SKIN [not what you think it is] Gallery Show Fundraising

SKIN [not what you think it is]

25 young creatives, exploring 25 unique interpretations of skin are hosting a gallery show in Chicago. We are a collective of designers, photographers, advertisers, and graphic artists.
SKIN is proud to be a part of the upcoming Pilsen 2nd Fridays on June 8, 2012 at Studio 101.
Featuring work by:

Lauren Beltramelli
Johnny Bianco
Misty Brown
Anastasia Cheshmedzhieva
Eric Danielson
Jazmine Estes
Natalie Fisher
Nic Frazelle
Danuta Fudala
Michael Garro
Zenita Hill
David Lawson
Johanna Lewandowski
Heather Lee
Bryan Murray
Cindy Navarro
Raj Patel
Tom Pawelko
Tricia Reibel
Monica Mikhaeil
Francesca Russell
Jesse Sellergren
Michelle True
Silviya Valkova
Larissa Walkiw

For more information, check out our FACEBOOK EVENT


To make this gallery show happen successfully, we need the correct amount of funds for the gallery space/printing/supplies.
So we are asking YOU TO PLEASE HELP US OUT! 

ALSO WE ARE SELLING:

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$15 T-SHIRTS

SIZES: S, M, L, XL

As a THANK YOU for your support, we will have something for you in return:

If you donate/YOU GET:

$15 - $50 / T-SHIRT

$50 - $100 / T-SHIRT & 1 POSTER FROM SHOW (of your choice)
$100 or more / T-SHIRT & 2 POSTERS FROM SHOW (of your choice) *can mix and match*
You can send donations through our PayPal account, which is below.

* If you have any questions/comments/concerns please leave a comment below. *

Texas In July

I was able to interview Texas In July. They were amazingly hilarious! 

The one interview I laughed my ass off basically the whole time! HAHA

Check it out!!

Middlewest Fest

Nick and I talking to you guys about Middlewest Fest and an update on the interviews going to be posted this week!! 

:D

Check it out!

<3

Get Scared

Get Scared
Venue: Mojoe's : Joliet, IL

Get Scared is an American Rock band from Layton, Utah that was formed in 2008.

They recently came out with a new album, Best Kind of Mess, which is awesome.

I was able to catch them live and they are rad as hell! :]

I was able to interview Nick, Johnny, & Lloyd. 

They were fun and very interesting to talk to. Hopefully I have the pleasure of hanging out with them again soon!

<3

Get Scared:

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Best Kind of Mess - iTunes

CrescendoTV:

More Get Scared Photos

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Official Website

CrescendoTV CONTEST!

CrescendoTV just released a contest giveaway that ends Nov. 1st!!

Check it out to see more information!!

:D 

Thank You Again Motionless In White!!

<3

CIRCA SURVIVE

Anthony Green
Venue: Durty Nellie's - Palatine, IL

Circa Survive is a Rock band signed with Atlantic Record,  originally from Philadelphia, PA.

I was so excited when I found out CrescendoTV was going to be interviewing Circa Survive.

I wasn't able to interview, but I was able to meet Anthony, Brendan and Nick.

I have listened to this band since 2007, when they released the album "On Letting Go", and being able to meet and talk to these guys, was amazing! I never was able to see them perform live until the day of the interview. 

DAMN!

The sound of Anthony's voice live compared to cd, is melodically overwhelming. It's the connection of emotion/passion between Anthony and the fans. The best part of the show was seeing how much fun Circa Survive (especially Anthony) was having. Being able to be a part of that experience was one thing, but being able to capture it in the moment; priceless.

Circa Survive Interview - CrescendoTV

Click Here to check out the rest of the photos! 

Circa Survive:

Official Site
Facebook
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Myspace

OF MICE & MEN

Of Mice & Men
Durty Nellie's - Palatine, IL

Camera Body:

Nikon D3x

Camera Lens:

24-70mm f/2.8

Settings:

ISO: 1600

f/: f/2.8

Shutter: 1/160

Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band originally from, Costa Mesa, CA.

