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MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? MD: The label itself is growing rapidly and now that I have added the custom womens division more opportunities are on the horizon. The goals are to keep the delivering on impeccably tailored garments that has to be my number one focus. We do have exciting movie projects in the new year and I would love to be featured in more publications, Media platform and the film industry as I am now a CAFTCAD member. As a young business the challenges always lie with exposure, consistently work to make the public be aware that you exist and to have them share your voice is imperative and the most difficult part of my day to day.
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MD: the Eras of the 1920?-30?have always been an immense source of inspiration for how people use to be impeccably dressed and the pride that they took in the tailoring of their garments. The 1970?always is my main source of inspiration, the oversized lapels, the beautifully suppressed waistlines and garment details...there is something that I find consistently inspiring. I spend a tremendous amount of time reading and researching for my label and these two periods in time are
was told I would not have the opportunity to see them. How do you custom make garments without seeing the clients? I would have to rely of photographs to assist me define the proportions. As you can imagine, calculating and measuring the garments was the most difficult experience I?ve ever had and challenged my tailoring skills like never before. In the end 12 garments were made and perfectly fitted and have been seen by thousands of fans all over the world.
Sartorially incredible to me. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in MK: Tell us about some memorable moments
Mkovah Magazine? MD: I wanted to collaborate with Mkovah
as a designer? MD: I was approached to Create Dinner jackets for Celine Dion?s dancers on her ?Taking Chances? world tour. I had to Design
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MK: What inspires you to be a designer? MA: I?m always inspired by nature and architecture. Structure systems of buildings and natural structures. Plants and animals. MK: Tell us what defines you personally? MA: friendly , polite , big smile ! Believe in love and equality! MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? MA: My biggest challenge was to study two subjects I loved the most. Architecture and fashion and I did it. Always wanted to be a designer and have my own workshop where I can design and make my own creations. MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) MA: I think what makes someone unique is their personality. If we add education and talent to a great personality there is nothing that can stop you from being successful. MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your designer ambitions? MA: Probably end of my first ever London fashion week show bursting in tears at the backstage. MK: What are the things in your city or country that inspire your creativity? MA: life style , architecture , nature, Culture and art. MK: How is the designer scene where you are from? MA: many talented designers but all have to study in abroad due to luck of materials and sources. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? MA: A lot of positive feedbacks that makes me happy. We put so much effort and time into our work and seeing people loving , admiring and appreciating it brings big smile to my face. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? MA: Love sharing what we do with entire world. I think creating something from scratch it?s fascinating and the work Should be out there on magazines and social media. It inspires many young talents and also people who loves art and fashion.
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FASHION DESIGNER MMK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others struggling with getting into industry in general? MA: After or during education I highly advise to all young talents out there to do as much work experience as they can. This will help them learn so much about the industry and also a very good chance to show their talent to the companies. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? MA: I think it was the very friendly and genuine approach that made me agree. MK: Thank you for your time and interview MA: Thank you so much for the lovely interview.
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MK: What inspires you to shoot? PR: Much of my inspiration comes from within. I shoot my emotional and personal experiences from my past and present. My feelings and perceptions of society fuels my art. To put it simply, I shoot my mindseye. MK: What are some learning curves you are experiencing? PR: The most dramatic learning curve I experienced was when I transitioned from Landscape to Portrait Photography. It was a very different way of using my camera and bending light. It was also an adjustment to work with models and provide direction while adjusting composition. It is just a very different way of creating art. MK: What are your goals for your future in photography? PR: I wish to continue to push the boundaries of my creative side while sharing my art with the world. I do not plan on ever stopping photography. MK: What feedback to the industry would you like to give? PR: I would tell artists to believe in themselves and to hustle. Do not stop learning and continue to chase their love and passion for art. MK: What are some challenges you have overcome? PR: One of the challenges I had to overcome was societies view on what is or is not art. Having the ability to create beauty and the freedom of expression and individualism. This should be celebrated, not hidden. Once I was able to accept and overcome this view, my art blossomed. MK: Why did you decide to work with Mkovah Magazine? PR: Mkovah Magazine inspires independent artists to push their creative side. They support freedom of expression and are brave enough to share. MK: Thank you very much for your interview. PR: It is an absolute honor to be featured and Thank You sharing my art with your readership.
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pa u l h en r y MK: What inspires you to be a photographer? PC: I love fashion and working with the amazing and talented women in the industry, I love being able to create with light and shadow. MK: Tell us what defines you personally? PC: I love to laugh, love and have fun, I am eccentric and love to create as an artist and in the kitchen. MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? PC: Personal goals, to be the one everyone wants to shoot with. I challenge myself constantly to be better. I have to credit Lauren Brenc for much of my success in the fashion industry. My biggest achievement was breaking into the fashion industry with my photography and my work is now recognized throughout the US MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) PC:I am an emotional person when it comes to my photography, because I love and care so much about the girls that I work with, I have images that move me and bring tears to my eyes.
MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your photography ambitions? PC: My most memorable moments came when I met my girlfriend and best friend model Lauren Brenc, while shooting with her she has assisted me with my photography and helped me take it to the next level. Ambitions, I want to be better.
MK: How is the fashion and modeling scene where you are from? PC: I am originally from Boston, I would say fair but being in NYC now it?s just amazing. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? PC:I do receive constant feedback from my followers and clients, I am told how much they love working with me and the work that I produce. I am grateful for each opportunity I have to work with such amazing girls. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? PC: I was a photojournalism major, my content was always high contrast and emotional, I try to carry emotion and high contrast into my fashion work, the goal is to move people, evoke emotions. MK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others struggling with getting into modeling or industry in general? PC:First and foremost, be genuinely kind and respectful to your models, I love and appreciate all those that I work with, this has helped me with my success. Love what you do, if you love what you do you will be driven and successful. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? PC: It?s always an honor when asked to be featured for my work. MK: Thank you for your time and interview PC: Thank you for the opportunity
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MK: What are your goals for your future in
NICOLE ROM ANOFF MK: Tell us about your start as a photographer? NR: I?ve been shooting and interested in photography since I was little. I practiced taking
photography? NR: My goals are to continue to be published in magazines. I love creating fashion editorials, and it?s definitely a goal of mine to work with national Canadian magazines like Elle.
photos of my family and my Barbies dolls with a little film camera I was given. However, it was in
MK: What feedback to the industry would you
high school when I really fell for photography
like to give?
and the film developing process.. I knew then
NR: Specifically in the fashion photography
that photography was something I wanted to do
industry, it?s still heavily dominated by Men..
with my life. After high school though, I went to
and I think the industry needs to know there
University to study business and pursued a
are amazing female fashion photographers out
more professional career route from there. It
there.
wasn?t until an unexpected layoff that I decided to re-evaluate my career choice. I picked up the camera again and started snapping. It was at that point that I haven?t stopped or looked back.
MK: What are some challenges you have overcome? NR: I think a big challenge that I face is trying
MK: What inspires you to shoot?
not to compare my work with other photographers. As with all forms of art, there?s
NR: I love the entire process of putting together
a lot of self judgement and I find I critique my
a shoot. Often times it will be a location, a
work harsher than I should. I am overcoming it,
season, the model, or sometimes the wardrobe
mostly by understanding that we?re all on our
that inspires me to create a concept for a shoot.
own journey, and I try to feel inspired when I
Also, as of late I would say that trying new
look at others work, as opposed to competitive
lighting methods, or different ways of being
or critical of myself.
artistic with lenses really inspire me. MK: How is the fashion and modeling scene in MK: What are some learning curves you are experiencing?
Canada? NR: The fashion and modeling scene in Canada
NR: Well there are a few. One would be
is small but mighty. For the size of the country
mastering the Capture One program. I recently
(30 million), there are some incredible models,
switched over from Lightroom, and I?m not quite
photographers, and designers coming down
as savy as I would like to be at it yet.
the pipes.
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MK: What inspires you to be a photographer? RK: One of the main things that inspires me as a photographer is the ability to view the world on a deeper more detailed level than the average person. As my ?eye? grows I see how beautiful the world actually is.
MK: Tell us what defines you personally? RK: One main thing that defines me personally is my desire to be my best self. I'm a true believer that self mastery is a major key of life.
MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? RK: Getting a studio was one of my biggest personal goals I?ve achieved. Getting my photography to a level to shoot with signed models from major agencies and getting published was another major goal.
MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) RK:A major thing that makes me unique is my ability to use nothing but natural light. I don?t use studio light and I rarely use a light reflector. For example, I shot a model in front of a black back dropped using the sunlight from my window. I manipulated the light by adjusting my curtains. When I released the pictures many of my followers thought I used a studio light set up. It took years to understand natural light and I proud myself on that skill. MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your photography ambitions? RK: I will tell you about my most recent. During the end of November I flew out to London and shot with Milk Model Management. That moment was really amazing for me because going overseas always seemed farfetch'd but I see now more than ever nothing is farfetch?d.
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MK: How is the fashion and modeling scene where you are from? RK: The Scene in New York is small surprisingly. Everyone knows everyone. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? RK: My supporters are the most amazing people ever. They support me and I support them. Im apart of an online group with other photographers from around the world. We share our work and give each other feedback. The love is real and I appreciate it all. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? RK: I mostly put out minimalistic headshots; all shot in natural light. My theme is tasteful and simplistic. My goal is to create timeless portraits for the people I shoot. MK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others struggling with getting into modeling or industry in general? RK: Make sure you perfect your craft, network with peers that have positive vibes, and work the hardest you possibly can. Those core points will lead you in the right direction. MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? RK: I really loved the past issues and the direction of the Magazine. Thank you for giving other artist a voice. MK: Thank you for your time and interview RK: Thank you I really appreciate the opportunity and love you guys showed for me.
