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Flash & Fuse is a visual arts magazine. Harnessing the power of collaboration, crowd sourcing, and community we produce content that offers a unique combination of artistic and creative perspectives. Flash & Fuse acts an incubator for developing artists by providing a global audience and an outlet for their talents.
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Creative Director: Daniel Riff
Written Content Editor: Eden Halevy
Curated By: The Brothers Riff & Co.
Publisher: Blurb (http://www.blurb.com/)
Website: www.thebrothersriff.com
Content Contributors:
- Thomas Mesiarik
- Mitch Perritt
- Tyrikus Cunningham
- Daniel Riff
- Drew Smith
- Floyd Small Jr.
Copyright © 2015 Flash & Fuse, Affiliate of The Brothers Riff & Co.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or
mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case
of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses
permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed
“Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below.
The Brothers Riff & Co.
116 Citadel Drive
Conway, SC 29526
347-244-5508
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Flash & Fuse
Issue #01
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Curated by:
The Brothers Riff & Co.
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Mission Statement:
Flash & Fuse is dedicated to empowering artists through publication.
Each month we showcase a handful of talented artists whose work
we find inspiring, unique, and innovative. A percentage of all digital
and print sales go directly back to these selected artists. In turn
these proceeds are then used to supplement their creative
processes. Harnessing the power of community and crowd funding
we will act as an incubator for creative visionaries and watch as they
spread their wings and soar.
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Thomas Mesiarik // #08
Mitch Perritt // #10
Tyrikus Cunningham // #14
Daniel Riff // #18
Drew Smith // #20
Floyd Small Jr. // #26
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Thomas Mesiarik
W ebsite: axiom photos.tum blr.com
Em ail: [email protected]
Instagram : @zim labs
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Thomas Mesiarik
W ebsite: axiom photos.tum blr.com
Em ail: [email protected]
Instagram : @zim labs
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"As an artist, I connect with infrared photography on a larger scale than
other mediums. It takes conventional photos and techniques that rely
on the visual spectrum of light, and skews them into a totally new and
abstract art form. Trees become snow white beings, the skies take on
a brilliant deep color, and an almost tangible silence fills the image. It's
an ethereal world that can only be seen through the eye of a lens.
Photographing this way makes me re-think what I see with my own
eyes, constantly searching for new windows into this ghost-like realm. "
- Thomas Mesiarik
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Mitch Perritt
W ebsite: www.zim labs.com
Phone: 843-457-3343
Instagram : @zim labs
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Mitch Perritt
W ebsite: www.zim labs.com
Phone: 843-457-3343
Instagram : @zim labs
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Eighteenth Century Meets Twenty-
first Century
If you have not met the legend Alice
Flagg, pay her a visit, she is waiting. We
visited Alice as we scouted her historic
cemetery. Christian Caglione of Myrtle
Beach South Carolina observed a
heavy gravitational pull as she stood to
the left of Alice’s plot. I walked over and
then moved away quickly as what
Christian had felt, came upon myself. It
was a heavy sense of “void.” It was a
tangible feeling. I walked away pulling my
emotions & senses back together as I
had felt something drain them away.
But what really made this location
interesting was the charter bus tour that
unloaded as we began to shoot. Oh, I
must not forget the holiday service that
began in the on-site chapel as we
arrived. Picture us, dressed in head-to-
toe black and the 100+ senior
citizens…well, you know.
Mind you, an old shovel that barely fit
into the cars trunk was intended to be a
prop for this look - but avoiding the
holiday service and the bus tour were
challenging enough. We didn’t think the
shovel, all black and senior citizens
would be a good mixture. We left the
shovel in the car.
Penelope Island
“You own this island, Penelope!”
“Everyone here works for you.” “This is
YOUR beach that YOU own!”
I wanted to speak Christian Caglione
into a mindset that would create an
image of flow, with a story and a voice
of its own. Earlier that morning she
asked me to guess the name of her car.
I replied “Penelope?” - It turns out I was
right! We ran with the concept of a
“Penelope” as this was just too crazy to
ignore. We brainstormed traits of a
“Penelope”, figured a Penelope would
have her own island, and her own sassy
attitude, and let that live out through the
images and the art.
