Celebrating International Women’s Day.
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, we here at Blok would like to honor and thank a few female photographers for constantly inspiring us with their amazing creativity, dedication, and vision!
Annie Leibovitz.
Mary Ellen Mark.
Diane Arbus.
Dorothea Lange.
Vivian Maier.
Inspiration - "On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace" Film.
I often spend my free time scouring the internet for ultra inspiring documentaries. As a photographer, I'm in love with storytelling and believe the best images often tell the greatest stories. Over the weekend the film "On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace" was recommended to me by another creative. After watching the trailer, I made it a priority to watch the film before the end of the weekend.
The documentary follows the photographer, Michael O'Neill as he talks to the great Yoga masters in India, Tibet and New York. Through the photographers on personal endeavors, he finds himself turning to yoga to overcome his own battle. This leads him down a road for 10 years creating a photo project. This film wonderfully showcases the parallels between taking a photograph and deep meditation. The images created for this project are extremely inspiring and breathtaking.
This film gives great purpose to the work we often do as creatives. It's a reminder of how fragile and beautiful life can be. However, by taking moments to breathe, you can ensure you are making the most out of every day. You can watch "On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace" on Netflix now!
ALL PHOTOS BY Michael O'Neill.
blok EDU Launch
Well folks, the moment is here. We've officially launched our education program!
We curated this program with the intent to bring a unique learning experience to the community. Courses will cover a range of genres and topics within the creative realm. Free Photoshop and Lightroom lessons will be offered as well as seminars designed to inspire. As if that isn't enough awesomeness, we have some incredible giveaways from great sponsors. A calendar of these courses will be found here. Sign up for our mailing list or follow us on instagram and facebook to stay updated on new courses as we will be adding them frequently.
Tomorrow we'll be featuring a guest post from one of our instructors, Thomas Ingersoll, that ties into our first class. He will also be leading the monthly Photoshop and Lightroom lessons. Thomas has a deep passion for photography and teaching. He's done some phenomenal work around the state. You can check out his work here.
LIVE, LEARN, LIGHT.
LIVE, LEARN, LIGHT. These words encompass Blok Studio's entire purpose for existing. We believe that promoting a healthy lifestyle allows a more effective creative process to ensue. At Blok Studio, we provide a platform to cultivate new ideas and collaborate with creatives through our many classes and workshops. Through continued support from our community, we are able add to a wide range of educational services to our programs. These programs provide a supportive setting to creatives from all different types of backgrounds and knowledge. We truly believe it takes a team to build something special. This ability sheds light on the many talented individuals that have helped to shape the new Downtown Phoenix area and beyond.
Five Products For a Five Minute Face!
Photo by Matt Martian. Sabine and Marta wear Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise and MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation Stick.
Don't believe the hype. You can look pulled together and camera ready without spending hours in the mirror or makeup chair. Whether it's for a day at work, a photo shoot or a journey into makeup artistry, we've compiled the five core products you need for a five minute face.
Brow Pencils: There's nothing more pertinent to makeup application than a well-groomed set of arches! Brow pencils are compact, easy to use and offer instant results.
Blok Favorite: Anastasia Brow Wiz, $21 www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com
Photo by Justin Sisson. Deja wears Hennè Organics Luxury Lip Balm.
Stick Foundation: Evening out skin tones is now easy and fast. Deliver swift swipes to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin and blend over the face and neck with your fingers.
Blok Favorite: MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation Stick, $43 www.makeupforever.com
Cream Eyeshadow: No brushes or complicated steps needed. Cream eyeshadows deliver a shot of smooth neutral pigment to your eyes and can also be smudged under the lash line.
Blok Favorite: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise, $32 www.charlottetilbury.com
Photo by Morgan Teresa. Sarah wears Glossier Cloud Paint.
Blush: A dab of blush will leave you looking beautifully flushed and vibrant. Cream or liquid blushes are our picks to dab onto the cheeks.
Blok Favorite: Glossier Cloud Paint, $18 www.glossier.com
Lip Balm: Keep your lips supple and hydrated with a super rich lip balm. Try using one with a little color to add contrast to your face.
Blok Favorite: Henne Organics Luxury Lip Balm, $22 www.henneorganics.com
Photo by Matt Martian. Josie wears Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Caramel.
What is your favorite portrait lens?
In our newest segment, we've turned to our followers to ask a very important question, “What is your favorite portrait lens”? We want to hear from you! Tell us your favorite/favorites and why! Happy Shooting!