Fashion.For.A.Cause: Maskarade.2010

The 11th Edition of the Maskarade ball, in honour of the Farha foundation, will be held this year at Marché Bonsecours on Thursday, February 18, 2010. The theme this time around is about the future, a future without Aids hopefully.

Presided by Joseph Mimran & Kimberly Newport-Mimran (of Joe Fresh and Pink Tartan fame), this special event will once again be the most glamorous fundraising party in town with local celebrities, ceo's, fashionistas and other local scenesters attending. Sponsors of the event include Joe Fresh, Buonanotte restaurant, Pink Tartan, Bice restaurant, Rogers, Clin d'oeil magazine and many more.

Note that there is a pretty strict dress code as it is a ball! The dress code is as follow:
Gentlemen: evening attire and black mask
Ladies: black, white or red evening attire, white mask or fan

Ticket - $250

It is for a great cause. If you want to attend, visit the following site for more information: http://www.maskarade2010.com/ or on the Farha Foundation website cited below.

A little bit about the The Farha Foundation

The Farha foundation is Quebec's leading Aids fund raising organization committed to help men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS.The events organized by the Farha Foundation – most notably the AIDS Walk, ÇA MARCHE – also serve to sensitize the population to the AIDS epidemic.
Since its beggining in 1992, the Farha foundation has distributed more than $7 million to 45 Aids organization across quebec.

Visit their website for more pertinent information @ http://www.farha.qc.ca/

-The.Shoe.Freak

Photographers.To.Support: Rouge.Photo--Philippe. Ahmarani.Photography

Rouge Photo--Philippe Ahmarani Photography is a Montreal-based photographer who specializes in fashion shots, weddings and major events. His vast variety of work includes fashion shoots for Miss planet beach international, Dom rebel fashion show, Fall09 and Take a bow charity fashion event @ time supperclub, Dec 08. As well, contracts for Crèmerie La Paysanne, Bal en Blanc, and a multitude of shots for trendy restaurants and hot spots in Montreal make up his résumé.

What separates his work from others is his attention to details, lighting and shading. His talent shines through as he captures the essence of each moment. And when you’re passionate about something, it usually shows in your work.

Take a look below at a sample of his diverse and intuitive work:

(fashion)

(events)

(contracts)

And below are samples of his own personal shoots. I wanted to add them to demonstrate how talent and passion for the art, which he clearly has, can provoke some sort of reaction and/or emotion, especially when capturing a moment that speaks louder than words.

(samples from his personal shots)

Visit www.rouge-photo.com for more of his body of work,

or contact directly: info@rouge-photo.com for more information.

-The.Shoe.Freak

Happy.New.Year

Happy New Year to all, may all your dreams come true in 2010.

Sincerely,
The.Shoe.Freak