Theres a fearfulness of black men in American society and globally, Scruggs said. Though the barriers that she and Mitchell and others have broken down are significant, she is under no illusion that the battle for greater creative equality is anywhere near won. By then, her latest Chromat work had been circulating and the ESPN Body issue had been published, and Scruggs had an annotated spreadsheet of clients to whom she could share her latest assignments. Thats not necessarily grandiose like I wanna shoot this person or a campaign for that brand, because I know that my career is going places. But she was like, I actually have something for you and its for the cover. When she said that, it was very hard for me to process because, once again, I dont have a long history of people offering me jobs. "There were a lot of people following me but hadn't contacted me," she says. Dana Scruggs, is a model and the 1st Black photographer to shoot ESPN'S Body Issue. By inviting her models to improvise, she says, They feel part of the creative process and theyre willing to go the extra mile to give me different poses and expressions.. Sometimes the level of rage thats lodged at black people for actually accomplishing things and the level of rage, harassment, and bullying that was lodged at me because I got this cover from several white, white-passing, and non-black people is very frightening. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage. I think theyre in Minnesota. I would ask people, Can we meet for tea? With your commitment and dedication, we all can push forward the spark for change in sickle cell. How did you even first start working with that level of clientele and what advice would you give to someone starting out and wanting to work at that level? I bought a DSLR and then I found models on Model Mayhem which I dont go there anymore (laughs), and said, Im a photographer and Ill trade you photos if you model for my website. I just started shooting models or girls for my Etsy shop, it was called BeautifulShyt. MONTAUK, N.Y. Rock may be dead, but Jann Wenner is still rolling. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dana Scruggs for your next private or corporate function. If there are women assisting (or photographing magazine covers), theyre mostly white women. Judith Ann Cunningham and Alec Sunderland are connected to this place. Nyadhour, Elevated, Death Valley, California, 2019. More critically, however, the contemporary visual vocabulary around beauty and the body has been reinfused with new vitality and substance thanks to an increase in powerful images authored by an international community of black photographers.In a richly illustrated essay, Sargent opens up the conversation around the role of the black body in the marketplace; the cross-pollination between art, fashion, and culture in constructing an image; and the institutional barriers that have historically been an impediment to black photographers participating more fully in the fashion (and art) industries.Fifteen artist portfolios feature the brightest contemporary fashion photographers. This exhibition is a celebration of Black creativity both in-front of and behind the camera. Dana I guess it was a blend of all of those things. Her authenticity behind the camera brings out the humanity in her subject matter. By creating an account, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Dana Scruggs is an exceptional photographer and director dedicated to documenting the beauty of the Black male form. These people think: Why do they have to say that theyre the first black person to shoot this cover? I wanted to shoot my ideas. Contests & Promotions Why did you first get into photography and when did it evolve from something that might have been a hobby to something you started doing full-time? Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an American actor known for his roles in 'Watchmen,' 'Candyman,' 'The Matrix 4,' and 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'. Youre developing somebodys book and that models booking jobs and making money off of the work that youre doing, but the agency cant pay you $250.00 or $300.00 for a test? Her raw approach to both her art and her life inspires . One thing that Im making sure that Im doing, now that I have a platform, is letting everyone know: this is how I went about it and this is what changed everything for me. Dana Scruggs is an exceptional photographer and director dedicated to documenting the beauty of the Black male form. Then she researched their titles and emails using LinkedIn. Full Summary Dana Scruggs generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Her clients have included Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Apple, Banana Republic, Glossier, Nike, SK-II, Chromat, GQ and Essence Magazine. Tarese Scruggs, Juan Scruggs, Annie Scruggs, Dana Scruggs and Aaron Gibbs, and many others are family members and associates of Dana. Gain insight into the photography world as you hear from: Please make sure that the "dexter.base.react.umd" and "dexter.base.consonantcardcollection" clientlibs have been added to the template's Page Policy. Does that process include getting an agent and getting a production team or do you want to stay independent? At the early stages of her career, she launched SCRUGGS Magazine a print publication dedicated to her vision of the male form. I was living in Chicago at the time and I had an apartment full of vintage furniture and clothing. