The face of Beauty.

I’m planning on introducing you guys to a beautiful masculine model which  is definitely worth a minute of your attention. Sasha Khanin is born in Minsk at the first of June 1993 and I’ve heard he’s the only known androgynous model in Belarus. Well, by now I still don’t know a lot about him so FORGIVE ME if any of the information that I’m giving you is incorrect!

I’m writing down an interview for him and let’s hope he wants to have a little chat with me so you guys can get to know him a little better. ;) For now on, take a look at these beautiful pictures and admire the soft features of his face and his gorgeous appearance. If some of you have any questions, don’t hesitate to mail this address: automatisch_@hotmail.com. I can write them down in the interview as long as they are appropriate.

Clinical Affair by Marcus Ohlsson, with Moa Hedström.

Marcus Ohlsson (WM Arist Management) delivers a story of austere glamour for the latest issue of Bon International. Wearing ivory ensembles selected by fashion editor Naomi Itkes, models Sara Blomqvist, Hedvig Palm, Moa Hedström and Hanna Svensson slip into the roles of nurse and patient with the clinical setting. / Makeup by Katarina Håkansson, Hair by Mike Lundgren

Moa Hedström, a classical beauty.

It isn’t a secret that the fashion world is font of extreme models which can keep fascinating the media and spectators. There are more androgynous models, and even tattoos and piercings are becoming more common. As example, Alice Dellal, who is known for her rough appearance and image, and half shaved hair, is a huge fashion icon nowadays. With this, the fashion world is breaking its own rules and becomes more and more fun and interesting.

As you might know by now, I’m fascinated by ‘special’ models, so today I was looking around on the internet and like this I found a shoot with Moa Hedström. She grew up in Karlstad, Sweden, and was scouted online by the fashion editor of Rodeo Magazine not so long ago. She has a fabulous personality and as you guys can see, she’s pretty extreme and yet a classical beauty. She’s signed with Nisch Management and already in the first three weeks of her modeling career she was booked for the three most important magazines in Sweden: Elle Sweden with Andreas Sjödin and Robert Ryberg, as well Bon Magazine with Marcus Ohlsson and Naomi Itkes and Rodeo Magazine.

Aftershow party @ PURE, Stockholm.

Hej hej!

Just like I told you a few days ago; I will tell you guys about our aftershow party in Sweden! Like everyone seemed to know that night, Eric Saade threw an aftershow party to celebrate the success of his amazing ‘Pop Explosion’ tour. The 28^th of April the tour ended as Eric Saade blew his audience away in Stockholm.

After the concert, we returned to the hotel and got all dressed up and ready to party all night long at ‘PURE’, one of the new nightclubs in Stockholm. ‘PURE’ is a club for an accustomed and selective audience. It has a modern design and it’s the place to be for those who are over 22 years and looking for a pleasant evening with a professional approach, good service, groovy and happy music and relaxed and euphoric mood!

When we arrived there, everything was pretty overwhelming. Our names were on the guest list and once we entered the place we were surprised by the posh and luxury this club owns. There were couches, tables, an amazing dance floor and great light effects which added perfectly to the relaxing but pleasant sphere.

We ordered a few drinks (and got drunk way sooner than we expected) and suddenly I was approached by a photographer. He came to me and complimented me on my shoes, and he asked me if he could take a few pictures of them. I said yes, but didn’t pay a lot of attention to him at first. Then suddenly he gave me his phone number and invited Kim and me to go to another club with him later. He told me he could get us in everywhere we wanted, even into VIP lounges etc. I think he could read the disbelief on my face cus suddenly he told me “Come with me.” And before we knew what happened, we walked through the club straight into the VIP lounge of PURE where the Swedish famous people were partying.

We got free champagne, chilled in the sofa’s and got to meet models and artists, etc. Also Eric Saade was there (as expected, because it was his party after all.) We don’t remember a lot about this night, unfortunately. Once we got the free booze it went downhill with us, especially with me, hahah. We had a lot of fun, though. It was amazing to have the opportunity to party in this secluded area of the club with these great and friendly people.

