Contemporary Radiance

new blog, new purpose

2009-09-17T14:13:00.001-07:00

for those who follow, i made a new blog

http://justinmanzanophotography.wordpress.com/

hit it, please

Terry Richardson 2010 Pirelli Calendar

2009-06-18T17:31:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite commercial photographers is Terry Richardson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-v0ogNJ0ys&feature=player_embedded

Original Post: slamxhype

Make the Girl Dance - Baby Baby Baby

2009-05-18T00:29:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Pictures from the What Dance Party Spring Season

2009-05-15T01:41:00.000-07:00

What Dance Party is one of the blogs I occasionally photograph for. I find myself always working so when I do go out to enjoy a party, I tend not to bring my camera. Here are some moments of the Winter/Spring 09 I would love to recap and satirize with witty captions.

10) So assuming this is a themed party, I get that the guy on the right is the tin man but what are the other 3 supposed to be?

9) I think she's the only one into it.

8) The guy in the box is....

7) The cobrasnake would be proud.

6) If you have a camera I dont think you should be in the pictures, check out the plaid.

5) Cart rides down the alcohol aisle are a great way to spend the night.

4) Words cannot describe what this girl is capable of.

3) Its like he's half man have tin man.

2) Double fisting and enjoying it

1) Bright teeth and hair

Damien Hirst's Requiem

2009-05-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

Tierney Gearon

2009-05-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

Tierney Gearon is an American photographer. Currently she has an exhibition at ACE Beverly Hills.

Fever Ray - Fever Ray

2009-05-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

Fever Ray is the name under which Karin Elisabeth Dreijer Andersson released her debut solo album.

Starting Up Again

2009-04-29T15:44:00.000-07:00

So I am ending my small vacation from this creative blog and will continue to share links, reviews, and other random tidbits of information!

25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

2009-04-29T15:32:00.000-07:00

I have 2 pieces in the show. Come check it out!

CHECK OUT THIS!!!!!

2009-03-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

Hiatus

2009-02-15T19:42:00.000-08:00

I'll pick up where I left off mid-march

I Thought This Was Exceptional

2009-02-12T03:03:00.000-08:00

Art Battling

Original Post: Hypebeast

Elena Santarelli

2009-02-11T01:58:00.000-08:00

Elena is an Italian Model.

Koto Bolofo

2009-02-10T02:58:00.000-08:00

Official Site

Dear Science - TV on the Radio

2009-02-09T14:06:00.000-08:00

TV on the Radio is an Indie band from NYC.

Top 5 WDP pictures of FEB

2009-02-06T13:21:00.000-08:00

GET STOKED on my top pics from a party blog I photograph for. This time around I won't comment or add captions because I don't want to get in trouble.

Reebok 2009 Spring/Summer "Gradient" Reverse Jam

2009-02-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Reebok 2009 Spring/Summer "Gradient" Reverse Jam
These shoes are awesome and give hope to Reebok Lovers.
Original Post: Hypbeast

Anna-Catherine "Uffie" Hartley

2009-02-04T14:00:00.000-08:00

Anna-Catherine Hartley AKA Uffie is an American born, Paris based rapper.

KAWS

2009-02-03T17:42:00.000-08:00

KAWS is a NY based artist.
blog

Got Friends EP - Jealous Sound

2009-02-02T03:15:00.000-08:00

The Jealous Sound is a Los Angeles indie emo rock band. This EP slipped through undetected. It is quite a tease and I hope the Jsound will make a big comeback this year.

Top 5 Party Picture Blogs

2009-01-30T05:05:00.000-08:00

1) The Cobrasnake

2) Last Night's Party

3) 7 Days is a Weekend

4) Everyone is Famous

5) We Are Awesome

Brixton Spring/Summer 09

2009-01-29T04:51:00.000-08:00

The new Brixton line is sweet, gotta get me some of those.
Original Post
Brixton Site

Kim Smith

2009-01-28T04:55:00.000-08:00

Kim Smith is an American Fashion Model and Actress
Original Post: Kanye University

Jeremy Kidd

2009-01-27T08:13:00.000-08:00

check this artist out, he currently has a show up at the Fahey Klein Gallery

Site

Merriweather Post Pavillion - Animal Collective

2009-01-26T09:26:00.000-08:00

The new anco full length is legit.

Archipelago house / Tham & Videgård Hansson

2009-01-23T04:35:00.000-08:00

Original Post: Arch Daily

Visvim 2009 Spring/Summer Loafers

2009-01-22T06:34:00.000-08:00

These Loafers look legit, I definitely want to buy a pair.

