LG Fashion Week is just around the corner!!!  LOVAS is set to hit the runway with Sisters on the 30th and I can’t wait to get some runway shots.  These images were shot on location at Studio Cycle Group where I had the opportunity for more creative shots during the shoot and with such a great team, I will even say they look wicked.  After finishing up the post and getting the books printed, I noticed that lots of folks have used an app for their mobiles to get a similar look…maybe if I waited, I could have saved me some time! See ya at the show.

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Styling – Kirsten Reader from Judy Inc.
Hair/Make-Up – Alexandra Mackovski from Pure Mer
Jewellery – Rita Tesolin
Footwear – Nine West
Models – Frances (ELITE) and Madison (FORD)

With colours inspired by the periodic table of the elements, Elemental was a pleasure to shoot (a great team makes it so!) and the simple layout really allowed for the narrative to come through.  Information about each look was added in post above or below each look with thin lines capped in arrowheads, reinforcing the scientific origins of the collection. Check out the cover shot I posted oh…just a little while back…

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Photography – Christian Badanjak
Stylist – Kirsten Reader for Judy Inc.
Hair – Mike Kulic, Karen Tsan and Arbella Shamoun for MK Hair Design
Make-Up – Alexandra Mackovski for Pure Mer
Jewellery – Rita Tesolin
Models – Jessica, Brett, Ishie, Frances and Daniel for Elite Model Management

Hmmm….so, like, yeah… LOVAS AW 2011 show is about to step into the world…so why-o-why haven’t I put these shots up from last season’s Elemental collection?  With  Nine West shoes and Rita Tesolin jewellery, everything looked wicked on the catwalk. I can’t wait ’till Sisters hits the runway in a few days!

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If you haven’t had a chance to hear their music yet, I like to direct you to their web site and have a listen while browsing the photos I had the pleasure of taking.  Better still – just go see them live and make your own amazing memories of a legendary band.

Many thanks to the members of Slavonske Lole for entertaining my idea for the portrait below and to HNNK Zagreb  for the opportunity to be part of your celebrations; puno hvala!

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Christian Badanjak Photography’s logo!

Created by the minds at LESSUHCHUCK.com, the design is based on the focal plane symbol you might find on your camera.  The symbol designates the place where light is recorded; a surface where when shutter opens – a tiny slice of life is saved.

The designer (whom I can’t thank enough!) put forth so many great ideas that it was a challenge to choose.  As I opened the draft of what was to become the final, it wasn’t even a question.  Loves it.

Way back just before Valentine’s day this year, I had a chance snap fun photos of my friend and mom-to-soon-be.  No preparations, just a quick shoot for proof-of-belly. Happy to report that baby is doing superb. And quite possibly the funniest, most bouncy baby boy ever.

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A peek into the new collection by LOVAS…

LOVAS S/S 2011 teaser

LOVAS Wesley Badanjak Spring Summer 2011

Photography – Christian Badanjak
Stylist – Kirsten Reader for Judy Inc.
Hair – Mike Kulic for MK Hair Design
Make-Up – Alexandra Mackovski for Pure Mer
Jewellery – Rita Tesolin
Models – Jessica, Brett, Ishie, Frances and Daniel courtesy of Elite Model Management