Pharrell for British GQ 2014: Artist of the year

First, I would like to say congratulation to the recording artist Pharrell Williams for scoring the title as the recording  solo artist of the year, while i'm singing (Because I'm happy !!). I'm in a stump between which editorial I like more because for this month W magazine released an editorial featuring Rihanna's Tribal editorial, and now Pharrell is giving every bit of life wearing war paint in his latest cover/editorial shot by Hunter & Gatti for the October issue. Wearing pieces pulled from the likes of Burberry Prorsum, Giorgio Armani and Maison Martin Margiela, styled together by Tanja Martin. 




They say that they sourced  inspiration from the Kanya Masai tribe. I can't help but think how culture can serve as inspiration.


What are your thoughts ? 


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Behind the Scenes editorial- MWITU Pastel

Pastel from takem2church on Vimeo.
My editorial shoot with Brandon Mitchell Brandon Mitchell Photography called MWITU Pastel, Wild Pastel. Video by Shawn Church.

Models-  Rachel Faulkner: Model , Dorian Maris - Model with Muse Model Management , and Jasmine Johnson.
Featuring clothing by Achalla Est Couture , and QooQoo

Hair Stylist- Nadirah Alexander
MUA(S) Brandy Page Mua, AND Carly C Vega

The day we created magic was the moment I will not forget ! Working with a team that everyone work equally as hard to create a new mood  is worth more then words. However, My life as a stylist always have those challenges, but when you take all that in. You'll begin to see a change and make every moment count. Alright, enough of the sob story! The photos will come soon from this editorial shoot, I hope you enjoyed the video !

Last but not least, I want to thank the team who was apart of the crew, Please be sure to check them out. Including, The designers whom clothing made every shot worth it, and as well the models !!

Documented Concept shoot.

      When seeing this photograph  shot from behind the scenes of my concept we shoot December 10th. We will be submitting to a magazine soon enough, I've taken the moment to realize this is the awakening moment for me. Though. I do have a longer journey ahead of me. I can already taste what it could be like to plan something months before time, creating mood boards so that everyone can understand what direction your head is going, and also bringing together a team of creative people that know what you want and what you asked for.

    Every time I began to plan something, I'm always learning something new. A stylist in general does it all when planning the concept except shoot the images. I had to know the lighting I wanted; Hair; Make-up; and clothing. I had to direct the model so that they can translate the mood through the picture.

   As I watch my assistant stylist: Sylvia Clark add the accessories I picked out, and Hair Stylist Elijah Greene make touch ups I start to wonder off into how things have finally come together. The dress I pulled from Long Tran's Spring/Summer 2013 collection was the perfect fit.

I'm excited to see the final edits, and can't wait until we send out our photos to a few magazine publications.

After a while there will be a video release from the shoot. As of now, I'm not sure if I can release the name of our concept but all I can say is " In due time."