JPPS produced the OLYMP Journal S/S ‘20 campaign in Los Angeles. Photographed by Mario Schmolka on various streets & beaches, props included cars, motorbikes, skateboards & surfboards which were all organized by JPPS productions. Shaun de Wet and Samuel Trepanier modeled the Spring/Summer collection.
A beautiful accessories editorial was produced by JPPS for Z magazine, Switzerland, and photographed by René Fietzek with artwork by Annika Lischke. Philipp Junker styled model Valerija Kelava with make-up by Tina Roivainen, hairstyling by Sébastien le Corroller & manicure by Huberte Césarion. Paris is always a good idea...
Mario Schmolka was born in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from the College of Photography in Vienna, he moved to Milan. While assisting in the legendary Superstudio 13 and some of the most influential photographers, he was involved in productions for clients such as MOSCHINO, PRADA, VERSACE, VOGUE, Marie Claire, to name a few. Mario is known for his strong yet sensual imagery. Besides his Fashion and Beauty work , he also portrayed numerous celebrities including Tommy Hilfiger, Aerin Lauder, Karim Rashid, Manolo Blahnik, Bar Rafaeli among others.
His first book "Intense" was published by the german DAAB - Verlag, followed by 2 Solo Exhibitions at the UFO - Space in Frankfurt and WESTLICHT GALLERY in Vienna. He was also invited to be a guest lecturer at the Art Institute of NYC. Mario won the Austrian Fashion Award in 2012. Mario and his family had been living in NYC for the past 6 years. They just recently relocated to Los Angeles. He divides his time between L.A., New York and Europe.
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