Lessons Learned
• Only shoot public locations early in
the morning, as to avoid crowds (bus
tours and holiday funeral ceremonies.)
• In my experience the weather is
usually clear in the early morning
(sunrise) and has tendency to worsen
later in the day. (It stormed shortly after
we finished this shoot - as did two of my
shoots the prior month.) But perhaps it’s
only this crazy Myrtle Beach weather we
are known for!
As an artist, I believe it is important to
inspire people. I do not believe anything
else is important.
-Editorial Photographer Mitch Perritt
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Tyrikus Cunningham
W ebsite: www.tyrikuscunningham photography.com
Phone: 706-436-9785
Instagram : @phlyfotographer
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A Photographer's Evolution
As an aspiring photographer currently
based in Myrtle Beach, SC, I found my
love and appreciated for my craft during
my senior year of high school. After
taking hundreds of random pictures, I
found where my heart lies – with the art
of photography. Throughout the years, I
have developed a strong passion for
photography; whatever my subject may
be, and I enjoy doing it all. I don’t think a
day has gone by without me picking up
my camera.
W ith each photo I take, I try to capture a
different perspective. I want my style to
speak for itself. I want my fashion
photography to embody a vintage
theme; a classic feel. I’ve always been
a fan of the arts and appreciated artists
who are able to creatively display the
beauty of nature as well as the human
body.
I have always felt that my work rides on
the safer side of things. I never wanted
to show “too much.” As I get older, I want
my work to creatively grow as well. I was
a little hesitant on doing shoots that
would seem provocative or crude, but I
want my audience to see the human
body like I do; as an art form. Not
something to be sexualized. As I began
to study the different types of art and
the work of other photographers, I
began to see things differently.
I realized that as an artist, I have to be
confident in what I want to create and
what I want my audience to take away
from my work. W ith that being said, I
finally mustered up the courage to make
something happen.
Fortunately I have a gorgeous friend,
Gabrielle Dys, who was willing to pose
for this photo set. W ith her natural
beauty and her level of comfort, we
were able to make my vision come to
fruition. I wanted to pair the model with
the serenity of nature. Everything flowed
so naturally – the way nature often
does. W ith this shoot, I was able to find
my comfort zone. It also helped me to
develop my style of photography.
As time progresses, I can see my work
expanding; becoming a living, breathing
thing. This will be my primary focus as
2015 takes off. I am very excited about
the upcoming projects that I have
planned. There are no limits in the sky!
- Tyrikus Cunningham
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Daniel Riff
W ebsite: www.thebrothersriff.com
Phone: 347-244-5508
Instagram : @danielriff
A Learning Experience
The art of photography is a constant
learning experience. Every photo taken
is a step closer towards figuring out how
to accurately capture a unique vision
that has taken shape in the mind's eye.
The best way to learn and grow as a
photographer isn’t through a text book
alone, but through the application of
those skills and additional hands on
experience. Getting out in the field and
facing the technical and creative
processes of photography head on
allows for a more productive and
beneficial learning experience.
Mistakes that are made become
lessons to be applied later on down the
road. This process of learning from
mistakes is an integral and necessary
part of maturing as a photographer and
as an artist.
So, what’s the best way to get hands on
experience? Create and develop
personal projects. Keeping a notebook
on hand to physically write down and
document your ideas is crucial to this
process. Keeping a journal makes it
easier to develop your idea over time.
As an added benefit the action of
physically getting an idea down on paper
helps spark the brainstorming and
creative process.
Projects can be as simple as attempting
to master a certain style of photography,
such as low key portraits or the use of
“Rembrandt” or Baroque style lighting.
This style is exactly what I was
attempting to develop through the
creation of a self-portrait and fashion
photography series. In turn, I now have
a much better grasp on modeling with
light as well as the technical aspects of
working with studio strobes and speed
lights. The black background and low
key lighting effects combined with
Baroque style lighting adds a dramatic
tone to the images while bringing the
eye and attention of the viewer
immediately onto the subject. It is the
perfect style for self-portraits allowing
the photographer the ability to focus in
on what’s important and get across
exactly what’s intended.
