WMB 3D Issue #2, Further Designed
A first handshake can sometimes be awkward.. Too limp, too strong, missing completely, or bumping a fist to an open handshake? But the second time around, BAM! you got it right on the money. That’s how I feel about the second issue of WMB 3D. Not to downplay the 1st issue, the success was more than we could have expected. But personally I knew that the initial magazine was a foundation and wanted to build upon that foundation with less attention to continuity, and more attention to branching out… not to mention the learning curve of designing in 3D was beginning to flatten.
So alas the second issue further expands what we as a team want to see in WMB 3D. More interaction, more variety, more stories, more more more! All of this gibberish to me means more designing. We jumped from 8 features in the first issue to 15. And instead of featuring primarily beautiful women, the second issue has everything from motorized bicycles to the legendary Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee. Just take a glimpse for yourself:
Gabrielle Union graces our second cover of WMB 3D. (2D version displayed)
Beefed up Table of Contents, and a much longer list of team members.
The Legend: Stan Lee. It was an absolute joy to design this feature.
Introduction spread to Gabrielle Union’s feature. Simple, graceful.
Funny guy Chris D’elia hamming it up for the camera. This is a good example of how much more words were added to the second issue.
Nick took his 3D camera to Kenya… yep, Kenya. Yep, 3D camera. You gotta see this.
Even more variety. Dyson fans, Louis Vuitton shoes, Pioneer speakers, to name a few.
And arguably one of the best photoshoots in the existence of photoshoots… this issue’s Fashion feature. Nick Saglimbeni tore the roof off wit this one. The pictures in 2D are stunning, but in 3D?!? It’s unbelievable. Further insight on Nick’s blog HERE
This is just a small taste of what the magazine offers. Once you finally put the 3D glasses on (c’mon, they’re cheap! Maybe $2 at a party store.) and view the magazine in digital or print form, you WILL be taken to a whole new world… Above all we’re a group of artists putting our heart into something we love, and hope the public enjoys as well.
Download WMB 3D Issue #2 from iTunes App Store, Android Market, or 9×12″ Limited Print Issue.
Photoshoot: Mo Sabri – The Overnight Classic
A long-awaited blog post. Introducing the super talented Mo Sabri, an up and coming hip hop artist from my alumni East Tennessee State University. But don’t let the small residing town of Johnson City, TN fool you. Mo has big dreams, with the ambition, raw talent, and of course songs to back it up. I admit I have to be picky when choosing photoshoots, and after listening to Mo’s lyrical genius I cleared my schedule to work with him. Mo takes his inspiration from Eminem, Blink-182, Kanye West, Blue Scholars and U2, but he’s not a copy-cat. I too take inspiration from other artists, and use it to fuel my future work. This post is about the photoshoot, I’m not a music critic like MTV, take their word for it. I just know what I like!
Mo Sabri – The Overnight Classic album cover
For the shoot, we decided on 2 different locations/looks. One would be in an open field with lifestyle photography. And the other would be a more stylized commercial look. With the sun setting, we went to the first location in the hills of Johnson City…. no shortage of grass and trees in Tennessee. Like that rhyme? I could be a hip hop artist too!.. (cough)
Then we headed to “downtown” Johnson City to do some low key night shots. The album title “The Overnight Classic” had already been determined, and I thought a night shot would be most appropriate for the album cover. Here it is without the title added:
His lyrical genius, good beats, and loyal fans skyrocketed him to the top 10 of iTunes World chart on January 1st on release day. Damn good way to start the new year.
Ferrari F430 – wallpaper
Nothing gets my heart beating like the sound of a Ferrari engine at full tilt. This Ferrari F430 is a “prop” for a shoot I did with hip hop artist Mo Sabri in Johnson City, TN. More to come on that later. The image is practically one exposure, lite using a single Alien Bee 1600 softboxed, then touched up in Photoshop. Enjoy!
Derrick Rose – 2011 NBA MVP
Last year I got the call to shoot Derrick Rose for Power Balance, and since it’s the start of the new 2012 NBA season I thought I’d show off a few images. Needless to say before Derrick was named the youngest ever NBA MVP, he had achieved a long list of accolades and I had to hold back my child-like enthusiasm for having Rose in front of my camera.
The location was the HAX Athletic Club basketball courts south of Los Angeles. Like most shoots with high-profile persons, this one was short. My lovely assistant Lauren and I had roughly 15 minutes of shooting from first shot to last. No worries, I had more than enough images to mess with when I got home.
Despite the short time-frame of the shoot, Derrick was very kind enough to personally come over to me while I was packing up my gear and say a genuine “thank you” and pose for a picture with me. Definitely a moment I’ll never forget. The Chicago Bulls instantly skyrocked to my 2nd favorite team, and DRose easily my favorite NBA player… C’mon I can’t be a bandwagon jumper, go Suns!
