Monday night hosted a red carpet list of artsy, trendy, Atantans for celebrity photographer D. Blanks and his “Alter Ego” pictorial exhibit. Alter Ego introduces us to breath taking photos of celebrities that dared to face themselves through an alter ego.
For those of you who are not familiar with the photography of D. Blanks let’s take a walk through some of his work and clients. Derek’s work has been featured in many high profile magazines, and at several national galleries, all while working with A-list of celebrity clients from Usher, Brandy, Mary Mary, Tracy Edmonds, and Ludacris, to name a few.
The event gave way to support from many fellow Atlanta superstars, Mychal Knight from Project Runway and the K$D Suite, who is featured in a pictorial came thru to show love.
For those of you who are not familiar with the photography of D. Blanks let’s take a walk through some of his work and clients. Derek’s work has been featured in many high profile magazines, and at several national galleries, all while working with A-list of celebrity clients from Usher, Brandy, Mary Mary, Tracy Edmonds, and Ludacris, to name a few.
The event gave way to support from many fellow Atlanta superstars, Mychal Knight from Project Runway and the K$D Suite, who is featured in a pictorial came thru to show love.
Along side Janelle Monae, Cee-Lo Greene, newbie’s on the scene Dorian (College Hill- ATL), Shavon (College Hill- ATL), and Nicole Garner, The Garner Circle PR. And lastly, my personal fav. T.I. Yeap that’s right straight off house arrest for six months he and cutesy Tiny came out to share this night with Derek.
And this is just a short list.
Other celebrity guest included Bree (ANTM – Cycle 5) and Camille McDonald (ANTM –Cyclye 2 ), you guys remember her. She gained fame from Cycle by refusing to change her walk from her signature pose, you know the one that was going to make her famous. I have to say guys don’t believe everything on T.V. she is the nicest chic ever. She is working on a lingerie line check it out at http://www.lingerwear.com/, not much to it yet but soon very soon. Cristal Steverson, Flava of Love and Charm School was also in attendance. She has worked a lot with Derek. Check out her myspace for some shots. (www.myspace.com/seriouslycristalfanpage)
When asked about his alter ego project, Derek states,
"The people that we see everyday have so many sides to their personalities besides what we see at that moment. This collection allows them to show these sides unapologetically. If it wasn't my own work, I'd still think it was amazing!"
“Alter Ego” is a follow up to his previous project “Daughters of Men", a photo essay book featuring Sanaa Lathan, Beyonce Knowles and Yolanda Adams.
Besure to check out Derek Blanks and his beautiful work at www.dblanks.com www.myspace.com/dblanksphotos.
Thanks April Love for the personal invite.
And this is just a short list.
Other celebrity guest included Bree (ANTM – Cycle 5) and Camille McDonald (ANTM –Cyclye 2 ), you guys remember her. She gained fame from Cycle by refusing to change her walk from her signature pose, you know the one that was going to make her famous. I have to say guys don’t believe everything on T.V. she is the nicest chic ever. She is working on a lingerie line check it out at http://www.lingerwear.com/, not much to it yet but soon very soon. Cristal Steverson, Flava of Love and Charm School was also in attendance. She has worked a lot with Derek. Check out her myspace for some shots. (www.myspace.com/seriouslycristalfanpage)
When asked about his alter ego project, Derek states,
"The people that we see everyday have so many sides to their personalities besides what we see at that moment. This collection allows them to show these sides unapologetically. If it wasn't my own work, I'd still think it was amazing!"
“Alter Ego” is a follow up to his previous project “Daughters of Men", a photo essay book featuring Sanaa Lathan, Beyonce Knowles and Yolanda Adams.
Besure to check out Derek Blanks and his beautiful work at www.dblanks.com www.myspace.com/dblanksphotos.
Thanks April Love for the personal invite.
