Today, June 10th, 2012 i’m heading to Europe for the whole summer.
Packed with over 100 4X5 black and white sheets, 20 packs of polaroids, 50 rolls of 120mm film, couple of cloths and a camera, im ready to begin the unknown journey.
Looking forward to discover, to connect, to explore, to get lost and to create.
My main goals by going overseas this time, is to get inspired. to bring with me something new. to do more research and to develop more design in my eyes. and of course to have some fun, to study, to enjoy my beautiful girlfriend and to meet new people, networking and travel.
The past month was hectic with lots of jobs and projects. Videos and Editorials. Celebrities and Actors, Models and Artists coming into my studio non stop and blessing me with their beauty. Thank you everyone for being a part.
Article about my photography in DODHO MAGAZINE and being featured on June 2012 – issue #3.
DODHO Magazine, June 2012 Issue #3
I photographed the young singer Kiana Brown, that just signed with RCA / Sony Entertainment for her new promotion tour and her single album “Hey Chica”. she’s amazing and you can hear her voice through the images. Follow her and go to her FB page to view more images from a wonderful day with great people! Special thank to Brian Espinosa and Amy Goetz for the amazing time and the new friendship!
Kiana Brown by © Benjo Arwas
Kiana Brown by © Benjo Arwas
As well, i had great opportunity to photograph and to create a whole 2013 Calendar + Poster to the funny, charismatic, awesome actor – Texas Battle (The Bold And The Beautiful, Final Destination 3, Death Valley, Couch Carter and others..)
Texas is great character in person and it was pleasure to photograph him in different moods, scenarios and stages. And of course to capture his personality and his lifestyle.
Here is just a small teaser from what to be feature. Follow Texas on Twitter @Texas1Battle and on WhoSays.com to stay in touch with him and to see the full calendar when its out in Mid – June! Special thanks to Matt Lundin and Theresa Broadnax.
Texas Battle By Benjo Arwas, 2012
Besides all the celebrities and the actors that came along my studio, we’ve don couple of amazing test shoots / fashion stories with variety of teams and great people.
As always, Pinkerton models brought a totally new and fresh board from overseas.
here are couple of examples that already were picked by PhotoVogue to be feature on their website. and couple of them already approved by ART+COMMERCE to be in the stock section and image archive for clients.
Projector Story
Projector © Benjo Arwas
- Vika C. @ Pinkerton
- MUA / Hair: Kristina Goldberg
Desert Editorial © Benjo Arwas
- Model: Noora @ Pinkerton
- MUA: Berenice Gallegos
- Hair: Mathieu Simo
- Styling: Jordan Swain
- Style assistant: Alaja
- Photo Assistant / Behind the scenes video: Sidney Kraemer
Beach Editorial © Benjo Arwas
- Model: Olya @ Pinkerton
- MUA: Berenice Gallegos
- Hair: Erica Stoy
- Styling: Jordan Swain
- Style assistant: Karen
- Photo Assistant / Behind the scenes video: Sidney Kraemer / Jennifer Trahan / Gonzo Castaneda
Studio Editorial featuring the designer – Lloyd Klein © Benjo Arwas
- Vika C. @ Pinkerton
- MUA / Hair: Kristina Goldberg
“Our Tribe” © Benjo Arwas
- Model: Svetlana M. @ Pinkerton / Marilyn (Paris)
- MUA / Hair: Berenice Gallegos
- Designer / Styling: Jen Summers
- Photo Assistant: Sidney Kramer
Sidney © Benjo Arwas
Bleached Polaroids and 4X5 editorial
Noora – Bleached Polaroid © Benjo Arwas
Noora – Bleached Polaroid © Benjo Arwas
- Model: Noora @ Pinkerton
- MUA / Hair: Berenice Gallegos
- Styling: Jordan Swain
- Style assistant: Esther Kang
- Photo Assistants / Behind the scenes video: Sidney Kraemer / Nick Korompilas
Leia Contois © Benjo Arwas
The photo has been selected by the Editor’s of 500px website
- Leia Contois @ Pinkerton
- Makeup / Hair: Berenice Gallegos
- Styling: Jen Summers
“The Dress Symphony”
Elle Drane © Benjo Arwas
- Model: Elle Drane @ Pinketon
- Makeup: Mel Hunter
- Hair: Traci Garrett
- Styling: Jordan Swain
- Featured designer: Lloyd Klein Couture
- Photo Assistant: Sidney Kramer
And Just a moment before i’m leaving, i took the time to make couple of last shoots and begin a new portrait series for a new book.
4X5 Polaroids
Thats my main goal for Europe. to get more portraits into my books. Models, Actors, Interesting people, Artists and whom ever step infront of my lens.
There are so many and so much more to show, but i must to cut it here. will display more new stuff on my website / facebook page and in future posts.
Last but not the end good news is that iv’e signed with MS Management (Maital Sabban) to be represented by them. So i’m over looking forward for new projects, clients, and good times to develop myself and to bring it into my clients table.
Now it’s time for me and Sidney to take off to Paris and to discover new worlds, meet great artists and to keep and create overseas.
Good luck and happy summer everyone. Thank you for your attention and support.
and please share with me – what are your goals for the upcoming summer?
Keep in touch!
Nice work bro, enjoy your trip and rock on!
thank you sir,
keep in touch and have a great summer
Benjo.
Ciao Benjo,
I am in Milan for the summer….also looking for new art.ideas….excited for you..Blessings!
Thank you!
have fun, and let me know if youre coming to paris, will be great to meet up!
cheers,
Benjo