Mondo Guerra’s collection for “Urban Nights” charity fashion show benefiting Urban Peak in Denver, CO.
Fashion
The Wolf & The Wolverine
Jonathan Edward Balfour used to be a cat person. Growing up, the songwriter spent a lot of time at cat shows, primping and fluffing felines with names like Oro Ojos Cruz Bernal of Katsamust.
These days, Jonathan is making a name for himself at different kinds of shows as the front man for the indie band The Wolf & The Wolverine. Here, Jonathan strikes a balance between his best-in-show styling and the intense, feral instinct that drives his music.
We captured this image during the photo shoot for his album cover Levity.
Azteca
This Aztec inspired garment was created by Denver designer, Armando Guerra. The make-up was done by Denver make-up artist, Becky Laschanzky www.missbeckymakeupartist.com Shooting fashion is always great because I get to collaborate with other talented artists. The final images are always a surprise and I love that!
Kaitlyn
This portrait of up and coming model Kaitlyn Amick was taken last week as part of a portfolio shoot for local designer, Armando Guerra. Make-up was done by Becky Laschanzky www.missbeckymakeupartist.com who did a great job at creating this soft clean look.
Metromode Cover
This image of model Stephen Montez was the cover of Metromode Magazine in 2006. You can see some more of Stephen’s modeling work at: http://www.modelmayhem.com/StephenMTZ
Lifeless Beauty
I’ve always liked the haunting feel of this piece. I love the contrast of color and mood that’s portrayed in this almost “lifeless” pose. The dress and styling was done by artist, Armando Guerra back when we first met in 1999.
Scholarly Creative
This portrait of Denver fashion designer, Armando Guerra says so much about him. We shot his in his studio on his mirror wall. His space is as colorful and creative as his design.
Only Mondo can make so many colors, textures and patterns work in one look. I love this professorial portrait.
Birthday of a Muse
Today is the birthday of my friend Felix. I met Felix for coffee today and we talked about photography, our history as friends and our futures.
For years, Felix was my main model. Any time I wanted to shoot photos, he was there, ready and willing. He was open to new ideas and often had ideas of his own. Since then, Felix has been shooting many photos himself. He’s grown so much as a person and as an artist over the years. This post is dedicated to him.
Beauty and the Butch
No rebel would be complete without a motorcycle and a mustache. Denver fashion designer Mondo Guerra lends a youthful grace to the hyper-masculine textures and symbols of this Tom-of-Finland-inspired image.