The Emperor’s Funky Hat
Friends often ask me about shooting fashion, why I do it, what I like about it, what designers I like, etc… They also usually say something about the fact I shoot nude models or topless models. I like to take this time to ask them if they know what the first article of clothing ever worn was. Most people guess shoes or coat to protect people from the environment. All the research I have read tells me they are wrong. The first article of clothing was NOT made to protect us from the elements or hide our bodies from each other. The first article of clothing was a headpiece to declare status. Everything built up from that. Clothes became functional but they all derive from that part: status. So, if we are playing a game of status, what is the next big status update?
Skinny People
I saw my buddy, Lindsey, from Chicago this weekend at the galleries when we realized we both had lost some weight since last seeing each other about a month ago. I have casually been losing weight due to diet changes and a more active lifestyle but, after seeing this picture, I realize I have lost more than I thought. I decided that I am going to start working out again so that I will have a fit body and mind by my birthday (December 8th). I don’t have a scale and do not want one, I will be tracking my performance by endurance tests rather than numbers on a dial. My objective is to build muscle and lose fat as quickly, safely, and fun as possible! 
PS: Have fun in Australia, Lindsey! Bring me back a kangaroo!!!!
Friday Test
I shot this of Maddison from Australia today at a test in Central Park. More to come with more of the models coming soon…
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I Met the Walrus
In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon’s hotel room in Toronto and convinced him to do an interview. 38 years later, Levitan, director Josh Raskin and illustrator James Braithwaite have collaborated to create an animated short film using the original interview recording as the soundtrack. A spellbinding vessel for Lennon’s boundless wit and timeless message, I Met the Walrus was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short.
Wednesday’s Test
Here are two shots from today’s shoot. It was last minute but it all came together really well and I’m happy with the results. There are MANY more great pieces and styles from this test! For the record- the first shot was created ALL in camera (just a crop and white balance in post production). This is only my 2nd month shooting since taking 8 months off (out of the 3 years I have been shooting) and I feel I’m getting the hang of it again!
Model: Kara Erwin
Styling: Rachel Friere http://rachelfreire.com
Hair: Tetsuya Yokozuka http://tetsuyayokozuka.com
Makeup: Tanima Mannan
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MICHAEL DONOVAN
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Art After Dark at the Guggenheim
Held on every first Friday of the month, guests and members can enjoy drinks, great music by DJ’s, and art from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $25 cover charge. Free for members. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located at Fifth Avenue & 89th Street
My personal thoughts: Wright would probably disapprove of this. Oh well! 
Cymbals Eat Guitars: Wind Phoenix (Live on KEXP)
A 2nd video for Monday… This last week was pretty strange with the deaths of Neda, Farrah, Ed, Michael, Billy… we need to get it together and move forward to make this a happier place.
Dear Apple and iTunes
I know that your boss has been out of the office due to his illness but please take note of two observations I have made.
#1) You have Michael Jackson listed as dying on May 25th, 2009. It is actually June 25th, 2009. Please advise.
#2) I was going to use the Grab feature to create a screen capture of the aforementioned error to send you however you had erased the Grab application from Apple computers with your latest update. Please return the features that came with our Apple’s when we purchased them.
Sincerely,
Cool Mike
One of the Last Photos of JFK
No, you certainly can’t.
Last words spoken by John F. Kennedy in reply to Nellie Connally, wife of Governor John Connelly, commenting “You certainly can’t say that the people of Dallas haven’t given you a nice welcome, Mr. President.
Girl Gone Sensible
An outtake from an editorial we shot tonight starring Kara Erwin; styled by Lindsey Hornyak, with makeup by Mr. Georgi Sandev. Dancing naked on table tops at pizzerias, stopping cops, rooftop glitter orgies, and so much more! We’ll let you know the when and where later…
I like the team from today… it was great energy
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MICHAEL DONOVAN
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Test Shot
One shot from my test shoot yesterday in Central Park. Special thanks to Alwayne & Pilar @ Supreme, Susan and Paulline.
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MICHAEL DONOVAN
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Info@MichaelDonovanPhotography.com
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