Sanguine Wastelands

Photo: AmbeRed Photo
Model/Wardrobe/Props: Jesse Lindsay


In a nutshell, we are a band of misfits coming together to create an artistic apocalyptic-renaissance of sorts. A collaboration of the minds that dares to take the viewer to another world. 

Leading the pack on a curious adventure into developing storylines and unique plots are the fantastic visions of AmbeRed Photo, (facebook.com/amberedphoto) ‌inspired by the creatively-insane genius of Jesse Lindsay (facebook.com/theartworkofjesselindsay). ‌


Photo: AmbeRed Photo
Wardrobe/Props: Jesse Lindsay

CHARACTER PLOT: 
(models are split into two tribes) 

On an earth ravaged by the world around it, our planet spawns new breeds of humans. A tribal clan of scavengers thieves and nomads called the "Wastelanders." Wrought with anger towards their vampire brethren who betrayed their trust in the early years. 

"Protect those you love and whatever you have left."

The "Vampires" considered themselves as a  sophisticated, matriarchal society of bloodsuckers. Much more concerned with stature beauty and all things alchemy.

"She who carries the nectar of life... shall always be in its charge." 

Jesse Lindsay created all of the wardrobes from repurposed materials. From masks and headpieces to masterful spears and warrior shields. Many an evening and sleepless hours into the dawn were filled with collective edits, fabrication, construction and brainstorming on the behalves of these artistic minds, in order to bring these fantastic visions to reality. 

Jesse has an innate ability to find the most unique pieces of "would-be junk" and through a perfect storm of insanity, creates and molds these pieces into pure photographic gold. 

His work has started a contagious frenzy in his followers and admirers alike. Through our personal networking and interactions, we've amassed a small army to embark on this new adventure with us.


Photo: AmbeRed Photo
Wardrobe/Props: Jesse Lindsay

After talking to Jesse about collaborating on another project following my last calendar release, I met with Jesse in January to get involved in this exciting, yet massive undertaking. 

After Jesse had accomplished the daunting task of creating ALL the wardrobe for more than 18 contributing models in a 2-month time frame,  it was time to capture the images. The shooting process began on March 28th and will conclude on  April 2.  

When I walked into Jesse's house for our first meeting, I was blown away. He conceded that he had been making these items since December so he had a one-up.  As I scanned the walls with my eyes, Jesse introduced me to each piece, as I felt my mind melt. 

The realization that this visionary tale we were both about to tell, was about to become a reality, was uplifting and exciting beyond words. 

I scanned our mutual friends and colleagues Facebook and modeling pages looking for just the right individuals to get involved in a project so big. I found the best of the best and that's no joke. This calendar has biggest heart, talent, and creative cast that  Portland has to offer.


Photo. AmbeRed Photo
Wardrobe/Props: Jesse Lindsay

We have an opportunity to come together, people from all persuasions, all different backgrounds and create an epic calendar that speaks loudly about the diversity of the love and the drive we all have within. 

Simply put the money we are raising goes towards 2 things. The calendar print run and materials for print. This includes promotional materials for the calendar release (posters, flyers) calendar merchandising (for gofundme reward tiers, including short-run prints, postcards, etc.) and digital/web-based advertisement. 

Advertisement and the Calendars! Nothing else! Both artists have paid and scavenged for the materials needed to make this project happen. Volunteers and fellow barter/trade enthusiasts have contributed to the project so the only money needed is to put this out there for the rest of the world to enjoy! 

Shooting began at the end of March and continues into the beginning of April. We have set up four workshops with 5/8 individuals shooting each day. After shooting is completed, we plan to sit down at the editing table and pull out the “best-of-the-best!” 

We are projecting a late-August release for this exciting new calendar and we are very much looking forward to sharing it with you.


Photo: AmbeRed Photo

Obviously, this calendar is not just important to us (the creators), but to everyone involved and all those who contributed. It's a giant leap of faith to put so much into a massive project like this and come out ahead of the game. I think I can speak for both of us, when I say that no matter how this project turns out, we're going to have a great time doing it. 

We want to share our good feelings and the accomplishment of what we have created with everyone. So, to anyone donating or wanting to get involved, we want your picture in your best apocalyptic costume and a short biography or short story about your own your character. We will post it to our social media pages, and possibly, even into our print materials. 

Reward tiers as follows:

Contributions of $25.00 will reward you a 2017 calendar
(plus shipping)

Contributions of $50.00 will reward you a 2017 calendar a limited-edition, signed print of your choice and an avant guard  feather necklace from Jesse Lindsay collection.
(plus shipping)

Contributions of $150.00 will reward you  2017 calendar, 2 limited- edition prints and a limited-edition book. 
(plus shipping)

Contributions of $250.00 will reward you a 2017 calendar, 2 limited edition prints and a custom neck piece adorned with one of many various small animal skulls. 

Please make sure to include your address with your contribution, so that we can ship your rewards to you if you’re unable to attend the release party in August (date & location TBA)

Thank you all so much for your support. It's a crazy world out there, and it's groups like this that can join together to make magic like this happen.

Magic that can truly inspire and close all divides.


Photo. AmbeRed Photo