So remember, developing and executing
personal projects is the best and most
efficient way to grow as a photographer.
Constantly create self-projects and
keep in mind that the more you shoot
the more you’ll learn and the better your
photographs will become.
- Daniel Riff, Creative Director
Drew Smith
W ebsite: www.thebrothersriff.com
Phone: 410-404-7968
Instagram : @genuine_dream er
Drew Smith
W ebsite: www.thebrothersriff.com
Phone: 410-404-7968
Instagram : @genuine_dream er
Kanna (Explore)
There’s this euphoric wonderland
located almost as far north as anyone
can go, where mountain ranges run into
oceans and sunlight warms your soul.
It’s an experience, of sorts, unlike any
other country in the world from its
language, outlook on life and jaw-
dropping landscape. Iceland is
considered to be an ideal location to get
a taste of something new and create
new memories.
I had the pleasure of traveling to Iceland
for three weeks during this past holiday
season. As a young traveler and
aspiring photographer, I felt at home
engulfed by a culture who shares the
same passions as me. The people all
speak English, which helps a great deal
for new worldly travelers, but prefer their
native tongue; Icelandic. The relaxed
atmosphere expressed by the cities,
towns, and villages along the coastlines
made it a comfortable and memorable
trip. Icelanders exude a sense of pride
for their homeland and are always willing
to show you the outstanding sights and
natural phenomena it has to offer. I am
fortunate enough to have six friends
who call Iceland home and who were
willing to show me the insider view of
what Iceland ahs to offer.
I was able to hike mountain terrain,
adventure to whaling stations, see
glaciers, and witness the unbelievable
sunsets behind the never-ending
mountains.
The snapshots I took don’t compare to
the sights I saw while over seas. If you
have questions or just would like to
know more about Iceland from a fellow
traveler, follow the contract information
provided. I will always be willing to share
with anyone, especially newborn world
travelers like myself.
- Drew Smith
Street art by uknown artist in downtown
Reykjavik, Iceland
W ebsite: floydsm alljr.tum blr.com
Phone: 843-330-9825
Instagram : @pbf_sm all
Floyd Small Jr.
W ebsite: floydsm alljr.tum blr.com
Phone: 843-330-9825
Instagram : @pbf_sm all
Floyd Small Jr.
"I feel as if Charleston’s true colors show best through a camera lens. There is
this unexplainable honesty I have found that can only be captured by looking over
stills of the streets. I realized my interest in taking photographs of otherwise
rather mundane subjects when I pushed myself to go deeper and shoot the
beauty missed by the naked eye. Meandering the streets of this historic town, I
found my muse in the Spanish moss hanging in the city squares. I love Charleston
and all it has to offer, but I can’t wait to get out there and experience the rest of
the world. In the mean time, I’ll embrace my home." - Floyd Small Jr.
"I feel as if Charleston’s true colors show best through a camera lens. There is
this unexplainable honesty I have found that can only be captured by looking over
stills of the streets. I realized my interest in taking photographs of otherwise
rather mundane subjects when I pushed myself to go deeper and shoot the
beauty missed by the naked eye. Meandering the streets of this historic town, I
found my muse in the Spanish moss hanging in the city squares. I love Charleston
and all it has to offer, but I can’t wait to get out there and experience the rest of
the world. In the mean time, I’ll embrace my home." - Floyd Small Jr.
Creative Director: Daniel Riff
Written Content Editor: Eden Halevy
Curated By: The Brothers Riff & Co.
Publisher: Blurb (http://www.blurb.com/)
Website: www.thebrothersriff.com
Content Contributors:
- Thomas Mesiarik
- Mitch Perritt
- Tyrikus Cunningham
- Daniel Riff
- Drew Smith
- Floyd Small Jr.
Copyright © 2015 Flash & Fuse, Affiliate of The Brothers Riff & Co.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or
mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case
of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses
permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed
“Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below.
The Brothers Riff & Co.
116 Citadel Drive
Conway, SC 29526
347-244-5508