I Am Zain: Photography Issue 37 by I Am Zain Photography

CONTRIBUTORS Publisher/ Photographer Art/ Production Director Featured Artist Featured Actress/ Model Model Elite Model

Phillip “Zain” Dias Jr. Phillip “Zain” Dias Jr. Jalisa Reyes Ami Park DJ Mavric Anri Chanturia

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EDITORIAL/ADVERTISEMENT INQUIRIES New Jersey // New York (862) 899 8242 iamzainmagazine@gmail.com www.iamzainmagazine.com I Am Zain Photography Magazine is an independent publication, promoting new talent and encouraging natural beauty through unprocessed photos. I Am Zain Photography Magazine welcomes contributing pieces pertaining to the issue’s topics. The opinions expressed in I Am Zain Photography Magazine are not necessarily those of I Am Zain Photography Magazine. by submitting pieces, contributing writers automatically grant full permission to make necessary changes to the article to reflect upon excellence and accuracy. I Am Zain Photography Magazine reserves the right to edit and to refuse publication of any submission. All the materials submitted to I Am Zain Photography Magazine become property of I Am Zain Photography Magazine. Please note that all of the images in this magazine, and on my full portfolio site are copyrighted.

WHAT’S INSIDE FeatureD ModeL

January 2017 Issue 37

COnTEnTS 10 Model of the Year dj mavric 20 Abstraction 32 ami park 46 Ja-lisa reyes On THE COVEr: AMi PArK

32 PUBLiSHEr’S nOTE I Am Zain Photography is a local, wellestablished studio, located in new Jersey founded in 2006. my portable studio combines both classic and contemporary styles of photography, creating striking, classic images and a hint of cinematic flare. Photography is my passion; I truly believe your final portraits will not only be treasured memories, but everlasting works of art. I am always open to your ideas and would love to answer any questions you may have. contact the studio to set up a consultation. I look forward to creating with you!

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e are pleased to announce that the model of the year (2016) is dJ mavric. congratulations, mavric!

mavric was successful in creating stunning expressions throughout the years. making cover twice in the year of 2016, mavric has shown his best. mavricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievement is particularly impressive since he started modeling for the magazine in 2015 and became an I Am Zain model elite.

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Ami Park is an los Angeles based actor, dedicating her life and work towards empowering Asian Americans while breaking the stereotypes media portrays them in. she recently starred in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fracturedâ&#x20AC;?, an entry produced for the hbo Asian Pacific American visionaries short film competition, while currently shooting for other films such as The chicken Party, and Plum.

magazine- bimonthly magazines dedicated to media, politics, lifestyle and culture for the Asian American community. she has interviewed some of the most renowned actors such as george takei, and have taken part in the 2016 unforgettable gala as well as kcon 2016 and many more. (visit www.kore.am for more details.)

she is very excited for what the new year has in store, and is extremely Aside from acting, she is a current honored to be a part of the fresh host on kore Asian media, an online start on the January 2017 monthly extension of koreAm and Audrey edition!

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“WE LOVE LIFE, NOT BECAUSE WE ARE USED TO LIVING BUT BECAUSE WE ARE USED TO LOVING.” - FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE

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Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul, like you. - Shannon L. Alder

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I Am Zain FEATURE

The ARTIST to watch

JALISA REYES What’s something you learned early on in your career that made you a better artist?

If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?

To be yourself. It’s easy to get lost in the facade of “faking it until you make it” and fairly tough to be yourself in this industry. If nothing else, I’ve learned how to disregard the pressure of trying to fit in to society and accept myself for who I am. Flaws and all, the only opinion that remains valid is my own.

The perception that comes with being an artist. The glitz and the glam isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Some of the richest people on this planet are miserable. I don’t think people understand the hard work and dedication that is put into being a true artist.

What’s a subject you’ve always wanted to write a song/sing about? I’ve always wanted to write about the inequalities between women and men. Particularly, the double standard, and how woman are treated differently from men. When it comes to sex and money, woman are treated unfairly and harsh. If I would write a song it would be an anthem to change the mindset of closed minded people. If you could cover any song what would it be and why? Even if it’s just in a karaoke session. Twenty Eight by The Weeknd. I chose this song simply because I can relate entirely, not just because I’m a Weeknd fan. The song also has high notes that I would love to try to hit, and I’m all about testing yourself and pushing your boundaries.

What project are you working on now? I’m currently working on a 3-part EP that I am hoping to drop within this year. It’s top secret but I can tell you a few details. It is based on the phases of change which are precontemplation, contemplation, determination, action, and maintenance. The EP will also have a visual concept to go against the music demonstration these phases. Do you encourage natural beauty? Entirely. With me being a tomboy, I’m never wearing makeup and my hair is usually in a bun, and even then I still feel beautiful. Beauty isn’t about the clothes on your back or what brand is smacked on your face, but rather what qualities your personality acquires. INTERVIEW BY: PHILLIP DIAS JR.

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“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.” - Ken Venturi

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