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33. Xclusive

2011-09-23T21:07:00.003+10:00

32. Here & Now

2011-08-06T11:33:00.005+10:00

www.studioobscuraphoto.com

31. Xclusive

2011-03-06T22:39:00.004+11:00

Fashion Exposed
Sean H.

"Fashion Exposed is a twice-yearly event where the fashion industry meet, source and buy collections from over 1500 diverse Australian and International brands, all at one destination.
Fashion Exposed is the most comprehensive Australian fashion event on the buying calendar and provides a unique platform where fashion meets business."

www.fashionexposed.com

30. Objects of desire

2011-02-12T17:02:00.006+11:00

29.

2010-12-06T22:08:00.002+11:00

28.TTYL

2010-08-31T14:38:00.002+10:00

We will be back in the new year, meanwhile stay tuned to www.studioobscuraphoto.com

27. Xclusive

2010-07-12T15:34:00.016+10:00

D&G's Official Online Store Turns One.
Sean H.

A year ago we brought you news of their arrival, today we're

pleased to wish D&G Online Happy Birthday.

iPad friendly website/app dandgstore.com

26. Agence Obscura

2010-07-10T02:41:00.005+10:00

A no compromise affordable high-end solution to graphic design
and much more.

For additional info contact team@studioobscuraphoto.com

25. Studio Obscura - 2011

2010-06-11T07:36:00.006+10:00

Showreel

www.studioobscuraphoto.com

24. Xclusive

2010-05-29T02:10:00.007+10:00

Agence Obscura

Coming soon...

23. La Dolce Vita

2010-05-20T15:44:00.007+10:00

www.studioobscuraphoto.com

22. Le Modèle Obscura

2010-04-30T02:09:00.003+10:00

Alicia was Studio Obscura's first Australian muse, it was the summer of 2008 when we first laid eyes upon this English beauty and she's been captivating us ever since.
Having worked w/ her on numerous campaigns, we decided it was time to post this test Polaroid taken of her after her very first shoot w/ us at Bondi.

Alicia is now back in the UK.

Alicia W. as seen on Dazed digital.com | Polaroid Nation
www.studioobscuraphoto.com

21. Xclusive

2010-04-15T13:05:00.006+10:00

A|X Armani Exchange Winter 2010 Launch

In depth coverage on Armani Exchange facebook page facebook.com/armaniexchange

20. Le Modèle Obscura

2010-04-08T15:55:00.016+10:00

Ashleigh H. @ Scene model management.
scenemodels.com

19. Le Modèle Obscura

2010-04-07T10:49:00.006+10:00

EDITORIAL

PERSONAL

She's just acting... really she is...

Definitely not a smoker!!!

A very expensive bottle of Italian... water

Carve up that delicious moist... air?!

Courtney J. @ Scene model management.
scenemodels.com

18. Xclusive

2010-03-08T19:23:00.014+11:00

Be Sexy Campaign Launched on Facebook

17. à vivre

2010-01-12T00:00:00.016+11:00

Universal Experience
Mr.D

Christine Man-field's Command Performance

"How did she do that?"

This is the question left hanging when you commence your gastronomic experience at the uber cool restaurant Universal Sydney.
There are very few restaurants in Australia that offer such a highly evolved state of flavor, Universal restaurant pulls this off every night the curtain goes up on this leading Sydney restaurant.
So what's wrong with Universal?
That it did not receive 3 hats in the 2009/10 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide of which it is most deserving.
I had the pleasure of meeting Christine Mansfield when I indulged late last year when I discussed with Christine the deserts on offer, which are very much adults only deserts, and the interesting choice of venue and the decor for what is a fine dinning restaurant with a genuinely comfortable feel to it.
Universal - Chic Fun With Seriously Good Food & Service.

