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the time between seasons, by rebecca alice

Posted on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Rebecca Alice is contributing to the pool of talented Texas artists I am just beginning to discover and I love her dreamy photos.

petite tenue: tell me a little about yourself!

rebecca: I'm 23 years old. I was born and raised in Marietta, GA and moved to Texas when I was 15. I'm a bit of an introvert but by no means am I shy. I love meeting new people because I find each person so interesting, I like finding out what makes them tick. I am one of seven children, me being the third oldest. There were often times in my life where I've felt invisible, but I like it that way because it leaves more room for me to observe. I enjoy spending my free time wandering outdoors, having my heart broken by films, or brainstorming my next project.

petite tenue: how did you get into photography?

rebecca: Around the time I was 15, I had this huge burst of inspiration and creative energy. I wanted to soak up the world. My mom was in the hospital at the time, I was hopelessly in love (or so I thought), I was discovering tons of new music and meeting new people— I needed an outlet for all the twisting emotions I was feeling. Before I wanted to be a photographer, I wanted to make films. Before I wanted to make films, I wanted to make music. Photography was the easiest to get into, though I still to this day draw heavy inspiration from my favorite music and films. I would borrow my mom's point and shoot and document anything and everything. By the time I was 17 I had discovered the online photography community. I would spend hours online just in awe of everyone's talent and ability to capture beauty. On my 18th birthday I was gifted my first DSLR. My entire family had pitched in to buy me one. By the time I graduated high school in 2009 I knew I wanted to be a photographer, but I still had a lot to learn, so I enrolled at The Art Institute of Houston- North. I graduated last Spring and now here I am, poised for my next big adventure.

petite tenue: what do you have in store for the summer and the near future?

rebecca: I am currently working on refurbishing my website and starting a blog to share more of my work. I plan to travel a little more and photograph my experiences. I will also be making Austin, TX my new home! I'm very excited about it all.

petite tenue: if you could photograph anyone, who would you choose?

rebecca: As far as fashion goes, I love photographing people that have an otherworldly look about them. Elle Fanning comes to mind. I would also love to photograph some of my favorite artists and musical acts. There are too many to list here obviously, but there's something special about a photograph of a person who possesses a great talent, you can almost see it in their eyes. It transcends the medium and grabs hold of you.

photos: rebecca alice

instagram: @_ralice

model: bryan hamilton

undressed: wiissa

Posted on: Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Wiissa is a film and photography duo that consists of Vanessa Hollander and Wilson Philipe, based in New York and Miami, who also happen to be a couple. I love everything they create and am so happy to share more about them!

petite tenue: I love collaborative projects and feel like people are so lucky when they find someone that they can work with as well as you two seem to. What do you think are the contributing factors that allow you to produce such consistently good work together?

wiissa: We definitely are really lucky to have found each other since we work so well together. None of our work would be the same if it were not made together! We’ve been dating for almost 6 years and are always together, so our compatibility has just made it really easy. Wilson’s much better with the technical side of things and working cameras, and I’m more into the styling aspect and directing. We both like to work on the two aspects, but our interest and skills in each aspect of taking photos makes it easy for us to split the work up and do it together.

petite tenue: Your photos seem so nostalgic, yet relevant. What are you inspired by most?

wiissa: I feel like we have a pretty wide range of inspiration and it’s always changing! A lot of it comes from advertisements from the 1960’s and 70’s. We’re also both music people so a lot of old music (and some new stuff too) serves as a main source of inspiration.

petite tenue: What kind of things will you be working on this summer?

wiissa: We’ve been working on some music videos in New York and are going to LA in a bit to hopefully work on some more commercial stuff!

petite tenue: If you could photograph anyone, who would you choose?

wiissa: Hmm probably Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg back in the late 60’s. Or maybe Jimi Hendrix!! This is a tough one…

photos: wiissa

instagram: @wiissa0

angels & bridges, by blake cyrier

Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Blake Cyrier is one of the featured artists in the next issue of undressed. Lucky for us, he shared an extra editorial and answered some questions to hold us over until it is released!

photos: blake cyrier, model: lexi johnson

petite tenue: tell me a little about yourself! how did you get into photography?

blake cyrier: My name is Blake Cyrier. I moved around quite a bit in my youth. When people ask where I’m from I just like to say “America”, because I’ve lived in so many states. I am originally from South Carolina and have lived in Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and Southern California. My parents would always advise me to buy a journal to start documenting my life. I wasn’t too keen on the idea of writing my whole life story out. It seemed too time consuming to me at the time. So instead, I picked up a camera. I found that it was the best way for me to document and express myself.

When I was about 17 I did my first “real” model photoshoot with a close buddy of mine. He worked at Abercrombie & Fitch at the time and we were inspired to shoot something similar to their ads. So I grabbed my camera one summer afternoon and we walked out to the pond behind the house to shoot. He ended up getting signed with a modeling agency with the photos we took. This of course, inspired me to further pursue my photography career.