They're a group of talented musicians/friends who are connected by love of music.

Austin, the lead singer, is an outgoing goofball that off the stage. But when he's on stage, you can just see his love and passion spilling out of him onto the crowd. 

Nick Venzon was able to interview Austin, lead vocals, and Alan, guitar.

I think that this is the most hilarious interview CrescendoTV has to date!

Don't believe me?!

I'll prove it:

Of Mice & Men Interview - CrescendoTV

Click Here! for more photos on CrescendoTV's Facebook

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MISS MAY I

Venue: Durty Nellie's - Palatine, IL

Camera Body:

Nikon D3x

Camera Lens:

24-70mm f/2.8

Settings:

ISO: 1600

f/: f/2.8

Shutter: 1/160

Miss May I is a Metalcore/Thrash/Metal band, originally from Troy, OH. 

As always, I was late posting photos, so you guys were lucky enough to see the interview first!

They are awesome/down-to-earth guys who know how to make their fans go insane!

If you haven't already, check them out:

Official Site

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

DO IT!!

CLICK HERE to view the rest of the MMI photos!

<3

MISS MAY I - Interview

CrescendoTV was able to interview Miss May I when we were at Durty Nellies. 

They were awesome guys!

And amazing live!

I will be uploading pictures of them later today. :]

Motionless In White Interview #2

I was able to interview Chris & Ricky from Motionless In White for the second time!

They answered fan questions for you guys, and definitely did not hold back!

They are hilarious and very talented! 

Check it out! You'll love it!

<3

The Devil Wears Prada

Taken at Warped Tour - Milwaukee, WI

Camera Body:

Nikon D3x

Camera Lens:

24-70mm f/2.8

Settings:

ISO: 100

f/: f/4.0

Shutter: 1/200

The Devil Wears Prada is a Hardcore/Christian/Metal band originally from Dayton, OH.

Seeing this band live was so fun! The lyrics are passionate and inspiring while the band itself is in your face and just living in that moment of the song.
Mike, the lead singer, was definitely my favorite to photograph because he was hard to even keep an eye on! He was never in the same place twice on stage. And I actually had to back away a couple times because he got so close. 

Check them out! You won't regret it!

The Devil Wears Prada Interview

The Devil Wears Prada Live Photos

TDWP:

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CrescendoTV Catalog

So, it has been a while again since I have posted with updates on CTV.

The reason is because my finals had a hold on me again.

In Digital Pre-Press, w/ Joe Abiera (one of the most amazing instuctors ever), we were assigned to make a catalog. 

It could have been on anything we wanted, we just had to sell products.

SO, I decided, Why not make a catalog for CrescendoTV?! 

Where you would be able to buy our gear!

(this is the final version but the lines on the corners are for when I cut the actual catalog out, so it won't be on the actual catalog itself.)

It took me forever, but I LOVED how it turned out! 

Keep in mind, this is NOT REAL, CrescendoTV DOES NOT sell these items! 

We hope that in the near future, we will be able to though.

ENJOY!

MIDDLEWEST FEST

CrescendoTV was in DeKalb, IL this past Friday and Saturday to interview 5 musicians/comedians!

Murder By Death, The Wonder Years, Tokyo Police Club, MC Lars, MC Chris, and Brian Posehn!!

Yes, we are expanding our genre! :D 

It was such an amazing experience!!

My favorite part was meeting such awesome people! 

I can't wait for you guys to see the interviews and live photos when they get posted!

I'll definitely keep you updated with those! :]

<3

I SEE STARS

Scream It Like You Mean It Tour

Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL

Camera Body:

Nikon D3X

Lens:

24-70mm f/2.8

Settings:

ISO: 2000

Shutter: 1/80sec

f/stop: f/2.8

I See Stars is a post-hardcore / electronica band w/ six band members. They released an album in the beginning of this year called, "The End of The World Party" and will be releasing a new one in 2012. So get stoked!

