Hello again, happy Tuesday? well it has to be since we’re dropping a new Eargasms post for y’all. We’ve got a good selection for your commute after the cut. Smile.
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It’s been a while since my last one eh? The quote is from the book I’m currently reading on how quick the marketing/advertising landscape changes due to the digital age. No one cares for who you are or how good you are, if you have an idea/vision, just go do da ting; build a team and make it happen. Playing sitting duck as if you’re entitled the end result isn’t going to get you anywhere. That’s what I’m trying to do right now, letting my imagination and curiosity fuel the next few months. No point looking back and seeing who’s gaining on you, just focus on your purpose and how you’re going to get there. More on the reverse.
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Shelley Jones is a photographer/film maker, currently working as a freelancer in London and most importantly a friend of Y&Y. Found her through that ‘Space Hoppers in Venice’ video on one of my random vimeo viewing sprees and have kept myself updated on her work ever since. I think it’s safe to say that we’re all quite intrigued by Shelley’s work, more so her concepts and inspiration, so I thought it would be cool to do a mini interview with her. You can have a read of it and see some of her work after the break.
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I stumbled across this video a few days ago, it’s definitely a must watch for those who have just recently bought their SLRs or have never been able to switch modes from manual. Really irritates me when I see people shooting on auto mode and their inbuilt flash pops up in broad daylight – why?! Personally, I’ve never been able to understand all the terminology nor had any photography lessons to understand all of them, it’s all about practice. LDN.365 was my practice field – taking a camera around with me for 365 days and playing around with all the settings was my lesson. Photographer Matthew Gore has taken it upon himself to create this simple video explaining “The Three Basics of Photography” which all comes down to how your SLR is able to manipulate light into getting the best photograph.
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I haven’t done one of these in a while, might make it into a regular Sunday feature. There have been hardly any fashion posts on here as of late, might be down to the fact I’ve been avoiding any materialistic temptation post-NYC. I splashed out on my biggest purchase to date out there *gulps*. Digressed again. Meet Ulrikke Lund, renowned Norwegian fashion blogger, model and Future Stylist 2010 winner. I know most of you guys are probably drooling over her right about now, she’s stunning and what makes a beautiful woman even more attractive? One that can dress well.
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Eeek, is it shameful that I didn’t know FA Cup final was yesterday till I saw tweets on my timeline regarding a Chelsea vs Liverpool game? It took me a few moments to understand why folks cared so much about a match between the pair. Brazilian artist Andre Fidusi is the brains behind this minimalist series chronicling the evolution of the World Cup. It’s funny how he’s managed to subtly identify the essence of each World Cup and portray them using tiny illustrations. I’m sure all of you know what the 1966 poster is going to be – cross bar! Have fun trying to decipher each of the abstract designs.
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Only God knows how I wasn’t informed about Season 2 of Oprah’s Masterclass series. I loved season one with the likes of Jay-Z, Simon Cowell, Maya Angelou and Oprah sharing their many life lessons, it’s a must watch – feel free to scour the internet to look for stream links. This season started off with 73 year old American actress, writer, political activist and fitness guru – Jane Fonda. Her story starts off on a sad note with her mother’s suicide and a father’s emotional in capabilities, I loved the authenticity and honest nature of Jane. She shares with many of her life stories, challenges and what she did to conquer them. Hop on after the cut.
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