon.nola, Alissa Rich @allabtcolor Video: Lauren Hicks @geko.gal Location: Kim Smith @smika_nola Accessories: Krewe Eyewear @krewe
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Creative Dir/Hair: Chris Guidry @chrisguidrydoeshair Photographer: Cameron Blake @cameron.blake Models: Helena Koclanes @helenakoclanes, Marilyn Page @theoriginal_page, Reilly Cook @reilly_cook, @arm_weh, Erin Haynes @glorified_k, Kimberly Dorn @Kimberly_dorn MUA: Leslie Claverie @llc_makeupandhair, Carlie Ely @hairbycarley Stylist: Shawn Beirne @shawnyb37, Mark Schexnayder @marqedwardstyle Hair: Brandon Molinet @Brandon.nola, Alissa Rich @allabtcolor Video: Lauren Hicks @geko.gal Location: Kim Smith @smika_nola Accessories: Krewe Eyewear @krewe
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CREATORSMAG.COM Creative Dir/Hair: Chris Guidry @chrisguidrydoeshair Photographer: Cameron Blake @cameron.blake Models: Helena Koclanes @helenakoclanes, Marilyn Page @theoriginal_page, Reilly Cook @reilly_cook, @arm_weh, Erin Haynes @glorified_k, Kimberly Dorn @Kimberly_dorn MUA: Leslie Claverie @llc_makeupandhair, Carlie Ely @hairbycarley Stylist: Shawn Beirne @shawnyb37, Mark Schexnayder @marqedwardstyle Hair: Brandon Molinet @Brandon.nola, Alissa Rich @allabtcolor Video: Lauren Hicks @geko.gal Location: Kim Smith @smika_nola Accessories: Krewe Eyewear @krewe
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Liepaja, Latvia Photographer: Kristine Kiselova @photokiselova HMUA: Kristine Kiselova @kiselovabeauty Model: Aurika Cerkes @aprikos14
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golden haze Cape Town, South Africa
Photographer: Mauro Matalone @_mauro_matalone Model: Charicke Carolus @charicke20 Agency: @basemodelagency MUA: Irina Grant @irina_grant_makeupartist 92
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Photographer: Mauro Matalone @_mauro_matalone Model: Anica M @anica_myburgh Agency: @bossmodelsa HMUA: Megan Koriat @megkoriat Gosia @gosiamakeup Stylist: Luke @lukediva_
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Photographer: Mauro Matalone @_mauro_matalone Model: Charicke Carolus @charicke20 Agency: @basemodelagency MUA: Irina Grant @irina_grant_makeupartist
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Mauro Matalone
I am an Italian full-time photographer focusing mainly on fashion, (Men - Women) beauty and portraits. I began my career 4 years ago when I was 33 years old. I have been a professional basketball player for over 12 years in Italy and had several work experiences in a corporate environment afterwards. I quit my Mon-Fri 9-5 daily routine in 2014 and slowly getting closer and closer to photography: first as drone photographer/videographer (which helped a lot in developing composition skills) and after as fashion photographer. I fell in love immediately with photography, especially because it presented me the opportunity to express myself and the way I see the world around me. But as a new path of life begins, there are so many challenges to face which I truly believe are the most important “screening filters� for whoever really wants to be a photographer. The beauty is that everyday you learn something new and you develop your vision, creativity and human relationships.Being grateful is the most important skills to master as it brings positive energy and stunning results.
Q. How often do you travel for photography and where is your favorite place to shoot? I travel a lot in Europe. Cape Town is one of my favourite places to shoot as the light is incredibly clean, but you have to learn how to master it. Q. What are your biggest challenges in Portrait/Fashion photography? I believe the most important challenge is to make my subject comfortable and at ease before the shooting starts; I like to dedicate quality time to her / him. Q.Is there High competition in Fashion Photography where you live? I am from Milan, the Italian Fashion Capital city so yes, there is a lot of competition. On the other hand, competition is the fuel for creativity and I love to believe in Myself!