Original Post: Hypebeast

Rachel Stevens

2009-01-21T10:25:00.000-08:00

Rachel is an English singer, actress and occasional model.

Official Site
Original Post: Kanye University

Obama Inauguration!

2009-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Obama has taken the oath of office and has been sworn in as 44th President of the United States!

Read More at BBC

Barcelona

2009-01-19T07:54:00.000-08:00

Barcelona is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington.

AA video

2009-01-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Cable Shows

2009-01-15T09:54:00.000-08:00

1) Entourage

2) Big Love

3) Weeds

4) Californication

5) Dexter

Sarah Stage

2009-01-14T03:31:00.000-08:00

Sarah Stage is a model of Costa Rican and European descent.
Original Post: Kanye University

Blood Bank EP - Bon Iver

2009-01-12T01:15:00.000-08:00

Bon Iver is the name of Indie-folk singer Justin Vernon's latest project from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Top 5 Jawbreaker Songs

2009-01-09T07:19:00.000-08:00

Now I just wanted to throw it back to the late 80's early-mid 90's influential punk/post hardcore band Jawbreaker.
1) Save Your Generation - If anything this song should have been the band's 1st major single on a major label.
2) Boxcar - alluding to Kerouac and making fun of the people who refused to put them in the punk genre makes this simple song all too appealing.
3) Want - The first track on the first album is my personal favorite.
4) Fireman- Great song, great lyrics, great sound layering, bad lead off single
5) Chesterfield King- I found a pack of these one day and it made me happy.

Almudena Fernandez

2009-01-07T01:11:00.000-08:00

Almudena is a Spanish Model.

Original Post: Kanye University

American Art - Weatherbox

2009-01-05T01:41:00.000-08:00

Weatherbox is an Indie Rock band from San Diego, CA. One of my favorite local bands.

Top 5 "Non College" Bars in close proximity to LMU

2009-01-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

1) The Other Room- the epitome of what a NYC bar can be (and they do have an NYC location), the Other Room boasts a dim, cool atmosphere for the modern hipster
2) The Brig- Tuesday's are jazz night, nuff said
3) Father's Office- solid burgers and extensive beer list
4) Prince of Whales- One of my favorite dive bars
5) The Tavern, El Segundo- Although very close to college bar Harry O's, this bar always seems to attract the cool people

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

2009-01-01T09:11:00.000-08:00

grabbing food with the breakfast club and I just wanted to wish every one a happy 2009!

The Ugly Organ - Cursive

2008-12-29T09:21:00.000-08:00

Cursive is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. This album came out in 2003 and stands as one of my favorite album.

Top 5 X-Mas Gifts

2008-12-26T05:32:00.000-08:00

1) Nikon D300
2) Entourage Season 3 Part 1
3) Coach Wallet
4) Frames
5) Art Books

Yesica Toscanini

2008-12-24T09:32:00.000-08:00

Yesica is an Argentinian fashion model.

Hold On - Name Taken

2008-12-22T00:32:00.000-08:00

Name Taken was an Indie/Emo band from Orange County, CA. Listening to this record reminded me of how music used to flow.

Top 5 Overrated Indie Bands

2008-12-19T02:32:00.000-08:00

1) Vampire Weekend

2) The Klaxons

3) Cold War Kids

4) The Baby Shambles

5) Franz Ferdinand

Malin Akerman

2008-12-17T02:03:00.000-08:00

Malin is a Canadian/Swedish actress, model, & singer

imdb

The Crane Wife - The Decemberists

2008-12-15T02:45:00.000-08:00

The Decemberists are an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon.

Top 5 Bands that should get back together due to the high number of bands getting back together

2008-12-12T09:31:00.000-08:00

1) Jawbreaker- Because they will most likely get back together and pick up where Dear You left off

2) The Smiths- Wishful thinking but I would love to see Morissey reunite with the old crew

3) The Original Earth Wind & Fire- it would be most enjoyable to see a jazz professor return to former glory

4) The Get-Up Kids- one of the secret influential bands which has been cited within this new world of Emo Pop packaged for instant myspace success

5) Death From Above 1979- Even though I like MSTRKRFT, I would prefer to see an instrument driven band rather than the run of the mill electro outfit

Jessica Cirio

2008-12-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Jessica Cirio is an Argentine Model

Post: Kanye University
Official Site

Saturdays = Youth - M83

2008-12-08T06:35:00.000-08:00

M83 is a French Electronic/Pop/Shoegaze band.

