Campaigns We Love: We Are Handsome x A.L. Canterbury

We’re happy to announce that one of our very own teammates, photographer A.L. Canterbury, has taken the reigns on The Handsome Project — an editorial installation created by mega-hit Aussie swimwear line, We Are Handsome. On a monthly basis, the visionaries behind the line showcase their current photographer crush by having a rising star shoot their goods and give them freedom in editorial concept — accompanied by a pretty sweet interview. We’re stoked for Miss Canterbury, not only because we j’adore this line but because we get to showcase her work in this LA based, Skid Row and Arts District on-location shoot. Well done to her and her team, the styling is grrrreat! Catch the spread and some sweet lady photographer quotes we share from a very-sexy-handsome blog we love…

“The lack of environmental control added an element of excitement and energy to the shoot.”

“I have a soft spot for black and white film. Otherwise I mostly enjoy working with color.”

“I love everything about film. I like that it makes you think a bit more before pressing the shutter. I like that it has to be wound up and kept in a place of complete darkness until it’s ready to be developed.”

Model – Laine Jennings, VISION Los Angeles
Styling – Melanie deJesus
Makeup – Genevieve Nicole
Hair – Gloria Abigail Flores
Photo Assistant – Nathan Leeder

“Most of my ideas are mood based. I’ve never been good at hiding my feelings (hello “no filter”) and my photography is no exception.”

“I’d like to find a way to incorporate my photography career with giving back in a big way. This will probably involve a lot of travel.”

I [also] really like cats… maybe someday I’ll produce a 365 daily kitten calendar.”