Q.What advice would you give a beginner photographer that is setting up their first editorial? The editorial has to be envision in your mind first, otherwise is just another sequence of images already seen somewhere else; prepare every details, be ready for disappointments but mostly, believe in your team! Q. What is the craziest photography experience you’ve had so far in your photo career? One of my early experiences as drone videographer, 4 years ago. I was assisting a German production team shooting a documentary in a lion sanctuary in South Africa. I was flying my drone about 4/5 meters from the ground and a lioness jumped and chewed my drone. 97
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To be unique, staying here and now, in the modern world.�
Saint-Petersburg, Russia Photographer: Amiraslanov Arthur @amiraslanov.a MUA: Koshkina Angelina @angelina_koshkina Stylist/Producer: Shestakova Lena @lenishestakova Hair: Ziryanova Krestina @dura_v_kimono 98
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Photographer: Sezen Tezic @sezen.tezic Model/HMUA: Kristina V. Kalabacas @kkal777 Assistant: George Chemas @georgechemas
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SIREN CALL Emerald, Australia Photographer: Jemma Ryan @meraki_portraiture Model: Jasmin Mannes @jasminmannes Agency: LA Modelling CQ 102
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Photographer: Jemma Ryan @meraki_portraiture Model: Jasmin Mannes @jasminmannes Agency: LA Modelling CQ 104
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Inspired
by the recent Netflix series ‘Tidelands’, Jemma styled this shoot around the theme of being drawn to the ocean and water. As the sun rose across a central Queensland beach, the model Jasmin and photographer Jemma dragged an old vintage chest and a large mirror across the sandfor many metres in order to creat some Siren inspired magic in the blissful early morning glow.
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Katowice, Poland Photographer: Dominika Stasiak @stasineg Model: Aleksandra Olbryt @alexolb Agency: ECManagement MUA: Adrianna Stasiak @adastasiakmakeup 107
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Milford, Delaware Photographer: Andrew Haines @andrewhaines1 Model/Stylist/Retoucher: Bri Bryant @brimariebryant 108
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Broken Sunset, Dreamless Sky Florida Photographer: Eric Kinney @ekinneymedia Model: Ariana Del Mar @arianadelmar Agency: MP Miami, Modern Muse 110
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Photographer: Eric Kinney @ekinneymedia Model: Ariana Del Mar @arianadelmar Agency: MP Miami, Modern Muse 112
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Vancouver, BC Photographer/Stylist/Video: Alice Scheuerman @alicescheuerman MUA: Melfinna Tjugito @finnaat Female Models: Hana Nordin @hana.nordin, Erin Chanyan @erinchanyan Male Models: Suneil Samra @suneilsamra, Brandon Martin @brandon_martin24 115
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Photographer/Stylist/Video: Alice Scheuerman @alicescheuerman MUA: Melfinna Tjugito @finnaat Female Models: Hana Nordin @hana.nordin, Erin Chanyan @erinchanyan Male Models: Suneil Samra @suneilsamra, Brandon Martin @brandon_martin24
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Australia Photographer: Denis Banks @denisbanks_photo Model: Laina Eady @laina.eady Agency: @tamblynmodels Model: Sasha Van Den Boogaard @sashajeanvandenboogaard Agency: @mystiquemodels MUA: Rebecca Noy @beccammakeup Hair: Richelle Moule @the_rish 118
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WONDERLUST Photographer: Denis Banks @denisbanks_photo Model: Laina Eady @laina.eady Agency: @tamblynmodels Model: Sasha Van Den Boogaard @sashajeanvandenboogaard Agency: @mystiquemodels MUA: Rebecca Noy @beccammakeup Hair: Richelle Moule @the_rish 119
Siberian tropics
Omsk, Russia
Photographer: Sasha Marchuk @sasha_marchuk_ Model: Mariya Mikova @mariykamikova 120
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Athens, Greece
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Photographer: Ariadne Drandake @aria_drandake Stylist: Joanna Tsapoukli@joannatsapoukli MUA: Katerina Floumi @kat_floumi Model: Yanina @yaninjan Agency: @agenciamodelsathens 125
CARIBBEAN Vibes Curaco, Antillas Holandesas Photographer: Josh Garcia @Jrg_photography_design Model: Chantal Wiertz @Chantal.wiertz 126
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Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photographer: Josh Garcia Photographer: Nika Tishkova @caxap13.7 @Jrg_photography_design MUA: Ksenia Leks @lex.xsenia Model: Chantal Wiertz Model: Maria Matveeva @mollymtv @Chantal.wiertz 127
