The photo project “Waiting” was created on one of the OSR caravan trips when Graffiti Photographic spent an evening capturing model Erin Haught in her natural state. This genuine series whispered a story to the COM crew, and inspired Little Alice to write freeform poetry featuring a jilting lover left waiting indefinitely. Erin brought a … Continue reading
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Synesthesia – Depression
The COM crew is passionate about bringing awareness to mental illness through the power of art. We are proud to bring you the second book in the “Synesthesia” poetry collection. “Synesthesia – Depression” features poetry by co-editor Little Alice, and photos by co-editor Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic. Together, they tell a dark story of … Continue reading
Plunge the Soul into the Quick
The COM crew has many expanded crew members, and one of them is our dear model friend Brooklyn Sky. This young model set aside her usual glamorous style and delivered the helpless despair of an abandoned prisoner for our latest art book “Plunge the Soul into the Quick.” This set was created for one of … Continue reading
Here, Now
Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic has spent years studying the female form and capturing the alluring and unique shapes and shadows. He enjoys creating appreciation for simple moments and crafting stories from complex emotions. “Here, Now” is a study in more intimate moments and the thoughts that rush through our head when we’re in love. … Continue reading
Synesthesia – Darkness
We are pleased to introduce the first book in the “Synesthesia” poetry collection, “Darkness”. Co-editor Little Alice is releasing her poetry in books “Darkness”, “Depression”, “Experimental”, and “Nature”. The first features her poetry, combined with charcoal drawings she completed specifically for this publication. Co-editor Bryan Thompson will be featuring some of his photography in the … Continue reading
Crippled Inspiration
The COM crew has journeyed to OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) for years, and each time the crew expands exponentially with creatives that simply cannot stay away. This retrospective on the 2012 OSR Caravan is a complete collection of the editorials that were shot by the COM crew, and special features from their expanded crew members … Continue reading
L’Art D’Obscurité
L’Art D’Obscurité is a sister publication to Cloud Orchid Magazine. We are looking for dark romantic artwork, as the name suggests. This is not limited to photography. We are also looking for drawings, paintings, sculptures, multi-media, poetry, short stories, flash fiction, etc. As always, we are not interested in the portrayal of drugs, self harm, … 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
Infidelity on a Sunny Afternoon
Finding beauty in the female form, and the strangeness in everyday life is what the Cloud Orchid crew is all about. We love to take the mundane and break it down to breathless moments that truly become memories. Infidelity on a Sunny Afternoon features model Nettie Harris, captured in voyeuristic style photos by Bryan Thompson … Continue reading
Milwaukee Fashion Week 2015 – SS Couture by Seamingly Sisters
Designer SS Couture by Seamingly Sisters House Team member names: Nicole Nannetti, Angela Babbitt, and Maxwell Frantz I [had] started off in photography. I loved taking pictures, especially pictures of people. I loved making people feel beautiful. I would go to thrift stores to pick out pretty dresses and dress people up to take pictures. … Continue reading