We got back at the hotel early in the morning and I remember falling asleep almost immediately as I crashed on my bed. I guess the pictures say enough… It was a perfect evening, though, and when I think back, I wish we were still there right now. When you’re in Stockholm for holidays, please, don’t hesitate to visit this nightclub! It’s brilliant. J

Magdaléna Gray

As you guys know, I’m a huge fan of photography. When I post fashion posts on this blog, it’s mostly about the models or the photographer, not really about the brand which they promote. This time I wanted to introduce you to the work of a young artist who, in my opinion, deserves a minute of your attention. As an upcoming talent nowadays, it’s rather difficult to be seen and noticed because there is so much competition and the possibilities are HUGE, so for today I decided to give you guys the chance to get to know the work of one of my dear friends: Magdaléna Gray.

Born and raised, she grew up in France in a city near Paris. The 24-year old is passionate about photography and spends every single day behind the lens of her camera.

      1) Where did your passion for photography come from?

-Well... I have a passion for Art in general, I sing, draw, act, design... Many members of my family are painters. My mum was a drawer and designer so I Kind of grew up with it. And Photography came quite late but very naturaly when I realized that I could not spend a day without thinking at least 15 times a day "this or that would make a good picture". And actually taking those 15 pictures a day lol

2) With which cameras do you work?

-I am a Canon girl. I have an EOS 450D, and an EOS7D with three lenses and an external flash.
But I also work with my blackberry torch !
Oh and for special moments I use my Fujifilm Instax (polaroid)

3) What does photography mean to you?

-Photography is making things beautiful. Or at least, showing a side of something that doesn't come to people's mind when they first look at it. It is also a way to take things, people and situations out of their first purpose.

4) What are you looking for when you want to shoot something?

-I want the picture to be strong. I want it to give more a feeling than a one way interpretation. I like when two people talk about my pictures and see different things.

5) Is there a kind of ritual or a habit which you do before starting a photoshoot?

-I check the settings, because I forgot once and half of my shoot was impossible to use...

6) What’s your inspiration? What do you want to achieve?

-My inspiration is mostly in other photographer's work, I also ask my models to bring ideas of what they would like to do in a shoot.
My goal is to show beauty. I had a few times shootings where models told me at the end "I usually hate myself on pictures but I do like the pictures that we did together. I feel confident". That's one of the best thing I can hear!

7) Are there any kind of feelings you want to bring up within people with your work?

-I may have to work on this but I don't want people to feel disturbed by my pictures. At least not in a brutal way. I like to have people charmed by every picture so they can accept things that would usually frighten them.
So I would say Attractive Disturbance :)

 
8) Is there something what you prefer to shoot more than anything else? For example; do you prefer to shoot people, landscapes or just other random subjects?

-My favorite shootings are portraits and fashion shootings. Fashion shootings are very complicated but you can bring a lot of freedom and originality in your shots.

9) When you shoot people, do you prefer to know them or do you prefer to work with people you’ve never seen before? 

-I like both, I actually don't have any problem making people comfortable so at the end I know the model anyway lol

10) What’s the most daring or touching subject you ever had to shoot?

-I recently shot my first nephew who is a bit less than a month. They were kind of the first "real" pictures of him so it was a touching moment.
For the daring part, I once shot four guys and two of them suddenly took off their shirts. They were very tall and very strong so I felt a bit impressed lol

11) Where do you see yourself and your photography in ten years?

-With my own studio in NYC, doing Fashion Photography :)

12) What would be your advice for other people who are interested in photography?

-You can find a lot of advice on which way to do this art or another. Advices that sometimes make you feel like you're not a real artist because you don't do this or that.
So just go with your own flow, work hard. And above all, read the userguide of your camera, it is the answer to many photographic failures :)

13) Can you show me your personal top 3 of your own taken pictures?

-My Top three pictures would probably the next three pictures I'll take ...
The first picture I have been really proud of came from a Shoot that I did with a good friend where she is holding a Vogue magazine.

14) Is there anything else you want to tell me and the readers?

-I'm single so if Johnny Depp or Jessie J are passing by, please leave a message :)

If you’re curious to see some of her work, click HERE to visit her page and feel free to leave a comment.