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Photographer: Josh Garcia @Jrg_photography_design Model: Chantal Wiertz @Chantal.wiertz
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RETROSPECT SHORE Arlington, Iowa Photographer: Morgan Ann LaRue @yourgirlmogo Hair Stylist: Holly Moorman @steelmagnoliasedgewood Model: Gabrielle Lynn Zahradnik @msgabriellelynn 130
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Photographer: Morgan Ann LaRue @yourgirlmogo Hair Stylist: Holly Moorman @steelmagnoliasedgewood Model: Gabrielle Lynn Zahradnik @msgabriellelynn
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Copenhagen, Denmark Photographer: Mikkel Laumann @ _mlaumann Model: Helene Hylling @helenehylling HMUA/Stylist: Veronika Bjerring @ veronikabjerring Assistant: Boline Lyng Højvang Pedersen @boolinelynghojvang 133
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hile creating the story ‘Walk to the wild side’ I put myself and my team in a very challenging position. So I live in Chennai, India and it’s extremely sunny and hot here all year round and it’s best to shoot either early in the morning or during sunset. We choose to shoot early in the morning but due to some reasons it was 8am by the time we started shooting. We were shooting in this white washed terrace and by the time we began shooting it got soo sunny that the terrace bounced back all the light , so much that we all couldn’t see anything. I tried controlling this by using coloured fabric as a backdrop. We went on shooting for another 3 hours and by this time I could hardly see what I was shooting. On the brighter side , all the harsh shadows in the face were filled in beautifully by the white washed flooring that I didn’t even had to use the reflector. The shoot ended on a good note but we all melted by the end of it. -Hunar Daga
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n international eco wedding gown company got in touch with me and wanted me to model for their brand in Victoria, BC. The shoot was setup so perfectly. I met the photographer and designer early in the morning and talked about my multiple looks. The location was perfect, we shot on the beach and a vintage hotel. We were shooting all day long with 9 different looks. From eco business women, to gorgeous wedding gowns, these looks were flawless. I was able to add my own flare by bringing my pointe shoes for some stunning classic dance shots! It was a perfect day spent with amazing women, and now I’ve created life long friendships. -Alicia Maclaren @Makeupmedicc
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y name is Jill, and I’m a Makeup Artist based out of Victoria, BC. I go by the company name of “Makeup Medic”, inspired by my other job; a paramedic. I have fun telling clients who sit down with me for makeup applications, and patients who wind up in the back of my ambulance, about my two completely different careers and how they intertwine. One day I could be, quite literally, painting somebody’s face. The next, I could be splinting somebody’s broken leg. I discovered a passion with makeup as a young teenager. My sister bought me a kids eyeshadow palette from “Claire’s”, and the rest of my collection was old Clinique products I’d salvaged from the bottom of my mother’s bathroom drawers. With the help of trial and error, hours of Youtube Tutorials, and multiple Sephora gift cards, I found out what worked and what didn’t work. I discovered my passion for emergency medicine in university, when I took my Emergency Medical Responder course. Soon after, I completed my Primary Care Paramedic course and became a licensed paramedic. I loved how “hands-on” and fast paced it was. Ultimately, I’ve always had an ambition to help people. As a Makeup Artist, I help enhance the features of individuals to create the most beautiful version of themselves. As a paramedic, I help people in their time of emergency. In both scenarios, it is a genuinely unique and personal experience, and I’m grateful to do what I do everyday. 135
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Photographer: Jonathan Gumbs @j.austinpro Model: Marynka Ruan @marynka.ruan Surf Board: Surf Axa @surfaxa
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y name is Jonathan, who is better known as J.Austin in the digital world, produces work that encapsulates the island-life / tropical aesthetic with a twist of editorial glam. His work with diverse models and a plethora of industry artists has afforded him commendable flexibility and an impressive repertoire. Although he is based in Anguilla, Jonathan has not let that hinder him from expanding his horizons. He frequently travels and ensures that he captures authentic moments to document the magic of each place he visits. 139
