Behind the Scenes of “Gazing in the Mirror Isn’t Always Vain” with Kevin Michael Schmitz at Boardners in Hollywood
Read the blog below the gallery of Emma Choussy’s behind the scenes photography.
Kevin Michael Schmitz is a triple threat. The man has an MFA in photography from the Academy of Art, is a charismatic and effective teacher and can even write the thought provoking editorial to go along with his perfectly post produced masterpiece. He coordinated this magnanimous photo shoot workshop at the historic Boardners in moments with some of the top talent in Hollywood. Links to the agencies are at the end of this article.
If you have not made your way to this bar filled with history dating back to 1942, you must take a gander. It’s located in the heart of the Hollywood strip and always a good time for the very difficult to please Los Angeles locals. Even I like it.
In the photos, you can see Kevin teaching his craft to some already very well-established photographers such as Csaba Fikker (Owner of LA Fashion Magazine), Ace Fillmore (local Hitchcock Fellini type Director), Robert Vance (in our latest issue of LA HOT Magazine) Chris Lee (in our latest issue of LA HOT Magazine), Daniel Her (view his work in the fashion week blog here), Sebastian De Cesare of Pelican MDA and more.
Full article and photo spread available via iTunes, Google Play and on Amazon digitally.
Stylist: Chantal Nightingale of De Annesley Agency
Make-up artists: Debbie Zoller and team of De Annesley Agency
Hair stylist: Tomoko Miyamoto of De Annesley Agency
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Excerpt from the Note from the Editor:
Since LA HOT Magazine’s motto is to break the global stereotypes that label LA as plastic and devoid of substance, the theme of this issue is simply to showcase LA’s SUBSTANCE & break this global sterotype that LA is devoid of it.
The responses to the theme involved celebrities discussing their favorite charities, Haute Couture influenced by the culture, artchitecture and landscape of LA, hilarious celebrity YouTube spoofs about the fools who actually strive to be these LA stereotypes, artists working in brand new media combinations, visual masterpieces ranging from the macabre and teratology to refined beauty and glamour, and stories contemplating maintaining appearances, humanity and spirituality in such a world wind of a metropolitan area such as Los Angeles where the whole world seems to be watching on tv or the internet.
With imagery from breathtakingly beautiful and sexy to raw and down right frightening and stories that are light and humorous to deep intellectual dives, I encourage to take a journey into the part of LA that rarely make the headlines.
I, also, encourage you to join the coversation and add your own answers to these questions above.
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Founder of LA HOT Magazine, LLC
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Excerpt from the Note from the Founder:
The photograph above [Not shown here] is from the photographic series that sparked LA HOT Magazine, LLC. I became a fan of Nikos Vasilakis instantly. After contacting him and realizing he is as humble and sweet as he is talented, I was determined to meet and learn from him. I ventured to Athens to take a personal lesson where I photographed the lovely Christina Zafeiriou. I became ignited with inspiration and cannot wait to bring Nikos as our guest teacher for a LA HOT Magazine workshop in 2012 to share his knowledge and inspire you, too. Then you can see why Nikos is truly LA HOT for yourself.
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In this issue, people from around the world answer what comes to mind when they hear the words “LA HOT.” Los Angeles is a global brand that invokes many images, but I personally didn’t realize what really makes LA HOT, until I moved here. Many move here with nothing but a dream based on LA’s image. Despite whatever obstacles, the fearlessness in which these individuals work to achieve their dreams is a huge inspiration for me and for people around the world.
LA HOT Magazine, LLC’s motto is to break the world wide stereotypes that label LA as plastic, superficial and devoid of substance. We aim to prove and showcase through photography and video that it’s the substance here that makes LA HOT. We believe you do not have to be in LA to be LA HOT and most importantly we believe it’s not who you know, but indeed who you are.
Stephanie Spanjian
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Rankin Gallery Opening on Melrose in Los Angeles
LA HOT Magazine along with French photographer Emmanuelle Choussy ventured to see Rankin’s and Damien Hirst’s photographic exhibit on October 12, 2011. Truly in awe of his talent and his genuine, humble and approachable nature, we at LA HOT Magazine definitely recommend Rankin Gallery events, because they really know how to throw an art gallery opening party. Not only are his events always full of interesting people including a slew of celebrities:
it’s refreshingly relaxed and fun. Heidi Klum and Seal were a real treat to run into with Rankin as were the Harry Potter actors we ran into at the last event,
but honestly we are there to ogle at the artwork and soak in some Rankin in human form. We cannot get enough of Rankin’s work or him. We want to hide in his lair and just sit, watch and learn, so if anyone knows how to turn people into a bite size, let us know and we will share what we see – wink wink…
A person could be in the worst mood and be uplifted and gearshifted into happiness with just one good Rankin wink and hug. Can’t you see how big our smiles are? Look at that face! What a cutie.
Not an unhappy face in the crowd! Well maybe this one or three below on the wall but that doesn’t count.
Rankin is what LA HOT Magazine is all about. He is a true inspiration, not bothered to talk to anyone no matter how big or small and treating them all like they deserve it. He’s a real gem. So go to the gallery and get a touch of inspiration even if your journey involves nothing to do with photography! His work will definitely move you!
Watch for a one on one interview with Rankin and LA HOT Magazine soon where I will ask him about his upcoming magazine, The Hunger, and his film projects. I mean if his stills are such an inspiration I cannot wait to see what he is doing with moving pictures. Subscribe to RSS feed to see it first.
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Behind the Scenes with Emmanuelle Choussy – Sneak Peak of Photo Shoot for LA HOT Magazine
LA HOT Magazine had the pleasure of watching the incredible Emmanuelle Choussy work her photographic magic on October 6, 2011 with the lovely Anna Shainsky. Ex-model turned photographer Emmanuelle has worked as a fashion and press photographer in France and now graces the Los Angeles area with her remarkable talent. It will be an honor to show her artistic photography in our LA HOT Magazine mock up out soon.
In the works for collaborations are more photo shoots, covering the hottest artistic photography gallery openings and an LA HOT Magazine commercial.
Anna Shainsky, the subject of this photo shoot dealt with the cold air as if it were the middle of August. She was a real professional with a heart of gold and a great smile.
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