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AUTOMATIC PANIC & DJ CAT NYC: Photos, Continued.

Photos from our recent shoot with Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC, at the Hotel Valencia.

IN THE WORKS: Vintage Rock & New Wave Photo Shoot

So far so good... Since Monday I've been heavily into the vintage rock & new wave project: doing the illustrations and graphics, while working with the models to get the photography done.

It's the first time since coming to San Antonio that we've done such active, heavy recruiting for models but it's been surprisingly successful. Very few are actually professional models but (1) we're in San Antonio, and (2) this project is okay for that. We've got a lot of raw talent to work with. And hey, Rock is rough!

ART OF FASHION 2007: More Photos

And now it's time for more photos from Art of Fashion 2007!

MORE AUTOMATIC PANIC & DJ CAT NYC PHOTOS: Sneak Peek...

Here's a sneak peek of our recent work with Electro/Punk duo Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC...

MUSIC FOR MONDAY: The Hood Internet, RATATAT, Nine Inch Nails, Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC

Sorry guys, this Monday I'm sort of dragging. This weekend was a blast, so today has a lot to live up to. I'm going to pull out the big guns to get the week started right. In the office, as we speak, I am listening to

• The Hood Internet's "Beauty Flies (Lykke Li vs Gui Boratto)"
• Chromatic's "Night Drive"
• Ninch Inch Nails' "Letting You"
• Automatic Panic ft DJ Cat NYC's "Lolli Pop"

BUSY SIGNAL: Casting for Models, Editing Photos for Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC, and Needing an Iced Soy Honey Latte from Starbucks Now

As I wrap up a day's work, I'm looking forward to getting out for a while!

Today was spent continuing the model search (and starting some graphics) for the vintage rock & new wave photo shoot, as well as editing last weekend's photos for Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC.

The vintage rock & new wave project is going well so far. In addition to finding some models by word of mouth, I also tried out a new model site, which has already lead to some promising prospects. I'm sure I'll be out scouting a bit, as well. But so far so good.

(BTW, if you're a fit & confident male who considers himself potential model material, email me. Because of the nature of the project, there's a good chance I can use you. We're taking a wide variety of looks.)

The photos for Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC? The first few that I'm handing over tomorrow are rather straightforward, and more traditionally good photos. More exciting are the edgier ones that will be finished after next week, when we get the next photo shoot with Automatic Panic done. Those will be artsy, edgy, and more collaborative.

But for now, I'm off. First stop? Starbucks. I'm loving the Iced Honey Latte! Soy, of course.

SASS (San Antonio Street Style): Agosto's Posted the Photos!

If you haven't checked them out yet, visit Jive Refried's blog to see this month's SASS photos. Agosto's got them posted, and looks like there's more than usual!

BEHIND THE SCENES: Photo Shoot With Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC

I'm finally getting some shots posted from behind the scenes of my recent shoot with Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC. They were such a blast to work with, and pulling in the talents of Agosto Cuellar and Lisa Weller made it that much easier.

(These photos are also being posted to the photo album, PHOTO SHOOT: BEHIND THE SCENES)

RAVAGING INFLUENCER: Next Image

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ART OF FASHION 2007: More Photos

Art of Fashion 2007 was so much fun! We made a lot of friends, which in turn lead to some awesome projects. Even to this day, we're reaping the benefits of being asked to participate. (And we're not even designers!)

On that note, more photos!

UPDATE: Photo Shoot for Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC

Yesterday was my first shoot with Automatic Panic and DJ Cat NYC, and it went down like a dream. Armed with a team of awesome talent (stylist Lisa Weller, Agosto Cuellar, and Frank), I shot the music duo at the Hotel Valencia where we definitely brought out the hot. Not that it was difficult: the nighttime vibe of the Valencia provided the perfect setting for capturing the pair's sexy charisma. Not to mention that Agosto's fashion made for the perfect touch.

Ray and Cat were so easy to work with, on board with ideas, and had the energy to make it all work. By the end of the shoot, just a few hours later, we were feeling like we'd just started. (I suspect I'm not the only one to feel this way, and expect to see these two to go super far.)

Of course, I couldn't wait to get a closer look at the raw images. Having stayed up until the early hours analyzing, I'm confident we're all coming away with results aimed to please.

MUSIC FOR MONDAY: The Fashion, Justice, MGMT

Coming out of this past First Friday/photo shoot weekend, you'd think we'd be chilling with a few downtempo tracks, right? Nope. Jumping into the work week full force, this is our soundtrack:

• The Fashion's "Like Knives (Tiger Baby Remix)"
• Justice's "Newjack"
• MGMT's "Electric Feel"

BUSY WEEKEND: Tchotchkes at Capsule Gallery, SASS Photos, and Working with Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC

Tchochtkes at Capsule Gallery during First Friday

Tchotchkes actually opened during Fiesta & the King William's Fair, but during First Friday, the show saw an even larger and seemingly more appreciative crowd. Admittedly, there's a learning curve when it comes to installing art that's going to get an enthusiastic response from the First Friday crowds that used to be known for being art enthusiasts. But it's a process we're all finding fun and experimental. (After all, it's that street-level art experience that we're interested in.)

With Tchotchkes I think we're starting to hit the target.

SASS (San Antonio Street Style)

Speaking of street... Matt and I took lots of SASS photos Friday night. Those will be posted soon at jiverefried.blogspot.com. Interesting this time around was a changeover in styles. In the few months since we've taken SASS shots, looks that used to be prevalent are nowhere to be seen (e.g., where was emo?)

Photo shoot with Automatic Panic & DJ Cat NYC

It was a call that we got out of the blue (thanks to Henry de la Paz, as it turns out): DJ Cat NYC wanted to work with us to get some last minute photos taken of her and Automatic Panic before they continued on to Juarez and Australia for their next gigs. She informed us that they were looking to get some images that would speak to a European sensibility.

The first part of that shoot happens today, so we met up with Agosto at Jive Refried and started pulling the clothes together. We firmed up a couple of SA locations, and we'll be heading out this afternoon to begin the photographing.

Needless to say, we're excited about the project!

(Exciting, too, is that readers can expect to see more about this in Revoltage Magazine's July issue!)

CAPSULE GALLERY/JIVE REFRIED: Tchotchkes Show & SASS Photos

Tonight, for First Friday in Southtown: Tchotchkes and SASS! It's all happening at Jive Refried and Capsule Gallery, 919 S. Alamo.

SNEAK PEEK: Give It 2 Candy

Give It 2 Candy: think photography remix. A tongue-in-cheek photo art series coming soon. Here's a sneak peek!

ART OF FASHION 2007: More Photos

More photos from behind the scenes of 2007's Art of Fashion. It's hard to believe that time of year for Art of Fashion 2008 is fast approaching.

RAVAGING INFLUENCER: Experimental Photography Series Continues

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