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ELLE Cape Town, South Africa Photographer: Marcie Monfret @marciestudios Producer: @mediaproduction.studio HMUA: Carol Fairfield @carolfmakeupartist Model: Nmeoma Anosike @ninioma Agency: @bossmodelsa Assistant: Andreas Zopf @andreaszopf 142
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Photographer: Marcie Monfret @marciestudios Producer: @mediaproduction.studio HMUA: Carol Fairfield @carolfmakeupartist Model: Nmeoma Anosike @ninioma Agency: @bossmodelsa Assistant: Andreas Zopf @andreaszopf
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Photographer: Marcie Monfret @marciestudios Producer: @mediaproduction.studio HMUA: Carol Fairfield @carolfmakeupartist Model: Nmeoma Anosike @ninioma Agency: @bossmodelsa Assistant: Andreas Zopf @andreaszopf
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Marcie Monfret Marcie Monfret is a professional model, photographer, videomaker and creative director travelling the world, based in Paris. After Graduating in 2013 with a manager enterprise degree, she focused her passion for the love of art and body thrusting herself full time on her passion that also become her work. She has been working with brands lsuch as Chanel, Lancôme, Biotherm and recently for L’Officiel. Marcie is also the French national director for international beauty pageants for 3 years and has been founder and editor in chief of her own online magazine for the past 7 years. Since last year she has founded « Mediaproduction.studio » with her partner Andreas Zopf that focuses on creating international content (photos & videos) for brands.
Q. Tell us about a moment where you
with my retoucher that I have been workings for
felt most creative and inspired while
years. She knows my style and what I like.
shooting! I don’t have any particular moment where I felt
Q. Give 3 tips to a beginner photographer
most creative and inspired especially while a
starting out in the industry!
photo shoot because I get inspired any time of
If I had to give three tips to a beginner
the day while watching a movie, walking on the
photographer starting out on the industry I
street, seeing new types of clothes, looking at
would say that it really important to work on
some vintage pieces (clothes, photoshoot) etc.
your own inspiration and creativity. Don’t
Everything can inspire me!
change your personality; everything takes time, as a photographer you need to have a lot of
Q. What is your favorite thing about being
patients. And for finishing I would say work work
a photographer?
work work work.
My favorite thing about being a photographer is to be able to express myself visually in a creative
Q. What challenges have you had to
way. I love collaborating with other creatives to
overcome to get to where you are?
achieve a common goal.
Always trusting the process! I am really happy to be where I am and to create a living from my
Q. Are you a very detail oriented person
passion. Sometimes we have a moment of doubt,
when you edit your work?
and we need to keep pushing and work to make
I am worse than a detail oriented person! This is
everything happen.
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PC- Mathieu Roy
@Aliciamaclarenmodeling
Alicia Maclaren Founder + Editor-in-Chief
Dear Reader,
What started off as an idea, quickly became a community. Creators magazine was never meant to be a standard magazine. It was meant to connect creatives from around the world and be a place for like minded individuals to grow together. Ever since our launch we have been devoted to finding new methods of getting the incredible talents we have to new heights and getting the magazine into agencies and eyes worldwide. I am always looking to push the boundaries of the magazine and develop new content for you! Our sole purpose is to be a never ending source of inspiration and to cultivate a world wide community of passionate creatives. I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to publish all of the talent you find in this magazine. From one Creator to another‌ Don’t stop pursuing your dreams and ambitions no matter what.
If you are wanting to be published in the NEXT ISSUE of Creators Magazine Please submit your best Portrait/Fashion photos. Read our Guidelineswww.CreatorsMag.com under the submissions! **To be featured on Instagram** Tag your photos #CREATORSMAGZ
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