Frank Lucas was the first African American illustrator and photographer in Boston's advertising industry. He graduated from the Vesper George School of Art, after being an illustrator and photographer for the Army during the Korean War. He also made a career as a Graphic Designer and Art Director during the 1960s. Read more about the interesting career of Frank Lucas at The HistoryMakers' website.
Check out the beautiful photography of Roo Way. What I like about his work is that you can "see" a story within the photograph; it conjures a response from the viewer, not all photographers can help create that.
A former student of the Portfolio Center in Atlanta —Yay!—Roo has more than 10 years of experience in the creative industry. He photographs a variety of subjects: portrait & lifestyle, home & product, gear, and food & drink. He's right here in Chicago, but he travels all over the U.S. Be inspired by more of his work by checking out his website, Roo Way Photography: sheer awesomeness.
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One of many beautiful photos from the UK's Pride magazine, a magazine for the "aspirational modern woman of colour."
Dress: Jacques Azagury, £3,200
Leather gloves: Stylist’s own
Headpiece: Louis Mariette, £750
Earrings: Giles for Evoke, £115
Photographer: Luke Foreman
Fashion: Marcelo Hirata
Shot on location at Leeds Castle, Kent
(contact 01622 765400; www.leeds-castle.com)
Falcon courtesy of The Hawking Centre at Leeds Castle
Hair and make-up: Rytaro @ Era Management using Armani and L’Oréal Hair
Model: Sori @ Above & Beyond
Fashion assistant: Zana Legemzova
Special thanks to Direct Lighting
One of my coworkers was kind enough to share his wife's photography. Thanks Shawn! Color, texture, concept, and composition are what draw me to the beautiful photo journals by Alison McKenzie. The top two photos were shot in Paris. The bottom three were shot in Prague. Check out more of her work by clicking the link above. Thanks for sharing Alison!
Note: All photos are property of Alison McKinzie. Please get permission before distribution.
My boss passed along this brilliant album cover—"Fast Asleep" by Funki Porcini. Try not to read the text below the image until you have viewed it carefully.
Notice the words Funki Porcini, Fast Asleep using audio equipment?
Check out the abstract art by Arra. A former graduate of RISD, Arra moved to Los Angeles to work as an Architectural Designer. She combines her interest of Architecture with her passion for photography to create these colorful surreal works of art. You can find her on Etsy Artists of Color or check out her Flickr site to see more of her outstanding work.
I am loving this photography by Alicia Bock. The colors and layout are beautiful, energetic, yet simple.
The photography of Irene Suchocki caught my eye because of the color combinations. The mood of the photography feels melancholic and sometimes lonely, but the colors are beautiful. These are excellent colors for creating anything vintage. See more of her photography from her website.
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