ELEMENTS MAGAZINE

Photo of the Day: 24 May 2013

2013-05-24T21:31:00.000+08:00

PHOTO OF THE DAY
24 MAY

Magazine: 1st Magazine June 2013
Title: White Magic
Model: Jana Wieland
Photographer: Norbert Kniat
Stylists: Julia & Christina Urschler
Hair & Makeup: Christopher Koller

Between Lines

2013-05-24T21:20:00.000+08:00

Photos courtesy of Stefan Wessel

Shot in luxurious Dubai, Stefan Wessel shoots Danish models Genevieve and Zuzana dressed in Morten Underbjerg, Bach Copenhagen, Versace, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Acne, Carven, Quidam, We Are Handsome, and Sheriff & Cherry.

Title: Between Lines
Models: Genevieve, Zuzana (Bareface)
Photographer: Stefan Wessel
Stylist: Ben (Bareface)
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Makeup: Annesofie Begtrup

Photo of the Day: 23 May 2013

2013-05-23T23:27:00.000+08:00

Photo courtesy of Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
23 MAY

Baked eggs with tomatoes and herbs

Gastronomical Delight: Blueberry Muffin Ice-cream

2013-05-23T19:39:00.000+08:00

Photo: How Sweet It is

Recipe and photography: How Sweet It Is

We just had to do a double take when we saw this.
Blueberry muffin ice-cream? Heavenly!

Head over to How Sweet It is for the full recipe.

Photo of the Day: 22 May 2013

2013-05-22T21:27:00.000+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
22 MAY

Model: Nicole (Wave)
Photographers: Krzysztof Wyzynski
Makeup: Lola

Photo of the Day: 21 May 2013

2013-05-21T22:56:00.001+08:00

Photo: Newslicious

PHOTO OF THE DAY
21 MAY

Magazine: Harper's Bazaar Korea May 2013
Title: The Animal Nursery
Model: Kate Upton
Photographer: Sebastian Faena
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Hair: Akki Shirakawa
Makeup: Violette

[VIDEO] The Silent Note

2013-05-20T22:56:00.000+08:00

The Silent Note from The Autumn Lane on Vimeo.

We can never thank our logo designer, Calvin enough for creating such an elegant one for us.
The talented film and animation student and his team, The Autumn Lane has finally released their short film for their final year project 'The Silent Note' and we are extremely proud to show you their work.

"The story is about Romy, who was only 10 when he had his first piano lessons under Herr Ludwig. Ludwig, however, realized that Romy has no gift in music. After a series of unpleasant confrontations, Ludwig was finally relieved at the sight of Romy yielding. Alas, an end to his frustration. Or so he thought for the following months... until there was a knock on his door."

Photo of the Day: 20 May 2013

2013-05-20T22:00:00.000+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
20 MAY

Title: Cherry Blossom Series
Model: Nadia and Kris Z
Photographers: Jeff Tse
Stylist: Josh Es

Photo of the Day: 19 May 2013

2013-05-19T21:16:00.000+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
19 MAY

Label: Karlie Kloss for Frame Denim
Model: Karlie Kloss

EXCLUSIVE: Our Interview with Vanesa Capitaine

2013-05-19T17:38:00.000+08:00

Photos courtesy of Vanessa Capitaine

This lady loves Chai tea, grew up by the beach in Mexico, remains shy to her nature and prefers to be behind the camera. She told us about how she would one day wanna find her photography shoots published on Vogue.

Hi! Tell us a bit about yourself.
I grow up in Rosarito Beach, Baja Mexico, a place that is best known for the Titanic movie production, Rosarito is 15 minutes away from Tijuana and the San Diego border. It is a very quiet town, so I love to live there. For most of my life, the beach has been my backyard. I guess the beach is a big part of my life. I love to drink Chai cafe, watch movies and haunt for chaotic locations for my photos. I loved photography since I was a little girl. I had my first camera at 12, even though I didn't knew I wanted to be a photographer, I used to make my friends pose for me. I'm really shy and I hated it when they took photos of me as it made me feel so uncomfortable. I remember that during gallery exhibitions I was forced to speak for the press but I choked, I was so embarrassed. I was born to take photos, I can't imagine myself doing something else. I hope one day I could open a Vogue magazine and see one of my pictures there.

