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IN THE ISSUE 4 ADE OKELARIN 16 CALEB GLADYS 28 CAMDEN SUTKOWSKI 40 JESSICA L DRAKE 60 KAREEM QUOW 62 KEHLI G 70 LAURIE LOU 82 PAUL ZHEN
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Dark Beauty™ is officially five years old! We have made it to the divine five! Thank you so much for keeping our dream alive by your amazing support!
Cover Credits: Photographer Ade Okelarin ADVERTISING info@darkbeautymag.com 415.347.1703 SUBMISSIONS submit.darkbeautymag.com GENERAL INQUIRY info@darkbeautymag.com Becoming a contributor to Dark Beauty Magazine has never been easier. We are a contributors’ publication and want to know what you know and share that info with the world. Contact us or give us a call to find out how you can become part of the Dark Beauty team. ©Copyright 2015 Dark Beauty Magazine. All Rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from Dark Beauty Magazine. Dark Beauty Magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it publishes, but is not responsible for unsolicited or contributed manuscripts, photographs, artwork or advertisements. Dark Beauty Magazine is not held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions. 2
It’s our goal and our dedication to bring you content that matters, that is controversial, and pushes the buttons in what a fashion and art publication should be. If it’s not in the magazine, then we bring it to you online. We are not like other magazines, we take the time to cultivate and bring you work that has depth, and is not all surface. Dark Beauty™ started with one simple idea, to support artist who tend to be turned away. We wanted to share work that was quality, had meat to it and was rich in a story. I think we are doing a pretty good job at it so far. Five years doesn’t seem like a long time, but in the big picture, it’s a magical number and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are the greatest inspiration bible. We can’t wait to reach our next milestone as we also crossed over a million fans on Facebook. Let’s celebrate together with this amazing issue. Topher Adam Editor-in-Chief Dark Beauty™
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BEAUTY Ade Okelarin (asiko.artist ig asiko_artist) - Aminat Ayinde mua Sarah Rose sty Elizabeth Ajomale jwl Peeble London - Adorned
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Photography by Caleb & Gladys Hair and Make-up by Andrea Claire Men’s grooming by Hana Heart Models Dominika Wycech, Ana Pirlog, Jack Connolly, Andrej James, Eleanor Davies Flowers by Pauline Ho Props by Caesars
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Camden Sutkowski - Model, Photographer, Makeup Artist Zay Trebor - Headpiece Designer
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My name is Camden Sutkowski, and I am a model and photographer. Modeling is a passion of mine that I have invested so much of my time and effort in. However, at 5’7”, it seems as though no one will take me seriously as a model. Since my height made it much harder for me to find work, I opted to build my portfolio on my own. With my creativity and drive, I have taken my own photos to show my capabilities as a model, and I have used the experience to construct a body of work that I can look back on and be proud of. Height shouldn’t be the determining characteristic of a model; a person’s ambition, drive, and refusal to quit should be considered. I will not stop trying because I cannot stop. This is my dream, and I will do all in my power to reach it.
modeling, I typically use my camera to photograph nature. How do you manage a project? Do you prefer a team, or being a one stop shop? Why?