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Featuring Mandy Harris-Williams, Crystal Anderson, Dana Scruggs and Aya Brown. Set up your online access now. Dana Scruggs As seen in: Medium, Refinery29, The Oklahoma Eagle. Where do you even start as far as materials to expand your understanding of the industry? The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. AAE Named to Inc. Best Workplaces in 2022. Most of all, it says that the power of transformation lives within the individual. There are installations, videos and works around performance too, the last of which includes photographs of Nigerian artist Jenevieve Aken, who rallies against violence and injustice toward women by taking on the spirit form of La bella Elvira, a 22-year-old Italian girl who was murdered in a village near Pisa 75 years ago, and whose case was never solved. We do not make or imply any endorsement of external websites. If you are a current subscriber and have not activated your pdnonline.com access, please provide the following information. Whats the biggest challenge presented to you as a photographer? Still pushing herself, Scruggs recently shot portraits of architect Maya Lin for The New York Times. Pioneering young black photographer Dana Scruggs's celebration of movement and form Tim Adams @ TimAdamsWrites Sun 29 Aug 2021 02.00 EDT T he headline act at this summer's photography festival. I want to be a visible mainstay in galleries and museums. bluebird bio and the bluebird bio logo are the trademarks of bluebird bio, Inc. 2022 bluebird bio, Inc. All rights reserved. At bluebird bio, were passionate about helping people impacted by sickle cell. This link will take you to a website that is outside the control of bluebird bio, Inc. Dana will celebrate 64th birthday on February 27. Scruggs says the shoot was highly stressful but it was a great experience., Dana Scruggs says that the first time she photographed model Adonis Bosso, she realized I wanted to change the narrative surrounding black men through my work. Dana Scruggs, From early in her career, Scruggs has challenged herself with new projects and, in the process, gained confidence in her skills and in what she wants to say in her work. I dont view the model as a [clothes] hanger. She invites her subjects the model here is LA-based Nyadhuor Deng to loosely improvise and take control of their presentation. We need more African artists, Asian artists (and) South American artists at the forefront of contemporary photography.. She graduated from International School of Skincare in 2003, specializing in Aesthetics. All content photographed and written by Dana Scruggs. We believe changing the perception of sickle cell can help the community gain the recognition and respect it deserves. Contact Dana, search articles and Tweets, monitor coverage, and . For the most current fee to hire Dana Scruggs, please fill out the. That was incredibly scary. We understand its essential to listen to those living with sickle cell, as well as caregivers, and patient advocacy organizations so that we can bring awareness to all the complexities involved with sickle cell. When I shot him, there was something so physical and incredibly masculine about my images. \"As a Black woman, photographing Black men means so muchwe both understand what its like to be Black person and living in this world, Scruggs says, \"Theres a camaraderie that comes out of the work I create with Black men.See more of Scruggs work in The New Black Vanguard, available now: http://ss1.us/a/6lTZ6CGmIn The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion, curator and critic Antwaun Sargent addresses a radical transformation taking place in fashion and art today. Since then, the male gaze has largely shaped how bodies are visualized in printed media. We had to find a way to convey that shes an elite runner without that, Frank says. Erik Almas hasnt had a rep since September 2016, when his old agency, Vaughn Hannigan, shuttered. American photographer Dana Scruggs focuses on the beautiful subtleties of dark skin and the elegance of the naked male form, both of which are less seen in fine art and editorial imagery. Just seeing other people and their creative process, what they can achieve that moves me and makes me want to do more. Im expanding more of my fine artwork. Then the clients that youll attract will be more like collaborators. The third model that I shot ended up being a male model and it was a revelation honestly. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. I was hand to mouth. Her art & portraiture has depth, dimension and FEELING. Its almost a daily occurrence that Im getting offered stuff that I never imagined would come so easily. Find 34 people named Dana Scruggs along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. I felt like if I screwed up, I could be denying someone else an opportunity., Working with ESPN editors, she helped conceptualize two shoots: One in a raw warehouse space, another on an outdoor set that used unfinished plywood for a stage and backdrop. Often they just rely on people who are happy to shoot models for free. Louise Haggers self-published books landed an assignment to shoot stills and motion for Rekorderlig ciders. One of these people even tried to get my home address from a mutual friend even after Id asked them a dozen times to leave me alone. Talk about that experience being the first black photographer to shoot a cover for that magazine. Join Facebook to connect with Dana Scruggs and others you may know. And Swedish photographer Arvida Bystrm questions how objects and colors are coded as feminine through cheeky, social media-literate images. Whos in decision making positions AND can actually hire me? 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