The Cloud Orchid Crew was invited as VIPs to the “Fall of the Byzantium Empire” Fashion Show by our dear friend, Silversärk. Co-editor Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic was unable to attend. He is currently over seas moving into his new home in Dubai, UAE. Little Alice attended and had the double duty of documenting the … Continue reading
An intense three-day workshop with Thom Rouse using Photoshop to create exceptional fine art portraiture. May 6-8,2015 The Light Factory 1817 Central Ave, Suite C200 Charlotte, North Carolina Members $350 – Non-Members $400 (if registered by April 22,2015) For details and informations contact thom@thomrouse.com For registration: http://lightfactory.org/workshops-2/ or call Kay Tuttle: 704.333.0755 Continue reading
TALA is the final leg of the “OSR tour” for 2015. The Cloud Orchid Crew is sad that we are unable to attend, but looking forward to checking back in 2016. The insanity calls to us, and patients are always taken back home. We wish our friends well and hope they create many lovely works … Continue reading
Currently, co-editor Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic is transitioning from his post in Afghanistan to Dubai. Due to this, the Cloud Orchid Crew will not be a part of the “OSR Tour” which includes the Moundsville Penitentiary tour. We are disappointed to miss out on this great event, but hope it will be on the … Continue reading
The origins of “Little Alice” and “Ophelia Darkly” is a frequently requested tale. The two were best friends in the first place, having met officially in 2002. Six years later, they embarked on a sunny afternoon photo shoot that would shape the rest of their young adult lives. Photographer Philip Levasseur “ThatTrend” contacted Ophelia, requesting … Continue reading
The old phrase goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” however, what happens when you combine that picture with words? Artist Lalla Essaydi overlays “deliberately indecipherable” caligraphy onto her photos. These words are inspired by the subjects, telling their story in a secretive way. Each photo is like a rich chocolate truffle to the … Continue reading
Co-editor and chief photographer, Bryan Thompson, took a job opportunity as an air traffic controller at a base in Afghanistan. He has been there since the Summer 2014. The crew has done their best to uphold the standards of Cloud Orchid, and have managed to bridge the distance using email and social media. Bryan has … Continue reading
Photography by Graffiti Photographic Model: Little Alice Continue reading
Photography by: Robert Kroll Continue reading
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