Little Black Swan : Faizal Hamid

Faizal Hamid has been creating his mark in the fashion industry since 15 years ago. A fashion consultant with master’s Degree in Environmental Arts(Fashion) from Syracuse University in New York and Bachelor’s Degree Holder from UiTM Shah Alam, Faizal currently lecturers in Fashion at UiTM beside being a consultant and a freelance fashion writer. Faizal’s foray in the flamboyant industry has brought him to Paris and New York and the opportunity to work with international fashion houses such as Christian Lacroix, Calvin Klien and Donna Karan. His expertise is very much demand locally and internationally.

The Collection
This stunning new collection for Spring/Summer 2011, Little Black Swan, focuses on cocktail and evening dresses with intricate craftsmanship and chic flourishes. Luxurious fabrics and a modern perspective fuses classis iconic silhouette with a cutting edge aesthetic. Little Black Swan references the art house film, particularly Natalie Portman in ‘Black Swan’. Her character embodied the traditional undeniable beauty, grace and irresistible yet gradually haunting. As cocktail and evening dresses paraded down, the 10 looks run the gamut of what any fashion-forward woman would clamor to wear. Like the mix of taffeta, chiffon and tulle with elements of demi-couture, intriguing and soigné with the black silk organza mini dress with effortlessly draping for the bodice and exquisite dress gown with a refine construction. Little black swan by Faizal Hamid. Price upon request. Contact Sandra Azwan for more details.

- photography, editing and design by Rafil Thazali -

Since no magazine's hiring me, i decided to make my own.

Kidding ;p More photos coming soon.

rafflethazzle x twigglet for Lorber Vintage pt.1

I had a tiring but meaningful fun 1-day photoshoot with an american model friend of mine a few months back and this is for a clothing label from Denmark, Lorber Vintage. We've got 3 scenes/outfit for this session so stay tuned for more photos soon. Special thanks to Sandra Azwan, Julian Acid and Sarah Roberts a.k.a Twigglet for making this shoot a dream come true.

Hot as Hell : rafflethazzle x biboaswan

It's an honour when Bibo gave me his trust to edit his raw photos to match his concept. I hope he's happy with the results. More photos soon.

Sandra Azwan

One Talented designer, one set of cool top models and one bundle of satisfaction.
These photos are also featured in a French fashion blog, checkout the link here.

sketch draw sketch draw

I have so many plans for my illustrations but unfortunately i'm a fulltime designer, that means i have no time to do anything else that much. But i'm looking for opportunities tho'. Wish me luck!

4:14AM l can't sleep

Sorry for the lack of quality, i can't sleep so i played vainpot using photobooth application and did some light trail manipulation. Sweetdreams, you lucky people.

Lee Hittler : phase III

More photos from this phase coming soon. My hands are itchy so i posted this one first haha.

rafflethazzle x biboaswan (sneakpeek)

This is a tough one, but i love the challenge. Stay tuned.

Lee Hittler : phase II

I kinda dig the big tone difference between these two photo concepts.

Photography/post processing : rafil@rafflethazzle
Concept/Idea : Lee Hittler
Art Direction/stylist : Mas Angelina & Zul Mazrie
MUA : Een

Lighting Assistant/BTS photographer : Firdaus Heder & Leanne Ali
Special Appearance : Bibo Aswan

Lee Hittler : phase I

Photography/post processing : rafil@rafflethazzle
Concept/Idea : Lee Hittler
Art Direction/stylist : Mas Angelina & Zul Mazrie
MUA : Een
Lighting Assistant/BTS photographer : Firdaus Heder & Leanne Ali
Special Appearance : Bibo Aswan

Odie Twinkle MiniCooper

Photoshoot with miss Odie for SJCC (Subang Jaya Community Center)'s Thank You Card project.

Photography/post processing: rafil@rafflethazzle
Technical Advisor: Firdaus Heder

canon boy + nikon girl

Meet Azza Ahmad, a dear friend of mine. Just before i got my own DSLR, she was so kind to lend me her Nikon D60 for me to use in a basic photography class. Thank you for your kindness and friendship Azza =)
Canon EOS 7D > Adobe Lightroom 2 > Adobe Photoshop CS3

L.A.N.S.I vs PhotEX 2010

design, art direction, concept and copywriting by me. Magneto artwork from google images

Hi there guys, Here's another event that my collective group L.A.N.S.I will be participating, this time organized by SJCC (Subang Jaya Community Center). Here's some info about the exhibition:

"Showcasing photographs are contributed by local photography groups and individuals such as Syah (Lim Kok Weng lecturer), Lansi, Fotorama and also international group such as CAMSA (Coalition to Abolish Modern-day Slavery in Asia). The goal of this event is to promote awareness that photography can be an outlet and a healthy form of expression. It is also to create some exposure for local and international photographers alike."

Feels great supporting charity events such as this, looking forward for more in the future.
Owh, click here to checkout our profiles.

Adidas promo shoot during a birthday BBQ

yup, friendly neighbourhood and a perfect location that no one expected

Well, this was a spontanious photoshoot. I was invited by a dear friend of mine to his birthday BBQ celebration few weeks back. Had tonnes of fun playing rockband on a projectored wall, good food, good shisha, good folks. Another photographer friend of mine started snapping pics of those who came using a speedlight slave, we manage to borrow one more from a friend and it resulted to a photoshoot frenzy among ourselves. One special photo (top) is dedicated to the birthday boy, shot in front of his neighbour's house gate (above). Special thanks to Firdaus Heder for trusting me with his camera and lighting setup, not to forget Mista Iqbal for assisting me throughout the ever fun shoot.

Oh btw, happy new year to all of you!