Accessory photography + The Foreign Archives

 In addition to adjusting to life in NY and updating Shop Thriftionary I've been working on some cool side projects:

1.) I'm in the midst of a photography internship with a Brooklyn based fashion & portrait photographer, and it's challenged me to work on my skills. I'd say that I prefer taking black and white shots of buildings and other man made structures- arranging shapes within the photo frame, but this internship is pushing me to explore other avenues (like taking portraits and creating stories and pitches etc.) while maintaining my "graphic sensibility"... hmm...

2.) Just met this awesome chick named Asha Maddali who has madd skills (and concert ticket stubs)! She operates an indie jewelry company here in NYC that specializes in brass accessories and funky house goods. She's designed for Free People, wholesales to a variety of prominent vendors, and has a permanent home at Marjory Warren boutique on E 9th too!

How are these two random bits of information connected you ask?

I'm using some of my new photography skills to shoot jewelry for Asha's new website The Foreign Archives. Woot! The plan is to have everything on a new bright-white background... which is trickier than it sounds. I'm Super excited to see how everything turns out, and hopefully soon you will see all of her new pieces shot by yours truly on the new website!

In the meantime you can check out her full spread of goodies here.

As you can see she specializes in mostly brass accessories, but she's probably best known for her gorgeous head chains.

Oh also! We are preparing for The Foreign Archives pop up shop in NYC

  September 21st: Fabworks 75 E 4th St from 11am-8pm

There will be jewelry as well as a bunch of other fun handmade items created by Asha, myself and friends! Stop by if you're in NYC

Hope you guys are having a lovely Wednesday! 

Who's pinning and live streaming New York fashion week shows at work right now?! 

AFROPUNK FEST 2013

Saturday was my first Afro Punk Festival experience and it was kind of amazing.

I can't even tell you how awesome it was to see so much beautiful color, texture, pattern, individuality  style... all in one place. You all know I'm easily distracted, but here are some photos I did manage to take in all of the excitement. Check out this link to see more photos and street style from AfroPunk 2013.

She was getting her entire life up on someone's shoulders.... 

There were a few different biker crews present....

A very talented graffiti artist......

poster via Afropunkfest.com

Wrapping up the first official night of performances was Dead Prez! 

M-1 pictured below clearly feelin' it. 

I had such a great time, met some new people, and saw some old friends. 

Oh! I also saw Joshua Kissi from Street Etiquette and acted like a complete weirdo, but still eventually said 'hi' because Mr. Thrifter stopped him to say whats up on the way out.
That's just another story for another day. Lol! Anyway, Brooklyn has been so good to us this summer, and I'm looking forward to many more great people and places.
Hope you guys had an awesome weekend!