Issue #22 is here, and it’s been an amazing summer! September is here, marking the end of summer and the start of fall. We’ve got some exciting shoots lined up for you this fall, including travel and modeling adventures. But for now, let’s dive into our September issue and explore what’s inside.
First up, we have an editorial called “Farm-girl Flirt.” Meet Lizzy, a model from Shin Yokohama, Japan. She’s now living in Austin, TX, where we had the chance to shoot together on an old farm. We captured two editorials during our time there, and this is the first one. The lighting was stunning – beautiful natural late afternoon light, and the outfit was simple yet sexy. It was set at the beginning of the woods behind the barn.
Next, we have “Football Fantasy” with our always-popular Luci. We shot this in an old, abandoned boxing gym in the locker room area. Luci was posing with a football and helmet, and her outfit showed off our favorite football team, the New York Giants.
“On the Rocks” is our next editorial. It was shot with returning model Bianca on a cliffside in the Joshua Tree desert. It was hot, which we expected, but also windy, which we didn’t. Bianca had to remove her hair extensions because the wind was blowing them in her face. She also had to be very careful as she moved around the rocks during the shoot.
“Summer Splash” was filmed with a new face, Indi. She has such an exotic look and beautiful curly hair. We shot in a location that looks like it’s somewhere in Greece. There’s an amazing pool area with side columns and perfectly shallow water; it’s just right for Indi to stand and not be too far in the water at the same time.
Now, let’s talk about our three articles. The first one is “The Laundry Basket Is Not Okay.” It’s a monologue from the studio laundry basket. It’s overstuffed, under-appreciated, and one tangled thong away from quitting. Next, “How To Introduce Your Partner to Tantra” is from our recurring author, Leola. She’s going to give us her take on how to make this difficult, but worthwhile introduction. Finally, “Ritual Season” and how September is the season of quiet power. Rituals replace chaos. Here’s how to slow down, refocus, and return to yourself.
Akira is next in “Elevated Exposure.” We shot some in the actual studio, but I thought it might be interesting to shoot out on the fire escape. It was a cool day, so we opted for jeans, Doc Martens, and a sexy top.
And finally, we have “Shadow Play.” This is a shoot of Kelly from photographer Joakim Karlsson from Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He finds cool locations with artistic lighting/mood for all his editorials. We’ve published his work before and will again.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy Issue#22.
Cheers,
Jeff Gottlieb (Editor-In-Chief)