Check out the fashion editorial “A Cooler Summer.” As summer winds down and fall will soon be upon us, here’s a little something to remember the summer of 2012. So long to 90 degree weather . . . hello to back-to-school wardrobes and the hustle and bustle of 9-to-5. This editorial was photographed by Kimberly Yatsko with Ash Gupta; styled by Nia Dennis; makeup by Shahada Karim; and hair by Bianca McMillan.

Julienne Johnson’s latest body of work, “Touch Me, Touch You,” that opened at TAG Gallery on July 17, 2011, revolves around the idea of Connection, as the central theme: her direct connection to the canvas as she paints with her hands; the connection of the works to her life story (past, present, and future); and our connection to each other as part of a multi-cultural, global community, in a world where casual interactions made possible by technology impart a false sense of connection.

Jeff Linett captures the essence of his fashion editorial fof Bert Keeter by documenting it on video. Check it out, it os sure to make you want to see the full blown fashion editorial.

Check out this great interview with musician Lisa Hilton by iRockJazz!

I started Ghettogloss because I needed to have a studio for myself to work out of, but also because I wanted to put quality cutting edge art in movies, TV, and commercials. By cutting edge, I mean street art, graffiti, art that was pushing boundaries.

Check out the “Fashionably Funk” fashion editorial photographed by Ash Gupta, makeup/hair by Mel Hunter, and Styling by Jordan Swain for 838 Media Group.

Check out Lauren Caster, Ash Gupta’s August/September 2012 Face of the Month. Editorial photographed by Steven Baker with Alex Barakat for 838 Media Group, makeup by Carsen LaBella and styling by Jordan Swain.

Photographed at the LA Theater, Ash Gupta 838 captured the essence of this Los Angeles historical landmark with the beautiful designs of Octavio Carlin for The Mission.

Our August/September 2012 Face of the Month, Lauren Caster, grew up on the beaches and deserts of California—“the best of both worlds,” she remarks. Now living in Los Angeles, she recently met Ash Gupta and the talented group at 838 Media.

Check out the Michael Costello fashion editorial photographed by Jeff Linett for The Statement.