October's Cover with Sara Husby as the Model;photo by Arash Afshar

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Direct shot to the camera of Nick photographing at the camera, like if it was a mirror

Double Exposure: Photographers in Action – Arash Afshar shoots Nick Isabella

In our debut photo essay column, Photographers in Action, Nick Isabella is in perfect form as he shoots the cover of our June issue. Arash Afshar, ever cat like, captures his gregarious yet agile technique.

Miki Vale turns her back to the camera, looking to her right over her shoulder, being illuminated by a red spotlight

Miki Vale: Home is where

Miki Vale is a hip-hop artist with the heart and drive of an artivist focusing on social and political issues. She loves to create, to share, and to help others create, as well. She is also a poet, a commissioned playwright, and a teacher working with displaced and disconnected populations. Miki talks Respite, and what it means to feel at home.

Spring Forward

Justified Hype members Photographer Sam Ramirez and Model Gina Calderoni, collaborate on a Spring-themed photo shoot.

Miki Vale and Nick Isabella standing back to back with arms crossed, on a white background. Miki on the left wearing a camo jacket and Nick on the right wearing a brownish green shirt. They present as a power duo for this month's About The Cover.

About the Cover: Nick Isabella captures a special kind of respite

Revekka Balancier interviews fitness photographer Nick Isabella regarding “Respite.” Discover his creative process in shooting this collection’s cover of Miki Vale.

First Incubator

/ About / First Incubator First Incubator The vision for Justified Hype came to Founder, Arash Afshar, two weeks before leaving for Burning Man 2017. He […]