For the most part, I’ve only ever worked alone, and I sometimes prefer it that way. When I am alone, I have full control over everything. It’s better for me because I have that instant feedback. I take my own photos, and I can look at them right after I take them to see what I like and what I don’t like. From there, I can adjust everything accordingly and get right back into it. Also, for me, I’m a perfectionist, so I take a lot of time with each look and each photo shoot. The majority of people I have worked with don’t like to spend In the process of building my portfolio, I also much longer than one to two hours on a project. developed a love for photography. As both a With me, I will not stop until I’m more than sure model and photographer, I have full control over that I have the exact shot I’m looking for. In this the photo shoot, and I have the freedom to cre- sense, when I work with people who like to wrap ate whatever I desire whenever I desire. I have up quickly, I feel bad for taking up so much of two ways of taking my photographs. The first their time, pressured to be done faster, and unis the camera on a tripod in either timer mode fulfilled after a shoot, like I missed something. or by remote while the second is the camera in my hand taking the photo through a mirror. Of What is your process? Describe your treatments. course, being one person, there are quite a few limitations, but I do my best to make it work out. I have two ways of taking my photographs. The first is the camera on a tripod in either timer mode With my work, I like to try and keep a diverse or by remote while the second is the camera in range of photos and themes, but my style in- my hand taking the photo through a mirror. Of volves a darker, more sinister tone. I’ve always course, being one person, there are quite a few had a morbid curiosity, and I love conveying it limitations, but I do my best to make it work out. through the art of modeling and photography. My affinity for darkness stems from an unpleasant Do you edit your own work? If so, explain why. childhood. In my eyes, darkness is natural and true; it’s familiar. Darkness is what I know and Yes, I do. As I said earlier, I am a perfectionist, so understand, and I want to share some of my ex- I pay attention to minute details that some peoperiences to others through the use of art. ple may deem irrelevant. Post-production is just as important as pre-production and production. What caused you to become a photographer/ When editing, you are helping to create the overfashion photographer/artist/Designer? Why? all emotions someone will feel when they look at the pictures. My work is my baby in that I started I got into photography originally to take my own it and will continue to influence it until I’ve done photos. Of course, I was interested in photogra- everything I could to shape it into what it is. phy prior to getting a better camera, but the main reason I got a nicer camera was to develop my When do you know your image is done when edskills as a model. Since I now have that camera, iting? What gives you that indication? I use it whenever I am inspired. Other than for 29
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BondagE Photographer - Jessica L Drake Rope Artist - Jonathan Ryan Seattle Shibari Model Kayla VanSkyhawk Headdress idolatre clothing co. Model and Stylist Oryx Leucroix
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Tour de Nesle Affair Photographer: Jeff Hui Retoucher: Abstraxion Retouch & Design Models: JayJay Kings, Kehli G, Meagan Dobbie, Vanessa Kiraly, Victor Keita Makeup Artist: Lisa Arsenault for Pinch Cosmetics Hair Stylist: Anna Giannini Clothing Designers: VANIKA Malabar Jewelry Designer: Bryan Greenwood of Crystal Countess Location: Gladstone Hotel: Echame Flores Room
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Living in the Past Photographer & Stylist : Laurie-Lou Model : Marie D Mua / Hair / Nails : Angie Moullin
25 years old, French, ex model, analog photography lover, prefers girls without make up, disturbing atmospheres and outdated films. What is your style? Describe it. I am my own style. The photo is a great outlet for me, sometimes a confessional. I would have difficulty determining a specific style because my productions are an extension of my own personality. I like that my photos are real, it tells a story. Do you plan the entire shoot concept, or have help? Yes, I take care of the whole artistic direction of my shoots. As editoriales stories I like to tell are from my aspirations and my past, I need to control everything. Of course once the scenario is set up, I check my teams to reap the critics who would benefit me to develop the best possible shooting. A photographer is nothing without his team. Are you self taught, educate? College, online classes, tutorials, Self Taught? What steps did you take to learn your craft? I am self-taught. When I was a model, I could not imagine to find myself on the other side of the lens. Photography attracted me when I realized the precious from what was offered to me to immortalize. The mastery of the tools then came naturally to me. 70
I learned from my mistakes and start trying to make things better. I started by argentic photography, I learned to develop my pictures with a very good teacher and now I start from scratch with digital and photoshop. Learning lasts forever! What inspires you for a shoot? Why? I am inspired by all the emotional dimensions of life. I like my photography makes its audience react, it recalls a memory, a thought, a desire, always something real. I am inspired by the truth of an emotion. Who would you like to shoot? Celebrities, model, designer? Why? (Not original I guess) Kate Moss. To test my resistance to pressure. Aha Who is your favorite designer? Why? Yves Saint Laurent. I like his style, the elegance of his modern cuts, his ability to transcend trends to become the trend. But above all, I love that he stayed an artist until his death. How do you want to inspire the world? Why? I do not want to inspire the world. I do not pretend to be able to. I give just a truth that makes me feel good, and I hope it will be good for someone else.
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ALLURE Photography: Paul Zhen of Zhen Images. Fashion: Louise Black Hair and Make Up: Ladonna Stein Models: Katie Phillips, Sarah Wagener Location The Aldredge House, Dallas, Texas
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