Apart from the photography world, I love to skate and surf. I love to camp and go on adventures. Road trips are my favorite.

petite tenue: what are some of your inspirations?

blake cyrier: I’m inspired by Jason Lee Parry and Basement Fox. I love their sense of adventure and the free spirit feel to their work. I also love that they shoot with film, something I am trying to do more of.

In addition to photography, I am a cinematographer. I would have to say that I usually base the majority of my inspiration off of watching movies. I like my work—even my photos—to have a nostalgic/cinematic and dreamy feel to it.

I strive to incorporate my thoughts and emotions into my work. Music plays a big part in my preparing for a shoot. The first thing I do is fire up a playlist and then close my eyes and just let my imagination run wild. I’ll have a note pad close by to jot down any inspiration that comes to mind.

Nature is something else that inspires me. Being on the road in the back woods, away from the hustle and bustle, frees the mind, allowing it to create without boundaries.

petite tenue: what can we expect from you in the near future?

blake cyrier: Oh wow, I have quite a bit of plans for the near future:

More film projects! More editorial work!

You can expect to see my latest editorial “Urban LA” published on SickyMagazine.com at the beginning of June. I am gearing up for two editorials at the end of this month, excited for that.

I am making plans for my first photo book. I am also planning to shoot with 35mm film and Polaroid more often.

I am constantly itching to create. Whether it is shooting an editorial or cinematic short films, I always strive to keep my creative juices flowing.

I am definitely going to be traveling more, so definitely follow my instagram to keep a look out for my new and upcoming work!

photos: blake cyrier

instagram: @blakecyrier
tumblr: www.blakecyrier.tumblr.com

model: lexi johnson, cmg models

instagram: @lexikj

paradise dreaming, by cary fagan

Posted on: Wednesday, May 7, 2014

I met Cary Fagan on day two of my recent southwest road trip when he was photographing a model at Hamilton Pool in Texas.

He is majorly friendly and talented and here's the proof.

petite tenue: Tell me more about yourself! Are you originally from Texas?
cary fagan: My name is Cary B Fagan Jr.
I play the saxophone and soccer.
I enjoy writing movie scripts and listening to scores.
I work at American Apparel (currently) and have 4 Yorkies (Dash, Django, Simba, and Nala)
Math is my favorite subject, I love Jazz/Samba music, creating make believe scenarios in my head, and the color yellow (because yellow signifies happiness).
"Her" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" are my favorite movies so far this year.
Thunder Cat is my favorite artist, specifically "Is it Love?" and "Tenfold". They make me feel cool inside.
Meditation is cool and I watch a lot of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".

I was born in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Texas during my second year in elementary school. Haven't been back since, but one day I will make that road trip.

petite tenue: How long have you been taking photos? How did you get into it?

cary: I've been taking photos for about three to four years now. I've been taking it seriously for about a year now, ever since I picked up my first film camera, which was a Pentax Super Program, handed to me by my good friend Justin. I first got into photography through subtle punishment from my father. I had gotten in trouble in middle school one day and that weekend I had to wake up early to spend some time with him at Brazos Bend Park and take photographs. I didn't enjoy the thought of taking pictures of inanimate objects, but my perception changed after taking multiple images of butterflies, trees, and alligators.

Today, I have to say, nature is a huge influence in my photography. I don't regret getting in trouble at school. Thanks, Dad.

petite tenue: I love that you use film. What is your favorite thing about shooting film?
cary: The ability to create a story for strangers with whom I don't have to speak to. Not that I don't enjoy talking to people or anything, I do, but, with the work that I produce, I'd love to create something for the viewers to wonder or question and create that sense of curiosity. Shooting film is like a math problem, for example, you will need the components A and B to solve C, in this instance natural lighting and the correct settings will create the image I envision before the "Click"!

petite tenue: Any particular photographers you look up to?

cary: Tamara Lichtenstein, Bryant Eslava, Matt Tammaro, Megan Tipps, Dennis Auburn, Tasanuva Awal.

I look up to the photographers, specifically, because they all have their hand at shooting film, they know what it means to create. Their composition is limitless, each photograph they publish tells a story to the viewer. I think my photography started shaping when I studied their work. I like they fact that I can smile when I see their images because I know the hard work they put into their passion.

With that being said, never stop following your dreams. Do not let society tell you "you can't", because you can.

I am happy and love what I do. I hope this message speaks volumes.

petite tenue: What can we expect from you in the near future?
cary: You can expect a brand new layout to my site, along with new images this summer. I am in the midst of something beautiful (hopefully). I also plan on getting my first photo book published this year. I am shooting for American Apparel later this month, very excited for that. More traveling, too!

photos: cary fagan

ig: @crashnebula

twitter: @caryfagan

model: natasha cosme

clothing: american apparel

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