Top 5 Blink 182 Songs

2008-12-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

Because of the rumor they are getting back together, I reached a majority consensus with various people to remember the pop punk band

1) Dammit- The first song thousands of kids first learned on the guitar on that Fender Strat designed by Tom Delonge

2) Carousel- For all the kids who knew how cool they were before they received any commercial recognition

3) What's My Age Again- Because it encouraged people to streak and people wondered where there asian friend was

4) Josie- Gave the definition of what the coolest girl would be when you were in High School & that Sombrero's became everyone in San Diego's favorite Mexican food restaurant

5) The Rock Show- Because everyone "couldn't wait for the summer and the Warped Tour" and falling in love with the "girl at the rock show" sounds like a great story to tell

Jennifer Lamiraqui

2008-12-03T06:58:00.000-08:00

Jennifer is a French Model and has been in ads for such brands as: Anti-flirt, Bergdorf Goodman, Calida, Laura Biagiotti, Lazaro, Pantene, Revlon Eyewear, and S.Olivier.

School of Seven Bells

2008-12-01T10:54:00.000-08:00

SVIIB is an indie electronic/ shoegaze band from New York formed by former members of The Secret Machines and On!Air!Library!

Top 5 Favorite Places on Main Street Santa Monica

2008-11-28T07:28:00.000-08:00

1) Urth Cafe - The primo spot on this street, although slightly expensive, Urth Cafe provides some of the best coffee, espresso, food, etc all in one place.

2) The News Stand- It seems like they have every news publication in the world

3) Bravo Pizza/Dagwoods/Wildflour- Because pizza never gets old, take your pick.

4) American Apparel- Because you want to dress cool

5) The Public Garden- Because you want to live a sustainable lifestyle

Isabel Figueira

2008-11-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

Isabel Figueira is a Portuguese Model

In Ghost Colors - Cut Copy

2008-11-24T23:00:00.000-08:00

Cut Copy is a band from Melbourne, Australia

myspace here

Top 5 Reasons to go to Custom Tuesdays

2008-11-21T01:29:00.000-08:00

1) What Dance Party.com

2) To Show off your coolness (or lack of)

3) To Enjoy a Makeout Sesh

4) ME so i can take your candids

5) Because it's Tuesday

Diora Baird

2008-11-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

Diora Baird is an American Actress and Model.

Philip-Lorca Dicorcia

2008-11-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

Phillip-Lorca Dicorcia is an American Photographer. look him up

Your Favorite Weapon - Brand New

2008-11-17T07:47:00.000-08:00

It reminds me of the time I spent in England

What Dance Party

2008-11-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

check out whatdanceparty.com

Synonym Photography

2008-11-13T12:38:00.000-08:00

check out my new event photo blog

SYNONYM PHOTOGRAPHY

Holly Weber

2008-11-12T02:20:00.000-08:00

Holly Weber is an American Actress and Model.

Carioca Studio

2008-11-11T01:47:00.000-08:00

Usually I post an influential artist, but today I'm featuring a gnarly studio that does advertising photography

Their Site

Original Post: Kanye University

Into The Blue Again - The Album Leaf

2008-11-10T11:35:00.000-08:00

It paints a beautiful scene.

thealbumleaf.com

BAPE Winter Catalogue

2008-11-07T02:02:00.000-08:00

The Winter line is sick

Original Post: Hypebeast

Anara Tower by Atkins Design Studio

2008-11-06T13:51:00.000-08:00

just epic

Original Post: Arch Daily

Elisabetta Gregoraci

2008-11-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

Elisabetta Gregoraci is an Italian Fashion Model

Original Post: Kanye University

Obama Won!

2008-11-05T04:33:00.000-08:00

I could not pick my favorite poster until I saw this one.

Hussein Chalayan

2008-11-04T01:22:00.000-08:00

HUSSEIN CHALAYAN is a British/Turkish Cypriot fashion designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1993

Original Post: Kanye University

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine - Death From Above 1979

2008-11-03T03:55:00.000-08:00

I felt inspired listening to this

Happy Halloween.

2008-10-31T02:54:00.000-07:00

LEGO LED DIY

Original Post: Geekologie

NIKE SB DUNK MOSQUITO

2008-10-30T14:19:00.000-07:00

I want these to add to the collection.

Original Post: HYPEBEAST

Adriana Karembeu

2008-10-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Adriana Karembeu is a Slovak Fashion Model.

Timothy Berg - Tasty Treats

2008-10-28T01:25:00.000-07:00

Originally posted on Kanye's Blog:

"From the artist:

My recent work revolves around notions of cultural consumption. I intend to create a tension between what is fun and what is grave in order to pose fundamental questions about the consequences of overconsuming. I employ humor and metaphor to simultaneously disarm the viewer and challenge them to evaluate the larger implications of our culture’s habit for making things disappear."