When did you discover your passion for photography?
I'm the youngest of 3 sisters, I grow up reading their fashion magazines, I guess that was my biggest influence. One day my sister created a collage of fashion magazines in her bedroom ceiling; my mom got very upset but those images had an impact on me. They were beautiful, glamorous images from the 80's, as unique as the Helmut Newton work.

Where do you get your ideas and inspirations from?
Many things inspired me, from the obvious fashion magazines to art and fashion, but specifically my favourite photographers like William Eggleston, Steven Meisel and the vibe of the paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite woman....even driving on the road inspired me. I love dirty and chaotic places or with vintage looks. They bring a special mood and tone to the images. Sometimes I look for models on Facebook or on the streets. I might say I love nostalgic faces, but my biggest inspiration is indie music. I love to listen to music all the time.

What are your favourite subject to work with?
Lately the underground culture of the 90's, its fashion and music were brilliant topics to recreate. I look for abandoned places, demolished buildings and nature, especially the sea. I love the nostalgic vibes of those places.

What do you have to tell from your photos?
I love to explore all kind of emotions, I look for the vulnerability of my models, most of the time I don't work with professional models so I don't like to put them as something else, I guess that's what balances the coldness of a straight fashion shoot. Don't get me wrong, I just like to make my shoot as natural as possible. I don't think all my images are specifically fashion images, but I try to make them explore themselves through my pictures with no inhibitions. I like to create atmospheres where people can use their imagination, so they can ask themselves what this girl is thinking? But I'm still exploring.

Which of your projects are you most proud of? What can we expect in the future?
I love a project that I did 2 years ago, about this twin girls, called She, I, and vice versa. I think it was very cute, very honest, you can't fake the children spirit, plus I love the location, one of the most beautiful dunes in Baja. I hope I can explore cinematic through my pictures, another one of my influences. I just made a short film and that is something I will love to keep doing.

If you could only work with one colour, which one would it be and why?
Wow! That’s a hard question I guess beige, because that is a neutral colour, classy and warm at the same time.

what would you do if you win a million dollars?
I might travel, I guess all artists have to travel a lot. Plus I will buy an apartment close to the beach and some new equipments, but most of all I will buy a house with a big garden for my mom.

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Photo of the Day: 18 May 2013

2013-05-18T23:10:00.000+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
18 MAY

Magazine: Marie Claire Latin America April 2013
Title: Señorita
Model: Tiffany Keller
Photographer: Vladimir Marti
Stylist: Gerard Angulo
Hair & Makeup: Daniel Avilan

Photo of the Day: 17 May 2013

2013-05-17T22:09:00.000+08:00

Photo: Newslicious

PHOTO OF THE DAY
17 MAY

Magazine: Harper's Bazaar US May 2013
Title: The Best Of Couture
Model: Sui He
Photographer: Katja Rahlwes
Stylist: Jodie Barnes
Hair: Nicolas Jurnjack
Makeup: Georgina Graham

Photo of the Day: 16 May 2013

2013-05-16T21:54:00.000+08:00

Photo courtesy of Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
16 MAY

Whole wheat pasta, salami ragu with fennel and chili
Late lunch, home cooked

Infographic: Locks of Love in Lots of Trouble

2013-05-16T14:53:00.002+08:00

Photo: Nonprofit Investor/Babble

According to Nonprofit Investor the not-for-profit organization and charity Locks of Love that collects hair donations and creates wigs and hairpieces for children suffering hair loss from any diagnosed disease, is in over their heads as apparently $6 million dollars worth of hair donations are unaccounted for each year.

Read the entire story and all the details at Nonprofit Investor

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Eve's Playground by Sereal

2013-05-16T12:01:00.000+08:00

Photos courtesy of Chasity Sereal

Designer Chasity Sereal's latest collection, "Eve's Playground", was inspired by lust, one of the seven deadly sins, and the late Alexander McQueen.
Shot in Italy, this editorial oozes the romanticism of 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Label: Sereal
Title: Eve's Playground
Models: Candice Dobbs, Sierra Stansell
Photographer: Kristy Mapp
Creative Director: Paris Warren
Hair: Jarad Reed
Makeup: Kimmy Jones

Photo of the Day: 15 May 2013

2013-05-15T21:05:00.001+08:00

Photo: Carol Kay/National Geographic

PHOTO OF THE DAY
15 MAY

Great Egret, Florida

Photo of the Day: 14 May 2013

2013-05-14T23:05:00.001+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
14 MAY

