Kelsea Kosko | TLP Photo Feature
Kelsea submitted these beautiful images to me. I was very impressed and intrigued, so I wrote back asking a few questions. Here is what she had to say. "I am a seventeen year old photographer from Fort Myers, Florida. I have been shooting since November 2010 when I was given my mom's old Minolta. So for the first few months I shot only film, but have recently started using a Canon Rebel, a polaroid when possible, and a disposable waterproof camera.
My subjects are always kids from class, sometimes friends, but mostly just acquaintances who I find interesting (but usually we become friends by the time the shoot is over!) I think the real thrill is just talking to or passing by someone in the hall and noticing a beauty about them, that they aren't even aware they possess.
Being able to use models would be an honor and probably very inspiring as well. But for now I am simply too far away from any major city (closest is Miami).
My original intent was to just shoot for myself, because it's sort of a personal obsession. My goals for quite some time have been to live and study in New York City and travel, and recently my teachers and friends suggested I should try to show my photos to colleges there, or try to get an internship. Yes, you may post my work, I would be thrilled. I found the Last People as I was reading the art blog "Ok great"! Thanks again and this made my day!!"
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JOYRIDE Art Show
I will have some photos hanging in BFF's Joyride art show this Thurday 6/23 6-9pm. Come, look, party, buy art.
My Eyes Are Open | by Keith Terra
Keith just released his photo book My Eyes Are Open. I got a sneak peak at this a month or so ago, and it is great. Go buy one. Incase you missed it, check out Keith's TLP feature here.
TLP Interview with Colin Simmons
Colin Simmons is an emerging photographer in the NYC scene. He has an inspiring style and perspective that makes me want to be with friends, see the country, meet new people, and play in the streets on New York City. We met though our mutual friend Ruel Wormz Smith, who Colin plays along side of in their band Imaginary Friends. Dave Ghandi Hall just made his new online portfolio come to life, which you can check out after reading the interview.
Studio On Fire
Saw this on Beast Pieces, pretty rad poster made by Studio on fire of bike part printed typography for the ArtCrank bike shows.
Globe Dye Factory | Photos
Almost two years ago to the date, Joe Saksa, Dave King and I explored the Globe Dye Factory in Philadelphia with our buddy Brockner. Brockner has his metal design shop set up next door to the abandoned factory that once housed a yarn dying company, allowing us easy access to the dilapidated building. Once inside...
Interview | Chris Piascik
Chris’ work has been featured in numerous publications, and has exploded within the bike blog-o-sphere. In addition to killing it as a designer / illustrator, he can throw down on his 20-inch and fixie. I think for many people in the creative fields, it is easy to become cynical and bitter—but Chris has fortunately managed to evade this. Even in his works that deal with serious topics, there is a sense of humor and positive empowerment that is hard to find.
So it goes. And so on.
I just discovered that Brooklyn via Ohio shredder and nice guy, Torey Kish, has a sweet photo website at toreykish.com. Also check out his cru at Act Like You Know, and grab their new vid 'Still Here'
This Wild Idea
A roadtrip photo documentary by Theron Humphrey. The work speaks for itself. Looks like a blast of American culture. Who doesn't want to drive across the country? I'm envious.