Suza Scalora
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Suza Scalora is an award-winning photographic artist and author focusing on the ethereal world of fairies
and angel
s.
Scalora's photographs have appeared in fashion magazines, news magazines, television, book covers, on-line art auctions, and websites. She wrote bestseller The Fairies in which her photography is prominent for younger readers. Her photographs of fairies
and angel
s have been described by critics as "spookily lovely" and "magical." She launched a website "Myth.com" about the ethereal world. She lives in New York City.
As a child, Scalora enjoyed fairy tales, mythology, and magic. She began exploring photography at age eleven. She was influenced by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Hans Christian Andersen
and visual artists such as Alan Lee and Maxfield Parrish
. She grew up in Orange County, California
and studied photography at the Art Center College of Design
in Pasadena, California
.
Scalora worked as a photographer in New York City, with advertising clients including Origins
, Avon
, Disney, and Little Brown. She was profiled in industry publications such as PDN
, Communication Arts
, Elle
, GQ, and American Photo. Her pictures have appeared in Time magazine. In February 2005 she was awarded a prize by camera maker Hasselblad
. In 2006, she was named one of the best up and coming beauty photographers by Womens Wear Daily. She has appeared on the TV show Make Me a Supermodel
as the official photographer. Scalora said: "I was so excited when the producers asked me to be a part of the show. After all, I had complete creative freedom and was able to combine some of my favorite things including intense color, texture, and the beautiful curves of the body."
Scalora illustrated Francesca Lia Block
's 1989 book Weetzie Bat
. In 1995, Scalora launched website "Myth.com" about the ethereal world featuring her photographic artistry and which has been described "ambitious" and "intriguing." Scalora illustrated Lynne Ewing
's book The Talisman. Scalora's (1999) The Fairies: Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World was described as one of the "ten best picture books of the year" by Newsweek
magazine. Newsweek book critic David Gates described the digital images as "glossy, spookily lovely processed photos" in a book which was purportedly about "a scholarly expedition to document and catalog fairies" in which "kids will see a visionary world of sadness and cruelty, beauty and grace." A critic at USA Today
described Scalora's The Witches and Wizards of Oberin and The Fairies as "gorgeously illustrated books" adding that "little ones (children) will love the magical pics; the older set will have fun recognizing some of today’s famous faces." In 2009, Scalora wrote Evidence of Angels in collaboration with Francesca Lia Block
on a book for teenage readers with photographic evidence that "fairies are real."
Scalora conducts workshops on photography, art, and myth at the International Center of Photography
and the Omega Center in New York.
Fairy
A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term...
and angel
Angel
Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an...
s.
Scalora's photographs have appeared in fashion magazines, news magazines, television, book covers, on-line art auctions, and websites. She wrote bestseller The Fairies in which her photography is prominent for younger readers. Her photographs of fairies
Fairy
A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term...
and angel
Angel
Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an...
s have been described by critics as "spookily lovely" and "magical." She launched a website "Myth.com" about the ethereal world. She lives in New York City.
As a child, Scalora enjoyed fairy tales, mythology, and magic. She began exploring photography at age eleven. She was influenced by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."...
and visual artists such as Alan Lee and Maxfield Parrish
Maxfield Parrish
Maxfield Parrish was an American painter and illustrator active in the first half of the twentieth century. He is known for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery.-Life:...
. She grew up in Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
and studied photography at the Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design is a private college located in Pasadena, California, and was cited by BusinessWeek as one of the 60 best design schools in the world. The college’s industrial design program is consistently ranked number one by both DesignIntelligence and U.S...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
.
Scalora worked as a photographer in New York City, with advertising clients including Origins
Origins (cosmetics)
Origins is a cosmetics brand from USA, founded in 1990 by Leonard Lauder, son of Estee Lauder. It is one of the original brands of The Estee Lauder Companies, meaning that it was created by the Lauder family, not obtained through an acquisition or buy-out.The company is known for their natural...
, Avon
Avon Products
Avon Products, Inc. is a US cosmetics, perfume and toy seller with markets in over 140 countries across the world and sales of $9.9 billion worldwide as of 2007.-Business Model:...
, Disney, and Little Brown. She was profiled in industry publications such as PDN
Photo District News
Photo District News is an American monthly trade publication for professional photographers. PDN was first published in 1980. The publication takes its name from New York City's photo district, an area of photo businesses that was once located in Flatiron District.Originally named New York Photo...