I was able to meet and interview Brent(guitarist) & Andy(drummer) on their tour bus w/ CrescendoTV, and they were hilarious!! Definitely the type of dudes I would enjoy hanging out with.

They put on a great live show at The Bottom Lounge! Their fans were loving it! Hell, I was loving it!

You guys should definitely check them out!

:D

I See Stars Interview

I See Stars Photos

I SEE STARS OFFICIAL SITES:

I See Stars

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DON'T FORGET CRESCENDOTV:

crescendotv.com

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Taken at All Stars Tour - Milwaukee, WICamera Body:
Nikon D3X
Lens:
24-70mm f/2.8
Settings: 
ISO: 2000 Shutter: 1/125sec F/stop: f/2.8
MIW is definitely a heavier band, more in the genre of metalcore/gothic metal. But they know how to get the crowd going! I remember as I was taking these pictures, I had a couple "fan moments". I actually had to stop myself from getting too into the music because I wasn't concentrating on my photos! HAHA!
The greatest part of this experience though, was being able to meet Chris and Ricky for the second time, since CTV has started. 
MIW is full of talented musicians who LOVE putting on a show for their fans. It's ridiculous how dedicated they are to their 'Creatures'. This band is full of passion/rage/love/hate and everything inbetween!
If you haven't already, you NEED to check them out. Great guys! Great band! <3
MIW InterviewMIW Photos
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CrescendoTV Official Sites:FacebookTwitterYouTube

Asking Alexandria Interview

Summer 2011 - CrescendoTV interviewed Asking Alexandria!

Taken at Warped Tour - Milwaukee, WI
Camera Body:
Nikon D3X
Lens:
24-70mm f/2.8
Settings:
ISO: 100 Shutter: 1/200sec F/stop: f/4.0

To see more Asking Alexandria photos, visit the CrescendoTV Facebook Page!
CrescendoTV Facebook

You can view the Asking Alexandria interview here:
CrescendoTV YouTube

UPDATE!!

Hey Everyone!!
I know I haven't posted in... A WHILE! But a lot has happened since you have heard from me last.
I started a new quarter at school and a new internship!
I work for CrescendoTV, a YouTube Channel that interviews bands! :]
I am one of two interviewers and the lead photographer!
It is the funnest job I have had, and LOVE the fact that we're doing it for the fans!
I would love if you guys could check out the site to see what I've been up to!
www.youtube.com/user/TVcrescendoTV
www.crescendo_tv.com

Here are a couple of the photos that I have taken:

A Skylit Drive - Warped Tour - Milwaukee, WI 2011

Enter Shikari - Warped Tour - Milwaukee, WI 2011

Sleeping With Sirens - All Stars Tour - Milwaukee, WI 2011

Motionless In White - All Stars Tour - Milwaukee, WI 2011


AND MANY MORE!!

So let's see what happens! I'm going to try to keep you guys more updated with what's going on.
:]

Day One Hundred And Twenty-Seven

May 17, 2011

Does anyone else think that this is weird? I was at the train station with Kate Barr and these are just random pedestrians waiting for the train.
Notice that they are all looking at me? (By the way, I was just pointing my camera in random places toward them because I wanted a picture with people in it.)
And this is what I get.
AWESOME! :D

Shot with a Nikon D3 and 24-70mm wide-angle zoom lens. Settings: f/8.0, 1/200sec, and ISO100

Day One Hundred And Twenty-Six

May 16, 2011

I am doing a project for Photo Studio, and we have to do something called exhaustion. We pick a medium sized object, and basically take photos of it in different ways.
This was taken in the photo studio at my school, just to show what the object looks like.
So here ya go!

Shot with a Nikon D3 and 24-70mm wide-angle zoom lens. Settings: f/11, 1/160sec, and 100ISO.

Day One Hundred And Twenty-Five

Not that great of a picture. But Steve Menke was waiting for the train to go back home and I decided to capture it.

Taken with a Nikon D2X and 24-70mm wide-angle zoom lens. Settings: f/5.0, 1/100sec, 500ISO.