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Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland 

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The inspiration behind the whimsical shoot was “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. Creative Directors, Gary Javier and Sancho Smalls wanted to creative an abstraction that would nod to the original novels by Lewis Carroll and certainly the Tim Burton film adaptations.  

“Focusing on the themes and archetypal scenes such as the tea party and Alice’s meeting of the iconic characters, our fashion narrative was realized. We chose our intentionally melaninated cast because their personalities and looks embodied qualities from each character which we mixed their own  personal styles.”

-Sancho

Most of the pieces were designed specifically for each fanciful character/model , keeping the focus in fashion and while only skimming into costume. The process took 3 months to prepare -  picking the models, designing the pieces, coming up with set ideas, shooting and editing. The outcome was well worth it. We would like to thank everyone involved in this project.

TEAM

Creative Directors

Gary @gary.javi

Sancho @sancho.smalls

Photographer

Sancho @sancho.smalls

Designer/Stylist

Gary @gary.javi

Lead MUA

Krysta @kcmedlymua

Special thanks to the @thelightfactory for providing the venue and the beautiful natural light!

Cast

Alice - @therealmonicamonica

The Mad Hatter - @ucantcd

The Queen of Hearts - @jas_vines

Card henchmen 1 - @wayofeli

Card henchmen 2 - @mackthevandal

The White Queen - @sontiarowdy

The White Rabbit - @iamhere20

The Caterpillar - @chynahmo

The Tweedle Ds - @biglipbonita & @babyhairprincess

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The Platform Music + Culture Series is “INSTAGRAM-IFICATION” on Tuesday, May 14th🤩🙌🏽 catch me on📸!! Peep the name change... 🧐🧐🧐 still thinking on it lol . . Learn how to increase your social media engagement from experts‼️ . . . . Curated/Hosted by: @maynetayn DJ: @iamdjhollywoodjay Visual Artist & Lighting: @evolvingartist (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxC3FP_hfwZ/?igshid=9scrtv920cxf

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Durag Fest is coming Saturday, June 15th. I’ll be out there shooting film and digital, come so come dressed and ragged. Get your tickets now at www.DuragFestival.com or hit the link in the @duragfest bio. Post a 🌊 in the comments if you’re coming! · · · Model- @queenchere__ Shot in 35mm (Ilford HP5+) Collaged & red overlayed in @photoshop · · #duragfest #topwavers #durgwavey #360waves #duragwave #silkdurags #duragswag #duragcentral #duragseason #duragday #charottemodels #duraggang #duraghistoryweek #charotte #charlottephotographer #duragchallenge #duragdynasty #704 #Buzzcity #Uncc #Jcsu #Winthrop #Aggies (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxC2PqRBYZJ/?igshid=u87fwfx4tj5d

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Every model I work with knows I live and die for a lounging or basking pose! Model: @meganbaldwinn Hair: @cavalier_cosmo Makeup: @mua_david_robinson Makeup assist: @arleighhill_modelmua Agency: @threebbm H/MU Team: @jphillipehmd • • • • #charlottemua #newyorkphotographer #beautyphotography #charlottehair #nycmodel #creativedirection #fauxfur #cltmodel #3bbm #grungeglam #grunge #charlottephotographer #cltphotographer #artdirector #wetlook #charlottedesigner #photographer #cltfashion #maccosmetics #nycmua #otrd #blackphotographers (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw25aI9hctc/?igshid=y7go1vd59f4c

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Model: @morgan_hennum Hair: @cavalier_cosmo Makeup: @mua_david_robinson Makeup assist: @arleighhill_modelmua Agency: @threebbm H/MU Team: @jphillipehmd • • • • #charlottemua #newyorkphotographer #beautyphotography #charlottehair #nycmodel #creativedirection #fauxfur #cltmodel #3bbm #grungeglam #grunge #charlottephotographer #cltphotographer #artdirector #wetlook #charlottedesigner #photographer #cltfashion #maccosmetics #nycmua #otrd #blackphotographers (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwukc0_B7Vc/?igshid=1t579uhdo4ver

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Editorials. Liza Silva.  Vogue Brasil. November 2016.  Images by Daniel Mattar.

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Lookbooks. Grace Bol. Paula Mendoza SS17. Images by Tigres Escobar.

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Editorials.  Blesnya Minher.  Vogue Russia.  Images by Stas Komarovski.

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I hate to ride a 🌊 but I will ride a 🐎. @milikkashad and I decided to throw our hat in the ring for the western vibes challenge! Who wants next?? . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlGIVIBTPJ/?igshid=rrjnbkm4furt

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It’s not Thursday but here’s a throwback to one of my favorite shoots of all time featuring model @i_am_justino. The location, stylist, model and light all were all aligned for this moment. Styled by myself and the amazing @dressmemadison . https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkyJzbBM3H/?igshid=2s1e1gctrz0h

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As an artist I’ve always resisted the title “photographer”, for some reason I thought it questioned the validity of all of the other mediums I use to create. That notion held me back from expressing and creating fully for 3 years. That being said, I have started the daunting process of learning film photography. So far it’s been an exciting and rewarding process. Film has already removed the instant gratification provided by digital and brings me closer to my handmade and crafts roots. In the end embrace every form of creation and always push yourself out of your comfort zone. . Models - @iizidlaury, @jas_vines If you’re interested being guided through the serenity and chaos that is learning film photography I highly suggest @cdemeritt ‘s B/W film class at @thelightfactory In Charlotte. . https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwf7RROBJMO/?igshid=enakpu7j9od