David LaChapelle, Guy Bourdin, Herb Ritts, James Bidgood, Michael Thompson, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Pierre et Gilles, Izima Kaoru, Roy Lichtenstein, Ruven Afanador
About me: Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Ryan Prado always had a creative eye. After graduating from The University of South Florida in the Spring of 2005 with a BFA in Fine Arts, Ryan continued to pursue his artistic dreams. His photography has been showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, on the cover of the Tampa Tribune’s Friday Extra and in numerous local and national galleries. Always emphasizing color and content, Ryan’s work ranges from the comical to the heartfelt. Influences include fashion, music, pop culture and the work of his heroes Guy Bourdin and Pierre et Gilles. Whether feeding a young starlet to an inflatable shark or portraying a human cuckoo clock, his images represent personal memories and experiences that he hopes the viewer can relate to and walk away with a smile on their face. Lush colors, lavish settings, and beautiful models are just window dressing for the deeper meanings in his images. If you look hard enough you may see personal heartache, some kind of irrational fear or a fantasy that comes to life in an unconventional way. In the future, Ryan hopes to continue allowing viewers a glimpse into his world through his provocative yet endearing images.
Here's what you'll get:
-3 oversized postcards including Big Apple, Sunday Prey and Yellow Brick Roadkill (almost 9x6 in size, high gloss, and superb quality)
-a hand numbered certificate
-free shipping!
This limited edition postcard set is $20! After they sell out no more of this set will be made!!
If you would like to purchase a set, send me a message for payment details!!
Ryan Prado.
Another photographer, Ryan Prado, presents a series of highly compositional portraits, including "Ms. Hurst, Take a Letter" and "Eye Candy." His works reach back to the 1950s and the time of pinups for their inspiration, presenting the models in highly eroticized but deliberately arranged poses. By using clean lines, tight cropping and complementary color combinations, Prado brings a trendy, voyeuristic touch to his works. (excerpt from a Dirty But Sophisticated II review, 4/17/06)
Who I'd like to meet: Open-minded people interested in photography and the arts.
Make your reservations today for the Labor Day Weekend! The party will be at the Howard Johnson Riverfront Downtown Plaza. There will also be a shuttle bus from the Howard Johnson Plaza to Ybor City. To stay at the Party Hotel, call 1-800-513-8940 tell them your coming for the GaYBOR Party. To stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor use this easy link
Labor Day Weekend Events Get ready to Party GaYBOR Style!!! The hotel rooms are filling up fast as the word is going out across the SE USA! Ask for the GaYBOR Rates. At the Howard Johnson Downtown Riverfront Plaza Hotel, there is free shuttle service to Ybor City. At the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor ask for The MC Film Rate use this link for faster service. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=TPAYBHX&corporateCode=0002672438
The Party Kicks off Friday Night at Steam Fridays with International VJ David Knapp. There is an Over the top party planned that night at Chelsea’s Lounge and all the other clubs too. Saturday is what Ybor is Famous for WILD SATURDAYS!!! Sunday, start your day off at Streetcar Charlie’s for their “Praise the Lord & Pass the Biscuits, Gospel Brunch“!!! (The new outside cafe seating area is now open at Streetcar Charlie’s). Starting at 3pm - 9PM is the GaYBOR Labor Day Cabana Pool Party! Pool side at the Howard Johnson Riverside Plaze Hotel. Over looking the Hillsborough River & University of Tampa Parks. There will be a Fashion Show by OMG Magazine, Special host and Drag performances by our own Miss Joey Brooks and Arica Love, Dancers from Steam & G.BAR, a Kill the Keg party, DJ CK spinning the discs all night and so much more. 18 & up. 3 University have been invited!!! All doors open early in GaYBOR this night. There will be a Leather T-Dance at The Ybor Eagle & 80? T-Dance at G.BAR. Other special events are planned at L’ Olivier’s, Streetcar Charlie’s, Spur’s Country & all of Ybor!!!
Visit the MC Film Calendar & Club News for more Events & Details! visit www.MCFILMFEST.com
An Original Theatrical Drag Experience. Filmed July 19, 2009 at The Honey Pot in GaYBOR.
Staring;Stephanie Shippae, Crystal Chambers, Jocelyn Summers, Kori Stevens, Melanie Minyon, Vanessa Rose, Divinity Everlasting, Diabolique, Daphne Ferraro, Sasha Santiago, April Fresh, Adrenalyn, Addison Taylor, Chi Chi La Lique, Temptation & DC. & Special appearance by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Filmed by Tea Cup from MC Film.
RYAN PRADO -- Photographer
Another photographer, Ryan Prado, presents a series of highly compositional portraits, including "Ms. Hurst, Take a Letter" and "Eye Candy." His works reach back to the 1950s and the time of pinups for their inspiration, presenting the models in highly eroticized but deliberately arranged poses. By using clean lines, tight cropping and complementary color combinations, Prado brings a trendy, voyeuristic touch to his works. (excerpt from a Dirty But Sophisticated II review, 4/17/06)
