Trung Hoang
Self-proclaimed janitor of Think Contra, Trung is really the mastermind behind the zine, with nearly a decade’s experience. On his spare time, you can catch him chain smoking, while he dreams of living in the 60′s or 70′s, going to the hottest jams, snapping photos to make a means. If all else fails, he’s considered this his Plan B; minus the time traveling..
@thinkcontra
Glenn Michael
Don’t be fooled. Behind his quiet reverie, are the inner workings of a creative genius and over all trouble maker. Glenn is the guy behind the scenes, working out all the icky details so you have something nice to look at. A partner of Moxy Creative House, whose work has been published in etc etc…. Always styled to a T in an unassuming ‘I don’t care’ kind of way, Glenn gets gold stars for hardest working and best dressed…
@glnmchl | Picture & Type | Moxy Creative House
Lauren Festa
This pale wisp has a knack for listening, and so people tell her things – deep, dark things – which is good, considering she likes interviewing. Lauren kind of fell into writing when she decided serving people wasn’t her cup of tea, and that she should probably try out the school thing one more time. It’s worked out pretty good so far. The obvious grasshopper of the lot, whose ideas are sometimes whack, she hopes to meet one million people and never stop wondering. You can often catch her with a glass of wine in hand, writing accidental poetry, or posting pics of her ridiculously cute cat.
@L_Festa | Red Wine Revelations
Melissa Fox
Writer, purveyor and critic, Melissa Fox seems to have washed up from the shores of her hometown Bermuda in a glass bottle we can’t quite crack. It’s just part of her allure – not to mention that amazing head of hair. Besides writing about fashion [H&A, Style Bermuda, Live Dress], she’s got wicked taste, and one day hopes to amass a drool-inducing shoe collection, fit for a jet-set life. She’s honest in a way that hurts, but you probably deserved it. Don’t send her an early morning wake up call unless you’re bringing her a coffee. But do take her out for braised ribs and good wine. She likes that.
@think_likeafox
Christian Carter
Easily the most enthusiastic member of the team, Christian is an on-the-scene photographer/videographer. The great simplifier, cutting the BS out of everything, he seems to always have the answer – ones that make you hit your head in an instance of obvious stupidity. He’s always got a very good idea..
Naphtali McKenly
This videographer.photographer has a soft spot for singers of the female type, but hates the new Old Spice guy. His talents and energy make heads spin, but rest assured, his head is spinning all the same. Self-admitedtly, his attention span is so short, if you’re talking and he’s smiling and nodding, don’t be fooled by his reception of “that’s funny”. He’s probably thinking about music or KFC.
@naphtalionline | Mauvaise Muse
Daniel Sanchez
A.k.a The Face, a.k.a. Manchez, a.k.a Young Chez is the model [Elite]/photographer cliche who we just can’t get enough of. Often the punchline, sometimes the joker, Sanchez smooth talking and smile have the ladies falling faster than an out of shape mma fighter in the 3rd round.
@thinkdaniel
Matt Ho
If Matt Ho wasn’t a writer at CONTRA, this film aficionado would probably be starring in some foreign action movie, using his conversational Japanese and kicking some European gangsters ass (don’t worry, he’d write the subtitles for you). This bit nerdy Batman fan writes because he likes telling stories; or maybe it’s just because secretly, he wants to be like Hemmingway – eat, drink, write, sleep – a romantic mantra we all envy. This wannabe nomad hardly leaves his desk, especially when he’s working on dope features (with paper! and pens!). But besides writing and movies, Matt Ho’s first love is and will always be, music. Special talents: Able to bring a calm zen to the crazy CONTRA bunch; can drink a ton (for an Asian), never saying no to free booze. It’s probably why you’ll see him at many an event. Sure he’s quiet, but those are the ones you have to watch out for… @MHo_III
Katie Sadie
If tattoos were an accessory, Katie Sadie would be trending on Twitter. This inked-up cat-loving Toronto-based photographer looks bad ass but we assure you, is sweet as peach pie; she’ll find you a job, and let you move in to her place no problem. She’s never on time, but she’s worth the wait. If she had it her way, Katie would put gold skulls in between your crotch and shoot you blowing smoke out your nose whilst you make devil horns on your head with your two index fingers. Her instagramming skills are bar none, and you can find her shooting our monthly street seen, contributing on photographer and muse, and a whole bunch of other cool shit on her personal website. www.katiesadie.com | @katiesadie_
Loretta MK
This radical hot mama has a heart of gold and a soul patch to match. She rocks a mean set of wavy green locks. She’s young, but she could have grown up in the nineties as opposed to just being born in them. (jokes) Vintage band tees? Check. DIY Tie Dye? Come on over. Plus she likes good music – Nirvana, Misfits, Joy Division, Slayer, Deftones, etc. She’s not like other girls. She’s polite, caring and sincere. She’ll sew you a purse out of left over leather chair upholstery and bring it to your house with freshly baked goods. She’ll buy you a glass of wine and teach white people how to grind. Just try not to fall in love.. Our resident tumblr, Loretta has a pretty cool tumblr herself. laa-mk.tumblr.com | @diamondndagger
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