, Communication Arts
Communication Arts
Communication Arts is the largest international trade journal of visual communications. Founded in 1959 by Richard Coyne and Robert Blanchard, the magazine’s coverage includes graphic design, advertising, photography, illustration and interactive media. The magazine continues to be edited and...
, Elle
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
, GQ, and American Photo. Her pictures have appeared in Time magazine. In February 2005 she was awarded a prize by camera maker Hasselblad
Hasselblad
Victor Hasselblad AB is a Swedish manufacturer of medium-format cameras and photographic equipment based in Gothenburg, Sweden.The company is best known for the medium-format cameras it has produced since World War II....
. In 2006, she was named one of the best up and coming beauty photographers by Womens Wear Daily. She has appeared on the TV show Make Me a Supermodel
Make Me a Supermodel (U.S. TV series)
Make Me a Supermodel was an American reality television modeling competition series based on the British reality series of the same name. Following an audition preview on January 2, 2008, the series premiered January 10 on the cable television network Bravo...
as the official photographer. Scalora said: "I was so excited when the producers asked me to be a part of the show. After all, I had complete creative freedom and was able to combine some of my favorite things including intense color, texture, and the beautiful curves of the body."
Scalora illustrated Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block is the author of adult and young adult fiction, short stories, screenplays and poetry, most famously the Weetzie Bat series. Block wrote her first book, Weetzie Bat, while a student at UC Berkeley; it was published in 1989 by Harper Collins. She is known for her use of imagery,...
's 1989 book Weetzie Bat
Weetzie Bat
Weetzie Bat is a young adult novel, the first written by American author Francesca Lia Block, originally published in 1989. It is the first in her Dangerous Angels series....
. In 1995, Scalora launched website "Myth.com" about the ethereal world featuring her photographic artistry and which has been described "ambitious" and "intriguing." Scalora illustrated Lynne Ewing
Lynne Ewing
Lynne Ewing is an American author and a screen writer.When she was 30 years old, she began writing for newspapers, documentaries, magazines, and did screen writing. Her first books were Drive-By and Party Girl. Drive-By took six years to write, and Party Girl has been made into a movie called...
's book The Talisman. Scalora's (1999) The Fairies: Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World was described as one of the "ten best picture books of the year" by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
magazine. Newsweek book critic David Gates described the digital images as "glossy, spookily lovely processed photos" in a book which was purportedly about "a scholarly expedition to document and catalog fairies" in which "kids will see a visionary world of sadness and cruelty, beauty and grace." A critic at USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
described Scalora's The Witches and Wizards of Oberin and The Fairies as "gorgeously illustrated books" adding that "little ones (children) will love the magical pics; the older set will have fun recognizing some of today’s famous faces." In 2009, Scalora wrote Evidence of Angels in collaboration with Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block
Francesca Lia Block is the author of adult and young adult fiction, short stories, screenplays and poetry, most famously the Weetzie Bat series. Block wrote her first book, Weetzie Bat, while a student at UC Berkeley; it was published in 1989 by Harper Collins. She is known for her use of imagery,...
on a book for teenage readers with photographic evidence that "fairies are real."
Scalora conducts workshops on photography, art, and myth at the International Center of Photography
International Center of Photography
The International Center of Photography is a photography museum, school, and research center in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States...
and the Omega Center in New York.
Publications
- The Fairies: Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World by Suza Scalora (Hardcover - Sep 22, 1999) 978-0060282349 48 pages Publisher: HarperTeen; 1st THUS edition (September 22, 1999) Reading level: Ages 9–12
- The Witches and Wizards of Oberin by Suza Scalora (Hardcover - Aug 21, 2001) # Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: HarperTeen; 1st edition (August 21, 2001 Language: English ISBN 006029535X ISBN 978-0060295356
- Evidence of Angels by Suza Scalora and Francesca Lia Block Sep 29, 2009) (Official release date: September 29, 2009) Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN 0061243434 ISBN 978-0061243431
- Doggie's Angel 2007 Calendar by Francis Hills, Shun & Heideki, Daniel O'neal,Michael Maples, Lionel Deluy, Jeff Xander, Suza Scalora , 2007