Magazine: Fashion Summer 2013
Title: Lana Mania
Model: Lana Del Rey
Photographers: Mark Williams and Sara Hirakawa
Stylist: Heidi Meek

Photo of the Day: 13 May 2013

2013-05-13T22:51:00.000+08:00

Photo: Juliano Miteff/National Geographic

PHOTO OF THE DAY
13 MAY

Winter, Bulgaria

Photo of the Day: 12 May 2013

2013-05-12T21:59:00.001+08:00

Photo: ABN News

PHOTO OF THE DAY
12 MAY

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson touched down in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon wearing make-up and stockings to make good a bet he lost to AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes at the F1 Grand Prix two years ago.

Branson, 62, who refused to shave his trademark beard for the occasion, made heads turn when he sauntered into the terminal after the flight, handbag slung over one shoulder, batting his false eyelashes and posing for the huge media crowd gathered there.
The Australian Associated Press reported that Branson dropped his pants at a bar in the Perth CBD on Saturday night, allowing AirAsia stewardesses to shave his legs.

But he earned a reprimand from Fernandes after he deliberately dumped a tray of juice on Fernandes (click here for the photo)

He said he had had a wonderful experience and thanked Fernandes' crew for "teaching me how to look beautiful, perform my duties and how to drop the tray in Tony's lap".

"I realise I am now fired and I need to go back to civilian clothes and my day job. I've always wanted to be an air hostess, but it looks like I'll have to get back to normality now," he quipped.

Branson lost a bet to Fernandes in 2010 after they wagered that their Formula One racing teams would finish ahead of each other. Fernandes’ team landed two spots above Branson’s.

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EXCLUSIVE: Our Interview with Zoran Djekic

2013-05-12T21:14:00.000+08:00

Photos courtesy of Zoran Djekic

Featured in National Geographic's book "Life in Color"

This time around, we speak to photographer Zoran Djekic, whose nature photography has astounded us.
More photos and the interview after the jump!

Hi Zoran! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hi! I'm Zoran. I'm a freelance photographer and nature lover. Basically I grew up in Montenegro, but the last 18 years I am based in Copenhagen-Denmark. I love to be around people who give me energy and inspirations. It makes life more beautiful and interesting.

When did you discover a passion for photography?
I've always been fascinated by photography. In the early 90's, I started to use my dad's camera (Canon AV-1) with which I took my first photo. This camera is still working and is absolutely my favourite.

Where do you get your ideas and inspirations from?
I'm always looking for inspirations in everything I see, and I envision how it would look as a photograph. I like the capture moments in everyday life, hence I always carry my camera with me so I'll never miss a moment.

What is your favourite equipment to work with?
Most of the time I use a Canon EOS 5D Mark II's combined with prime 'L' glass (50mm f/1.2 and 35mm f/1.4), but I also have the amazing Fuji X100. For film shooting: Canon AV-1 +50 mm 1.4.

Film or digital?
Both, depending on the situation ;)

If you could only work with one colour, which one would it be and why?
Green, because green is a relaxing colour.

Where is the one place on Earth you'd love to visit?
Definitely New Zealand!

What would you do if you win a million dollars?
I use the money to travel around world with my family.

Zoran Djekic's Website
Zoran Djekic's Twitter

Photo of the Day: 11 May 2013

2013-05-11T21:44:00.000+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
11 MAY

Mussels in Cucumber Salsa

Photo of the Day: 10 May 2013

2013-05-10T22:18:00.000+08:00

Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue

PHOTO OF THE DAY
10 MAY

Label: Dior
Title: Secret Garden
Model: Daria Strokous
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

Photo of the Day: 9 May 2013

2013-05-09T23:56:00.000+08:00

Photo courtesy of Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
9 MAY

And more macarons

Photo of the Day: 8 May 2013

2013-05-08T22:25:00.000+08:00

Photo: Oscar Ruiz/National Geographic

PHOTO OF THE DAY
8 MAY

Houses, Mexico

Dominic Eichler Shoots Edgy Beauty Shots of Aleksandra

2013-05-08T10:14:00.000+08:00

Photos courtesy of Dominic Eichler

Model: Aleksandra (Muga Model Management)
Photographer: Dominic Eichler
Makeup: Andrea Jansen