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Name: Weijie Fan (Fan Gogh)
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Website: fangoghphoto.com Phone: 07445203516Email: fangoghphoto@gmail.com
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MK: What inspires you to be a photographer? FG: Photography unearthed the creative spark inside of me and enabled me to move beyond my troubles, ultimately brings me joy. I love bringing an image from my imagination to reality.
MK: Tell us what defines you personally? FG: I believe in people. Raising others up and helping each other get to new levels can make you not just a better artist, but also a better person. I don?t view others as competitors but more like peers. The photography community is much better when we focus on our love for the art so I?m always up for sharing what I know with other new aspiring photographers.
MK: What has been your main goal with photography for your community? FG: I love working with models, makeup artists and fashion designers that I truly believe in. To be able to help show off a designer ?s inspirational creations on models who inject soul into the designs that help create a final masterpiece - is a dream come true. It?s a great feeling when people you look up to in the community have the same respect for you and put that trust in you to capture their goals. It?s beautiful.
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MK: What are some personal goals or challenges you have achieved? FG: Convincing my parents that photography itself is more than just a hobby was the biggest challenge I?ve overcome so far. They had put me on the route of Engineering in hopes that I could have a stable and safe career path. Creativity output was only accepted as side projects. For a long time I did try to make that happen and keep them happy. It took me nearly 5 years for me to discover that not being my true self was the most unstable and destructive path. MK: What makes you unique? (please be specific) FG: My personal life journey is what makes me unique. Whilst not every part of my life seemed like a positive event at the time, looking back at it now, I can see how it contributes to my working process and ultimately helped me to stand out in the world of photography. I started painting when I was a toddler, Engineering when I was a teenager and once I discovered photography during my twenties; I was undergoing huge changes mentally. Subsequent to dealing with long term depression, I risked everything from relationships to giving up a ?secure?future in pursuit of my passion. When I read a brief or plan a project, I envision the image I want to create, 9 times out of 10 it?s very similar to the end result. Surprisingly, Engineering has helped me develop a knack for problem solving and planning. These skills guide me when I create sets for the shoot and allowing me to achieve the desired effects.
MK: Tell us about some memorable moments of your photography ambitions? FG: My friends invited me to go to Hyper Japan Festival at the London O2 arena in 2015. I was only one year into photography at the time. When I saw the photos from previous festivals, my eyes lit up and I thought this was a great chance to shoot at an event which also included a fashion show. A week later I managed to be hired as the official head photographer for this event. I didn?t have much professional experience prior to this event, so it was great confidence booster for me and they were impressed with the photos I delivered.
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MK: Tell us about the types of photos that inspired you to start shooting? FG: I started to learn photography by watching YouTube tutorials and searching for information on google. Karl Taylor was a popular photographer and I was captivated by. His commercial styled photographs showed high technical knowledge. MK: What kind of feedback you are getting from fans? FG: As my style is beginning to form and becoming more distinctive, I?ve been reciving alot of positive feedback. Other artists are starting to reach out with interesting ideas for collaboration. 2019 is looking to be a super creative and busy year. I?m really looking forward to planning these projects. MK: Tell us about your content you put out. What is the general goal there? FG: I specialise in editorial fashion photography. I like big bold images that are visually striking. I aim to attract people who love and appreciate the process in devising, directing and working on photoshoots. I hope this can lead me to meet great people and travel to amazing locations. MK: Reflecting on your personal journey what advice would you give others wanting to use photographer to tell their story? FG: Be humble and understand that photography is a lifetime skill that you have to keep learning and be willing to adapt to the changes in the industry. Don?t focus on others too much, focus on what your goal is and know that to become successful in any career in art you need to develop a great business mind as well as your artistic skills. MK: How can Mkovah Magazine be an outlet for you? FG: It?s a great platform for me to showcase my work, meet like-minded people and reach new audiences.
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MK: Why did you agree to be featured in Mkovah Magazine? FG: Th e t ag lin e cau gh t m y at t en t ion , ?in spir ed by t h ose w h o r ein ven t t h em selves? I alw ays believed in ch an gin g w it h t im e or be lef t beh in d. Rein ven t ion is a big par t of w h at m ak es som eon e gr eat t h r ou gh t im e. Som e of t h e qu est ion s ar e ver y t h ou gh t pr ovok in g an d h elped m e clar if y m y ow n goals.
MK: Thank you for your time and interview FG: Thank you for having me, looking forward to doing more fun projects with you in the near future.
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