Good Model, Wrong Shot - Crystal Renn for Vogue Paris

Vogue Paris is celebrating its 90th anniversary issue this month and guess who's in it!

Our plus-size ambassador Crystal Renn.

I will be the first to say I am extremely proud that finally a model of some size is making clear movements in the fashion industry. However I really wish that Crystal would realize that she is our quarterback in the game.

This right here is a FUMBLE! I'm calling a FLAG ON THE PLAY! The fashion story was shot by Terry Richardson and it's quite disturbing. The title of the spread is FESTIN, which is French for feast. In theory, I love the concept. But was food really necessary. These same shots with perhaps clothes symbolizing the gluttony of fashion would have been sufficient. But perhaps they were thinking that had been done several times before. As a photographer, I try to look at EVERY aspect of the image. So yes the flash lighting is different, photoshop was used in moderation, and the colors are vibrant but - FOOD? The spaghetti shot just ruffles my skirt!  

Maybe I'm wrong? What do you think?

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Baltimore Restaurant Week

It's that time again! Awesome food for a great price. Visit your favorite chic spots or check out a new restaurant that you've been dying to dine at.

What's even more special about Baltimore Restaurant Week is that all the restaurants participating are supporting The Journey Home. Baltimore City's 10-year plan to end homelessness in Baltimore City by 2018.  The plan brings together businesses, not-for-profit and faith-based organizations and concerned citizens like you to address this complex social and public health crisis.

So ladies and gents lets get chic and fresh all while supporting a good cause! (Aug 13th to Aug 22nd - 3 courses $35 at most restaurants)

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