CASTING CALL! Is there a Ray Lewis out there?

Hello Lovelies. Hoping you or someone you know fit the following description. Should be a heck of a fun shoot with the possibility for more work if it gets picked up!

SHOOT DATE: Either Wed or Thurs, April 22nd, or 23rd

STATS: Looking for Black, Male Athlete or Model. Very Muscular build, preferably with a thick neck. Ages 21-40. Should have a linebacker build, but do not have to be tall.

Contact: Send pics to Tracey Carl (producer) at tracey@seedreps.com. EMAILS ONLY! NO PHONE CALLS!


Project Details: Our lifestyle photographer, is putting together a shoot for a home fragrance product. We will be taking a shot from the neck up of a black male athlete and cropping in so we need someone that has a muscular neck and can look intimidating. Think Ray Lewis.

The fee for the day would be $500 flat for a buyout. Breakfast and lunch would be provided and the shoot would be from about 9am-6pm.

Please send pictures showing full body and a straight-on shot of face to tracey@seedreps.com.

This shoot is being produced by Seed Reps (www.seedreps.com).

Chris Fanning and Snapshots of Africa-- Just a Typical Visit to the Inlaws

There's an old African proverb that says "The camel does not see the bend it its neck." Luckily for us, Chris Fanning's camera lens misses almost nothing. Below are a collection of snapshots from his annual trip to his wife's home of South Afrika. Chris's wife (also a fellow photographer) and their 2 year old daughter can definitely suggest some great places to hit up if you are planning a trip to South Africa soon.

Forward your questions to info@seedreps.com and we'll be sure to pass them along!

Want to see even more pictures from their trip? Be sure to check out Chris's personal site by clicking here.

Marcqui Akins: A Different Sort of Beauty

Below are some picks from Marcqui Akin's latest beauty story. Startled that a beauty story could be, well, this interesting? We were too, but we love that he keeps reinventing the wheel.

His story below is based on the premise that our heroine (model, Jordan Richardson from Elite) mistrusts her man. Torn apart with suspicion she sulks, lounges and digs through the apartment searching for evidence of deceit, and looking, of course, absolutely fabulous at the same time. Don't believe me? The pictures below don't lie.








Retouching courtesy of Shootdigital. They do amazing work--you can contact there here for your next project!

Keeping the Ball Rolling (DISCO Ball, That Is)

Aron Norman put together a collection of some pics he snapped of his very favorite disco balls (maturity people, please). And just to beat you all to the punch we have included our own favorite puns and sayings for you to meditate on while you enjoy the pictures, below. See if you can guess the missing word!

Meditation #1: The Bell of the _ _ _ _:


Meditation # 2, 3, 4: As horny as a three _ _ _ _ ed tomcat:



Meditation #6: _ _ _ _ to the wall:


Meditation #7: Wow! These dancers are sure on the _ _ _ _ and that's no _ _ _ ony! (hint remove an l from the last one).


Ok--now your turn to share your favorite!

A Mystery No More! Top 5 Records: Randi Mitev

We love that you keep coming back for more here on the Seed Reps OFFICIAL blog (remember--don't be fooled by any imitations). In our commitment to keep you entertained and better acquainted with the individuals of Seed Reps, we will be beginning a new series of posts this week, starting with Randi Mitev. Below are Randi's favorite top 5 albums along with a sample link to hear each. What better way to peruse our portfolios while rocking out to our favorite jams? We think you should try them all out!

1. david bowie: changes one bowie


2. tears for fears: the seeds of love


3. pink floyd: dark side of the moon


4. seal (1994)


5. supertramp: breakfast in america


OK--well we showed you ours--now you show us yours! Leave a note with your top 5 albums of all time below.

Marcqui Akins' Black Magazine Editorial: THERE WAS A TIME

his·to·ry:(hĭs'tə-rē) n. pl. his·to·ries
6. acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future; immediate but significant happenings
[From Greek historiā, from historein, to inquire, from histōr, learned man; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]



Marcqui put together a powerful story of images for the New Zealand based, Black Magazine. His images along with the author's story of growing up during the Civil Rights Movement reminds us to never forget our history and how it defines how we see ourselves in the present. Keep on eye on this guy, kids, there's a lot more greatness to come!

Full magazine to be sold in the states starting in October 2008. Translation? This is some exclusive stuff you are seeing here and only here! Check out our website for the full story and larger images.















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