P. S . For those who enjoy celebrity spotting then this restaurant is a must.

www.universalrestaurant.com

*Photo copyright Universal Restaurant

16. à vivre

2010-01-11T23:20:00.034+11:00

Without Pier In Australia

Mr.D

If the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide could award a fourth hat for excellence in food & service then Pier Restaurant Rose Bay Sydney would most surely be the winner.
Studio Obscura directors make it a regular habit to get along and pay homage to a restaurant that shows the very best of what Australia has to offer for the serious food lover.
A long Saturday lunch whiling away the hours with good friends is both a relaxed and great fun experience with staff who know just when to float to your table and top up your wine, clear your plates, even return the odd misplaced pair of sunglasses from the deck to your table.
The only way to arrive for your long lunch at Pier is by water taxi and same for when you depart late in the afternoon.

www.pierrestaurant.com.au

*Photo copyright Jacquilewis.com.au.

15. à vivre

2010-01-07T17:47:00.036+11:00

Marco Polo @ Pool Club Ivy Sydney
Mr.D

There are some things that money cannot buy for the rest there is Mastercard, so the saying goes.
Marco Polo membership at Ivy is just one such thing that your Mastercard cannot buy you - nor even your Centurion Amex.
The Merivale group has created a world of levels of membership at it's venues, these include the entry level Ivy loyalty card, the Ivy Lounge Bar membership, Hemmesphere membership, Pool Club membership and finally Marco Polo membership.
There can be no doubt that Pool Club is the No.1 club membership to have in Sydney.
Why?
Unlike De Nom, which asked back in 2006 it's first 100 members a joining fee of $10,000, Pool Club is free and by invite only so far more exclusive than De Nom and clubs like it.
Simply charging huge sums of money for membership attracts a certain type of member to night clubs/bars - Pool Club has avoided this and enjoys patronage by some of Sydney's wealthiest as a result, not because they had to pay, but because they were invited.
Recently I attended the summer party launch of Verve Clicquot champagne at Pool Club which was both professional and great fun - and the 2009/2010 NYE party was impressive.
No other venue in Sydney comes even close to Pool Club, the preferred club by Studio Obscura directors.

*Photo copyright Merivale.

14. Le Modèle Obscura

2009-12-29T14:49:00.011+11:00

Phoebe P. @ Studio Obscura's S/S 09 Studio Workshoppe

13. Xclusive

2009-11-30T01:26:00.017+11:00

S/S 09 STUDIO WORKSHOPPE (behind the scenes)

12. Le Modèle Obscura

2009-11-05T11:11:00.012+11:00

Lauren B. @ Viviens model management.
viviensmodels.com.au

11. 4oreign Cinem4

2009-09-07T02:04:00.018+10:00

Une vieille maîtresse (The Last Mistress)
Sean H.

“Une Vieille Maîtresse” (“an old mistress”) Is an art house French flim based on a novel by Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly. The audience gets a taste of French Aristocracy's tragic & decadent past i.e. love affairs circa 1800, a love that was born from hate, that which blossomed into a decade-long obsession between libertine Ryno de Marigny (Fu’ad Aït Aattou) and his Spanish mistress La Vellini (Asia Argento) The movie might as well have been a menloncholic painting with strong Goyesque overtones; think La Maja Desnuda bleeding/wounded from the afflictions of a love so macabre.
Although colorful & charming, the other characters are mere distractions in this writers humble opinion. Distractions that fail to distract the audience from the inevitable unbridled adultery that ensued. The dialogue is enthralling, it's intent is cruel & it's delivery captivating. Directed by the talented Catherine Breillat, it's clear to see why Une vieille maîtresse was an official selection at le Festival de Cannes 2007.
If like me you derive pleasure from sadistic tales of perilous seduction & intrigue then this movie is a must---

10. Xclusive

2009-09-02T13:59:00.009+10:00

2010 coming soon

Studio Obscura @ Magazines Go Live (A Fashion & Beauty Festival)

09. The Anatomy of a Beautiful Disaster

2009-08-04T14:16:00.016+10:00

Modèle Katrina L.
Photographs Sean H.

www.studioobscuraphoto.com

08. Xclusive

2009-07-25T23:47:00.023+10:00

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Sean H.

