Jose Aragon + Photo

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Recent projects from Aragon + Photo:

• Milano. The classic design house changed designer, giving a fresh new look to its Spring/Summer collection. Hair and make-up: Miguel Angel  from Ana Prado. Model: Arthur from View Management. Concept: Cesar del Olmo. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.
• Nox. Steve McQueen and his close relationship with the world of racing - the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix were the starting point for these images. Hair and make-up: Piti Pastor. Model: Ben Giessler from View Management. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.
• FHM Collection. The X files, special agents, UFO sightings and Area 51 still fascinate Jose Aragon's imagination. Shot on location on a rare clear day, the whole team were watching the sky just in case! Hair and make-up: Piti Pastor. Models: Mike Nock from Francina, Johan Johanson and Lukasz Jakuboski from SS&MM. Styling: Patricia Figueroa.

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Another busy period for Jose Aragon saw the photographer working with Oriflame Cosmetics. Jose was asked to create stunning, dynamic visuals for the Swedish home fragrance company's latest campaigns. 'Soul' and 'Ascendant' were designed to clearly reflect the essence of both the brand and its target audience.

'Smoke' is the latest project brainstormed with Japanese Art Director lilla*. All models were supplied by Tokyo's top agency Friday, currently opening a photography division that will count Jose as amongst its exclusive chosen few!

Sada Ito, Chief Promotion Artist for Nars, produced some original make-up for this latest collaboration.

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Jose Aragon has been in Sweden where he continues to create visuals for Natural Cosmetics of Scandinavia. Following the success of his work for the Levis 501's Limited Edition campaign, Popeye Magazine hired Aragon to create a new concept for Calvin Klein Japan.

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Inspired by 'La Philosophie dans le Boudoir' written by The Marques de Sade, 'Urban Desires' is a tribute to exploring the fantasies of wearing very expensive lingerie.

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Top Spanish model Marta Español inspired tributes to master photographer Man Ray. Mixing old lighting techniques with extreme digital manipulation gave a modern feel to this series of shots.

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Cerveza Estrella: shot in Acapulco, "working with many models and facing the limitations of local infrastructure and with some hurricane rains approaching, Jose Aragon managed to get the job done and create a memorable experience".

Secret Garden: by oriflame was not shot in secret; it was actually shot in Sweden with Spanish model Davinie - "very colourful and flowery tones matching the peaceful backyard nature".

Noland Series: Little is known within the fashion industry about Jose Aragon's fine art photography but is has been well-received by galleries and museums around the world. His works were first shown in NY at the Venezuelan embassy in 2005, and has also been seen at Metropolitan Modern Art Museum in Ueno Park with the Zen exhibition collective show.

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Jose Aragon was commissioned by Levi's Japan to create the latest visuals for the new 501 Limited Edition Tight Fit Straight Jeans. The campaign is a huge success, with more than 300 pairs being sold within a few hours of launch.

Continuing with his strong sense of beauty and his long-term relationship with Natural Cosmetics, Jose has created a powerful series of images with his team and top model YaYa Kusikova.

A recent trip to South Africa has delivered stunning sunset images for the launch of the new Bahia collection for Oriflame.

Commissioned story by stylist Sara Padilla for Spanish GQ and top male model Milan Krouzil explores 'the different shades of grey and the risks of thinking too much'.

Last but not least, a long-awaited collaboration with renowned jewellery designer Helena Rohner has given a fresh, new look to the new collection.