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[Through My Lens] Femme Marinett

In inspiration of the infamous literary archetype "femme fatale", a mysterious and sultry woman who charms her lovers into compromising or dangerous situations, we created a seductive photo set I've titled Femme Marinett. In collaboration with talented make up artist Marie Antoinette, and our ever so seductive model Marinett Santiago, we went with a dark yet sexy wardrobe, and shot at an unlikely setting, behind a rehabbed old warehouse, to bring together the whole look.

In editing, I went even further and slightly unsaturated the photos, to emphasize a dark and mysterious vibe to Marinett's sexy and seductive appeal. All in all, the fully feminine collaboration proved a success and the photos are just as alluring as the character inspiration. Take a look at the following photos from our fun and very sensuous photo shoot, and find more here. Also be sure to check out my page on Facebook as we will be collaborating again very soon.

by Angela E. Mejia

Rumors of a New Sony RX100M3 Camera Have Leaked

Previously known as the RX200, the Sony RX100 Mark III is in fact being worked on by Sony after the user manual for the product was leaked. It looks like Sony will be adding another addition to its compact lineup which, according to sources, could arrive as early as this week. The new camera will come equipped with a new 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens that will give users the ability to shoot some wide angle shots with a little bit of zoom that will work well in low light conditions. It is also being said that the new camera will come with a pop-up viewfinder for those that would rather shoot through a viewfinder as opposed to an LCD screen. As of right now, these are all rumors with nothing else being revealed at this time by Sony, so we'll have to wait and see what happens..

[Via Sony Alpha Rumors]

by Bobby Reys

Rebel Cultures: Punks, Rap & Gangs by Janette Beckman

L.A.'s Punk and Rap Past Captured by Photographer Janette Beckman

Photos by Janette Beckman

Janette Beckman is a New York based photographer born in London, England, and is a product of the '70s punk movement. Although much of her portrait work is often associated with New York, Beckman put together a gallery that opened April 17th of select photos, dating 31 years ago of L.A.'s Punk and Rap past. The collection of various iconic photographs includes Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer, Debbie Harry, Slick Rick, Keith Haring, and Run DMC to name a few. The exhibition is called Rebel Cultures: Punks, Rap & Gangs, and is currently being featured in HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles through May 18th.

Aside from the Punk and Rap scene in LA, Beckman also features photos from the summer of 1982, when she was introduced to members of the East LA gang, El Hoyo Maravilla. The poverty and culture in the area inspired her to capture many of it's members in the heart of their known territory, a perfect additional to her gallery on "Rebel Cultures". Surviving gang members that were involved were even invited to the gallery opening. Other gallery goers included Curt Smith of Tears for Fears and Delicious Vinyl's Rick Ross.

Check out some of the following photos from the gallery on exhibition now, and be sure to check out more of Beckman's work here.

[Via LA Weekly]

by Angela E. Mejia

[IG Weekly] csanyi

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @csanyi. There's something about this Instagram that I'm drawn to. Maybe it's the great composition of her photos or the great locations she travels to, but this gallery is filled with great images. You'll get a great mix of things here, ranging from landscapes to portraits and everything in between. Be sure to check out some of her photos here and head on over to her Instagram for some awesome visuals.

[via @csanyi]

by Bobby Reys

Surreal Pictures Shot With Old Film Camera

Photos by Oleg Oprisco

In combination of dramatic landscapes, floral designs, and an old Kiev 6C and Kiev 88 film cameras, photographer Oleg Oprisco developed amazingly surreal pictures for all to see. The 26 year old photographer from Ukraine stepped outside of the digital world with this series, and proved that old film camera's can still be used for artistic and surreal work without the use of photoshop.

Oprisco definitely showcases her appreciation for film photography and the importance of single frame shots in this body of work. With a muted color palette, unexpected props, and mysterious figures, each photo carries it's own magical essence.

Take a look at the following photos and find more here.

[Via Demilked]

by Angela E. Mejia

Flickr Reveals Newly Designed App For iOS, Android

Flickr has now taken a step forward in the way photographers create and share their photos with the newly designed Flickr app for both iOS and Android. It has jumped into the ring with other photo sharing apps with their new design where users can easily interact with the Flickr community shoot, edit, and share photography, all within the app. They have added 14 new filters to edit photos, as well as the ability to record video that can edited as well. Flickr also gives everyone a free 1TB of storage so the photos you take on your phone can sync to your Flickr account. If you're already on Flickr, it would be worth a shot downloading it. For more info visit their official website here.

[Via Flickr]

by Bobby Reys

Incredible Plumes of Ink Photographed Underwater

Photos by Alberto Seveso

Italian photographer and illustrator Alberto Seveso works in Bristol, UK and as of recently, he is typically known for his commercial work for digital brands, magazines, and album covers. However, his latest work is a creative series titled a due Colori, where he photographs plumes of ink underwater. It sounds simple, but the textures, details, colors, and organic shapes created against the black backdrop he uses are absolutely incredible.

Check out some of the images from this series below. Also be sure to check out more of Alberto's illustration and design work here. His work is truly unmatched and very distinct.

[Via This Is Colossal]

by Angela E. Mejia

[Through My Lens] Shooting with Phoenix

Photos by Bobby Reys

Last week, I shared some photos from a location I scouted out for a possible photo shoot, and this week I wanted to share the results of some recent shots I took with Phoenix. I knew when I first found the place that Phoenix would be the one I would want to shoot there because of her style and attitude that comes across so well in photos. The day was cold and rainy, but that did not stop us from venturing out to see what the both of us could create. The location really gave us a good backdrop to work with, along with Phoenix's choice of outfits that made for a fun shoot. You can check out some of the photos I took of Phoenix here. For more, you can check out my blog.

[Via Bobby Reys]

by Bobby Reys