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SETH & LAUREN KALLEN

As co-founder of This Fiction Management, Seth manages and represents bands including Ra Ra Riot, Jukebox the Ghost, and X Ambassadors. Lauren is a photographer whose portfolio spans from landscapes to weddings to portraits. She is currently the lead photographer for WeWork.

THOUGHTS ON CRAFT

Seth: As an artist manager, my job is to get musicians to a place where they can fully focus on their craft. Being a musician myself, I know that that place is somewhere with no judgment, and no inhibitions. Artists need to let go, and write and create for themselves. That’s when you get the best stuff. I help them get to that place and work every day to get the music heard.

Lauren: For me, if I can capture everything in the camera without doing much work in postproduction, that’s achieving something. When the final image is exactly what I envisioned when I click the shutter, that is the most rewarding feeling. I’m also constantly trying to take new perspectives of the people and places I’m shooting. As a photographer you’re lucky enough to meet so many interesting people along the way; hearing their stories and getting the chance to capture special moments with them one on one.

HOW I GOT HERE

Seth: I started off in the music business by writing, recording, and touring in my own band. Along the way, I met some incredible artists who I choose to dedicate my life to. There’s something really special about being the closest person to great music and great people, quietly working behind the scenes. It’s a challenge for sure - you feel both the ups and the downs - but every goal we hit as a team feels special each time.

Lauren: I fell in love with photography as a kid - I could never get enough of playing with my grandmother’s point & shoot while on holiday around Europe. I was always so enamored with documenting the people and moments around me. As I got older, this all combined with my love of music, when I began shooting for music websites and publications in London. I’m now in New York, shooting for a variety of clients as well as working as Lead Photographer at WeWork, documenting our members and growing community.

ON CHOOSING EYEWEAR

Seth: I tend to be drawn to big, bold frames in dark colors - black, tortoise, etc. I’ve always loved Tortoise & blonde’s “Collins” frame.

Lauren: For me, it’s all about big round frames with a vintage feel. I love Jane Birkin’s style with her long hair and long fringe, wrapped around big sunglasses.

RECENT PASSION

Seth: I recently surfed for the first time in Nosara, Costa Rica. I can’t say I’m any good, but I’m excited to get back out and try again! Also, after traveling to Brazil last year I’ve become more and more passionate about Bossa Nova - we listen to Joáo Gilberto almost every day at home.

Lauren: In the last few months I’ve started The Morning People Project with my husband; a photo essay series where we interview and document the people behind our favorite neighborhood cafes, bakeries, and more. It’s a way to connect with the people who brighten our days every morning. But even more so, it’s a way for me to learn the ups and downs and stories of people starting and running their own cafes and small businesses, because I’ve always dreamt of having a tea room of my own!

FOR MORE ABOUT SETH & LAUREN

Seth - This Fiction Management - Follow Seth on Instagram

Lauren - LaurenKallen.com - Follow Lauren on Instagram

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IVAN ORAMA

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Ivan Orama is a New York City based artist who has been creating 100% handmade items for the past thirteen years. During those thirteen years he has created interactive murals, wooden cassettes, coffee tables, street art, and hand painted canvases. For Ivan Orama, this is only the beginning as he continues his dream living by the law of RISK=REWARD!

THOUGHTS ON CRAFT

Creating pieces that strike an emotion in people is what I love to do. It is not easy, but hey nothing in life is. You are either working for someone else's dream or your very own dream! YOU make the choice about what dream YOU focus on.

HOW HE GOT HERE

Eating a lot of gummy bears, chicken wings with hot sauce on them, and never saying it can't happen, plus always looking to get better. It has been an all-in thing for me since I was sixteen years old. Accomplishing goals and forgetting about them like they never happened. This will keep you humble and get your mind programmed to never think anything is enough. You have to work hard, sleep less, show action, never copy, and dream big! This is the process that keeps a regret-free life.

ON CHOOSING EYEWEAR

Frames that I can wear daily that make me look smarter but have that bang-boom booty shaking dope style is what I love to have on my bearded face.

RECENT PASSION

Getting ready for my next solo art show in NYC is what I have been focusing on; a lot of planning and trying to deliver something outside of the standard art show. Lets keep it real…no one likes the typical set up with cheap wine and boring people. For me it is all about creating a memory that people will never forget through delivering more. You have to create an experience!

FOR MORE ABOUT IVAN

@ivanorama / ivanorama.com

“RISK=REWARD”

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THE JANE DOZE

Friends, Co-conspirators, DJs, Business Partners

It’s important to chase after what you want. We always believed in what we were doing and making. Music has an impact, and our next chapter is really exciting. We’ve been releasing mashups and remixes for years, but now we’re introducing original music.

THOUGHTS ON CRAFT

When we were starting out, we didn’t see ourselves in other people. We’re not like the crazy party girls or the high fashion model-DJ – we’re the girls next door. We want other young aspiring DJ’s to be able to see themselves in us.

HOW WE GOT HERE

We met five years ago. Jen was working at a record label and Claire was at a music management company. We quit our day jobs in early 2013 to pursue The Jane Doze full-time.

ON CHOOSING EYEWEAR

Claire: I’ve been wearing glasses since the second grade. My first pair was really round with flowers, and now I’m rocking the Tortoise & Blonde. I go for a pretty classic foxy librarian look.

Jen: What I love about New York is the street style. I’m addicted to sunglasses and love investing in timeless pieces.

A lot of artists we admire march to the beat of their own drum. We recognize the importance of having a “look” as an artist.

RECENT PASSION

We love going to shows together and seeing new up-and-coming artists. A lot of our friends are musicians, and we love being surrounded by so many inspiring, talented people.

FOR MORE ABOUT THE JANE DOZE

Check out our debut single “Lights Go Down” – available on iTunes and Spotify.

Thejanedoze.com

“Lean into it.”

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