False Cathedrals - Elliott

2008-10-27T09:25:00.000-07:00

I wanted to be musically stimulated so I listened to this. They need to follow the trend and reunite just like every other broken up band.

House 2 / Eduardo Berlin Razmilic

2008-10-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

Original Post : Arch Daily

Trovata

2008-10-23T04:22:00.000-07:00

Trovata is a contemporary clothing line

LOOK

Rhian Sudgen

2008-10-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

Rhian Sudgen is a Page 3 Model
See Her Here.

Hokusai

2008-10-21T02:22:00.000-07:00

Hokusai - "Red Fuji"

Water & Solutions - Far

2008-10-20T01:29:00.000-07:00

Jonah Matranga's (onelinedrawing, Gratitude) old band is reuniting soon and I just wanted to jog my memory.

Tom's Shoes

2008-10-17T01:20:00.000-07:00

I have 5 pairs.

Pick up a pair

M House / Architecture W

2008-10-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

Check this house out

Original Post: Arch Daily

Danielle Bux

2008-10-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

Danielle Bux is a lingerie model and former Virgin Atlantic stewardess

Steven Berkman

2008-10-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

Steven Berkman is a photographer based out of Pasadena, CA. He uses 19th century photographic processes and camera obscura projects. Currently his show Chamber Pieces is up at the Laband Art Gallery @ Loyola Marymount University which runs from Sept. 13 - November 23.

Check out Steven Berkman

3OH!3 - 3OH!3

2008-10-13T11:18:00.000-07:00

3OH!3 is a hip hop/ electronica from Boulder CO.

TINYCOMB.COM

2008-10-10T12:16:00.000-07:00

Tinycomb is a microblog.

BBC/Ice Cream

2008-10-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

BBC/ Ice Cream are clothing lines started by Pharell, Nigo, & Robert Walker

Imogen Poots

2008-10-08T01:58:00.000-07:00

I am obsessed with Zombies and Zombie Movies so therefore I get stoked on girls who kill zombies/reincarnated bodies. Imogen Poots is one of those girls. She starred in 28 Weeks Later and has a few other films coming out soon.

Check out what other movies she's been in here

James Welling

2008-10-07T05:57:00.000-07:00

I am researching James Welling for a project. This image #005 is a color photogram which is part of his series.

Check Welling's work out here.

There's Nothing Wrong With Love - Built to Spill

2008-10-06T02:24:00.000-07:00

I spent part of the early morning just listening to this album while writing a paper. This band is part of my Top 5 concerts.

Burton Love Series Snowboards

2008-10-03T08:53:00.000-07:00

This was posted awhile ago, but the snowboards are dropping soon. I do not completely understand how this collab will work but stoked on it nonetheless.

original post. highsnobiety

Thermochromatic Shirts from American Apparel

2008-10-02T04:33:00.000-07:00

Bringing back the past styles one at a time.

American Apparel Here

Georgie Thompson

2008-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

While I was studying in Oxford, I would catch up on sports news at the local pub. With no ESPN around, I enjoyed the sophisticated Sky Sports news team to relay my highlights and news. This would be the first time I saw broadcast journalist Georgie Thompson. I later had the pleasure of seeing her in person (from afar of course) while roaming the streets of London on an uplifting afternoon.

Dorothea Lange

2008-09-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Dorothea Lange was just one of the many photographers who documented the Great Depression. With congress turning down the $700 Billion dollar bailout bill could this ever happen again?

Managing the Details of an Undertaking- Counterfit

2008-09-29T05:33:00.000-07:00

This release reminds me of the purity of local San Diego music and how things used to be.

Luminodot

2008-09-26T19:21:00.000-07:00

Lite Brite in HD from what I am told.

http://gizmodo.com/5049940/bandais-luminodot-lite+brite-hd-for-big-kids

The Eyelid House / Fiona Winzar Architects

2008-09-25T17:46:00.000-07:00

Stunning architecture. Check out Arch Daily

Emily Scott

2008-09-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

According to kanyeuniversity.com/blog ,Emily Scott is an Australian commercial, lingerie and glamour model. She appeared in the visuals of Robbie Williams' spring 2006 tour, and she also appeared in a specially filmed remake of the notorious "Rock DJ" video clip and her brief relationship with Little Britain's David Walliams. For a period she was the face of Lipton Ice Tea.

Diane Arbus- Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey

2008-09-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

In 1967, Arbus took this photograph. Her entire subject matter mixed with her intriguing composition has influenced my photography and imagemaking work.

My Bloody Valentine - Loveless

2008-09-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

This album just got me through the night.