Here it is, my double photoshoots in collaboration with Vanessa from The Haute Pursuit. I know I always say this, but these shoots are my best to date. And that's good you know? To say that your latest work is your best because it shows you have grown and evolving to be a finer creative. This first set is inspired by Film Noir, and the films of Wong Kar Wai, and Pedro Almodovar, also the title came from the 60's song called "She's Not There" by the Zombies. Thanks to Melissa Araujo for her clothing pieces which Vanessa wears in the first 2 photos! And also thanks to Carlie Wong for letting us borrow the sequins gown that Vanessa wears towards the end of this editorial! Enjoy!
Malcolm McLaren — About Her
MODEL: VANESSA HONG
PHOTOGRAPHY • RETOUCH & EDITING • TEXT •
HAIR & MAKEUP • STYLING • CREATIVE DIRECTION: QUAN MAI
CREATIVE ASSISTANT: MELISSA ARAUJO
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Take care. Maybe one day you'll escape your past.
If you do, look for me.
BONUS: ALTERNATE EDITORIAL
And here is the alternate editorial, or rather, the alternate ending. You know when you watch a film and there are 2 endings?! Yes! It's like this. But here is a more strong-willed and fierce Vanessa. I call her VANESSA 2.0! lol. Thanks to Bernard for getting in touch with Obakki and asking to borrow some of their clothing pieces which Vanessa wears in the first 3 photos!
MODEL: VANESSA HONG
PHOTOGRAPHY • RETOUCH & EDITING • TEXT •
HAIR & MAKEUP • STYLING • CREATIVE DIRECTION: QUAN MAI
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BEHIND THE SCENES
we started with the alternate set first...
I'm doing hair and makeup for Vanessa for the 2nd set
Melissa helping out... lol
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ONE MORE THING
If you live in Vancouver or if you're a fan of The Haute Pursuit or BOTH, you should definitely come by and say hey on April 3rd at her yard sale hosted by Melissa Araujo... pick up a few pieces you've always admired from her blog!
poster made my me; yours truly! ;)
SWOON~
ReplyDeleteI love love love love this shoot! Gah, you're such an inspiration!
Quan, you art is amazing. I hope we can work together again. You are a force to be reckoned with! Your visit here was such an eye opener and creativity just sparkled everywhere. Keep it up, you are fantastique babes! Your star is just going to keep on shining!
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You are truly amazing. Your photos are beautiful and I love reading Vanessa's blog. Melissa is a good friend of mine from when I lived in Vancouver! Love your stuff ;)
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Natasha
Gorgeous, especially with the music accompaniment!
ReplyDeleteamazing work quan, you should have your own magazine or something ! just love your work so much.
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Quan, you are amazing.. just amazing. :)
ReplyDeletexx Love & Aloha
nicely done!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for you to shoot with real models one day! I think it would help out your work immensely!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Can't wait to see what you come with next!
ReplyDeletei agree. this is definitely your best work up to date! it's amazing! i love the feel. they look completely professional, especially with all the nuances. congrats on your great work =]
ReplyDeleteI love the song.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures !
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In addition to art you also know fashion, hair, makeup... The whole package. Loving this photoshoot. What I love about this photoshoot is that it's packed full of emotions and mysteries (when is it not?!). So dramatic! Thank you for this original feast for the eyes. I'd love to get a print one day and have you sign it before you're too famous! (hang it on my wall...perhaps Jerry Dang? LOL.. Vanessa is great!) I'm going to say that my favorite photo is Vanessa on the table looking out the window with the lit lamp. That picture is just stunning. Nghe thuat...nghe thuat...
ReplyDeletelove this fucking song! in my head already.
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