We at Cloud Orchid Publishing are constantly seeking new ways to push the envelope and challenge what makes a book a “book.” Our latest collection “Mirror][rorriM” features only one word per page. But that one word will make you stop and consider. The photos were originally taken at Che Correa’s photography studio in Wisconsin. Model … Continue reading
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Recline
We at Cloud Orchid Publishing love exploring the beauty of the female form. Photographer in Chief Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic has spent years photographing models from all over the United States. Barbados Pearl was a model that caught Bryan’s eye. He was intrigued by her personality and her unique body. They spent a sunny … Continue reading
We The Fallen
The COM crew originated in Chicago, IL, and many of our projects involved exploring the city. Finding ways to break normality was always a fun risk, but our midnight ride on the Red Line was one of the biggest. Zzy agreed to be a part of our reckless vision and embodied the night as we … Continue reading
Emergence
Cloud Orchid Publishing is proud to return from our summer hiatus. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our readers. The Cloud Orchid co-editors Little Alice and Bryan Thompson have certainly been through the wringer, and are happy to be back on board. Co-editor Little Alice had a busy summer filled with big changes and … Continue reading
Cloud Orchid Editors
The editors of Cloud Orchid Publishing are Little Alice and Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic. Alice and Bryan met at Studio MLP back in 2009. After working together at several group events, they began shooting together on a regular basis. Since then, the duo began creating elaborate projects and traveling the country. Their latest … Continue reading
Macy’s Incubator Open House
Cloud Orchid Magazine co-editors Bryan Thompson and Little Alice attended the Macy’s Incubator Open House to meet up and coming Chicago designers. We already know Rachel Frank, who will have a full feature in the Winter Issue, but we met some other great designers that we hope to feature soon. Two of these were Lagi … Continue reading
Sidney Thomas – Model
Sidney will be featured in our Inaugural Issue. We were honored to have an agency repped model on our team. Sidney was professional and fun to work with. His strong features made for some gorgeous photos. Continue reading
Victor Kolyszko – Model
Victor will be featured in our Inaugural Issue. Not only is Victor handsome in everything you put him in, but he’s a real trooper. Victor came and shot for the first set of the Fall Project second shoot even though he was ill. Despite not feeling well, he rocked the shots! Continue reading
Cullen Welch – Model
Cullen will be featured in our Inaugural Issue. He’s fairly new to the modeling industry, but extremely professional. Cullen was a joy to work with for both shoots during the Fall Project. Continue reading
Artist Timothy Westbrook
Here is one of our “spotlight artists,” Timothy Westbrook. We met this young man at the Milwaukee Steampunk Maker’s Faire at the Pfister Hotel. His work features designs inspired by Victorian style clothing, as well as recycling found items. His most interesting process is weaving cassette tape into the fabrics he uses for his gowns. … Continue reading