G . I . Joe : The Rise of Cobra press call in Sydney.
Opens nation wide 6 August 2009.
www.gijoemovie.com

07. p r a c t i c i n g | p e r f e c t i o n

2009-07-21T19:50:00.015+10:00













Redux
Redux
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin, returning, from reducere to lead back
Date:1860 : brought back —used postpositively

In our Practicing Perfection section we will showcase some of the very best our portfolio has to offer.
And what better way than to introduce this with an image that epitomizes the word "redux" --

06. Le Modèle Obscura

2009-07-16T12:25:00.042+10:00

Introducing Elizabeth Scott, Redux's first LMO (le modèle obscura)
Sean H.

We met Liz during our shoot together in Sydney. The 5'10" gorgeous brunette from London has modeled for top international designers such as Harvey Nichols & Agent Provocateur, the latter being world renowned makers of intimate apparel. Liz a multi talented model/MUA/ballerina is down to earth, but we here at Obscura unleashed the hidden diva within her, surprisingly (sarcasm) she dislikes the paparazzi (not us).
When asked, who is your favorite Italian designer? She promptly replies "I would hate to sound cliche, but Gucci does it for me" Also her most prized accessory is a designer saddlebag by Fendi "I love my Fendi bag" .
We also asked Liz about her Bar/Restaurant of choice. That's easy she said, that would be the Carbon Bar on Quebec street in London's West End "it's wicked!" --

05. à vivre

2009-06-27T22:29:00.026+10:00

Mr D.

To live an Obscura lifestyle through, Travel, Food, Wine & Fashion is to live well.
It is to this end that we hope to provide an insight into how an Obscura life is to be lived well.
Bespoke is the key to any great travel, food, wine or fashion experience, it is the essence of Studio Obscura.
Each week a new post will attempt to give you insight into what it is to live an Obscura lifestyle.
We will get to experience some leading Hotels, Restaurant owners & chefs, Wine Makers, Designers/Couturiers and venues that tempt you to experience, Obscura lifestyle.

04. Xclusive

2009-06-24T14:59:00.022+10:00

D&G's Official Online Store Opens For Business
Sean H.

Studio Obscura has on a number of occasions used Dolce & Gabbana as part of their model's wardrobe. Be the first to shop at D&G's new online store. Winter 2010 collection out now dandgstore.com

03. music | musique | música

2009-06-24T13:45:00.017+10:00

Above & Beyond presents OceanLab Sirens Of The Sea (Remixed)
Sean H.

As a long time fan of both OceanLab and Above & Beyond, I was eagerly awaiting the remixed Sirens Of The Sea Album. Subscribers to the Trance Around The World with Above & beyond podcast would have heard the preview on the 1st of May. Well I finally got my copy yesterday, and it did not disappoint. The haunting vocals, the transcendental beats followed by occasional chills drove me to pure bliss as only good music does. As I sit here and write this, while listening to the tracks I can only say "take me away"---

02. 4oreign Cinem4

2009-06-24T04:22:00.033+10:00

Das Wilde Leben (Eight Miles High)
Sean H.

"The Wild Life" The only thing that comes close to describing this film.
I first saw this movie in 2007, from then on it's dark/moody cinematography and soundtrack captured my imagination.
The locations were ideal, the sets were reminiscent of the 60's & 70's, the wardrobe was 60's chic "you could almost smell the period in which sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll happened"
The movie revolves around the turbulent life and many loves of once famous 70's iconic sex symbol/model/revolutionary Uschi Obermaier, played to perfection by the talented & beautiful Natalia Avelon.
If like me you are a fan of the genre, then this movie is a must see---

01. STUDIO.OBSCURA BLOG

2009-06-19T01:54:00.009+10:00

ENTERTAINMENT/FASHION/LIFESTYLE

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