This guy is no stranger to the blog. Jonathan King’s latest venture, Mad Manhattan, is a rock/R&B band from right here in Oklahoma City. Check out the Facebook Page to listen to the first single recently released, recorded and produced entirely by Jon. (His many talents don’t end there.) More to come on the blog from a full promo shoot happening soon. For now, some favorites from a recent speed studio session:
The Afters
September 17th, 2012
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
Oklahoma City
Carolina Liar w/ Modern Rock Diaries
The Conservatory, Oklahoma City
September 3rd, 2012
Mad Manhattan is the new project of a good friend and very talented musician, Jon King. (This guy of multiple talents also designed my current portfolio website!) I hung out for one of their band practices to get some shots as they move toward preparing the record. Check out the first single “Shadow Talk” on their Facebook Page. Members pictured are Jonathan King (vocals, guitar), Jeremy Irons (keys), Cody Bass (drums), and Carlton Dorsey (bass).
I am so excited to finally announce the series that I’ve been working on for a looooong time, and the show where I will be debuting it! The theme is… wait for it…. ok, you already know- it’s zombies. Zombies meets high fashion, that is.
Brass Bell Studios will host a show opening for my conceptual editorial series, Zombies Are People Too, on Sunday, October 7th from 4:00pm- 7:00pm. Brass Bell Studio is located on the corner of NW 33rd & Villa in Oklahoma City. There is no admission cost, and the show will include a cash bar. After the opening, showings will be available by appointment during the month of October.
Check out the show website to watch the show trailer/sneak peek of one of the zombie shoots created by Andrew Sloat:
www.zombies-are-people-too.com
The idea was conceived years ago while doing a photo assignment for my fashion class. I made up my models to look like zombies to add some sort of creative interest in an otherwise very strait forward technical learning exercise. Since then, I’ve wanted to do an entire series, but take the time to do it right. It’s always been in the back of my mind. Last year, with the help of some awesome people, I decided to make it happen.
I’ve always been drawn to this dark aesthetic- kinda eery and creepy. I’m well-versed in B-horror movies, and Halloween is my favorite holiday. Obviously shooting weddings doesn’t really call for this style much (except of course in the case of the zombie engagement shoot), so when I have the opportunity to shoot photos with an edge, I’m very creatively motivated. I do however have an outlet in this realm when I’m working on some band promos or fashion shoots. (Now, I do want to clarify that the zombie aspect is truly meshed with fashion, so if scary movies aren’t your thing, rest assured that this will be fairly tame. Bloody/gory isn’t part of the vision in this case.)
For this series, I’ve worked with a handful of male and female models and the shoots take place in locations across Oklahoma. I couldn’t have done it without the help of Jessica Fulton, owner of Siren Beauty Lounge. She has been the makeup artist on the series, executing my vision perfectly! I’ve also worked with some fun and eager models who I’m excited to reveal at the show.
It has been a huge undertaking, but I’m extremely excited, and I think it will be the most personally important show I’ve done to date. Hope you can make it! Don’t forget to RSVP to the Facebook event!
Free Tulsa is an annual music festival in Tulsa Oklahoma. I had the opportunity to attend again this year and got some photos of some of my favorite locals!
RAW is an organization that hosts art shows in major cities across the country every month. I participated in OKC’s the second RAW show called Mixology. Thanks so much to every that bought tickets and came to support! I had a great time!
If you’re an artist looking for a venue to display your work, look at becoming a RAW artist! Even if you’re not in Oklahoma City, there may be one near you. Check out their website: http://www.rawartists.org/oklahomacity.
What makes them unique is the multi-sensory aspect they bring to the art show- featuring artists, musicians, fashion designers, models, hair and makeup artists, videographers, and more.
Click on the link below and find my name (#15) to see my video interview at the show!
Anna Lee RAW Video Interview
Blake Fischer:
My beautiful friend Caitlin participating as a model in the Nicole Moan ceramic corset fashion show:
I had the opportunity to photograph FUN. at their Diamond Ballroom concert in Oklahoma City. They were… well… “fun” to watch to say the least!
Paperscissor had their EP release at The Conservatory in Oklahoma City, and they put on their usual high energy show! Tracks from “Dream Cure Magic Attack” can be heard on their Facebook Page. The OK Gazette even did a writeup about the band before the release, which can be read here. I was excited to have them publish promo photos I took for the band with the article. The guys will be playing a set at Free Tulsa at the end of July, so if you’re planning on going- check them out!
Phone snapshot of the OK Gazette article:
