Urban Pop Life is going International. the blog has begun to get a bit of a following in other countries and in a nod to this new reality I will feature international talent and events from time to time. Don't worry my focus is still here at home, but I want to start a new conversation that includes creative people from around the globe.

The subject of my latest international profile is photographer Felix Dasilva. Felix Dasilva is a fashion and lifestyle photographer who splits his time between New York and Amsterdam. Born April 3, 1972 in Tel Aviv Israel he is the product of his Brazilian mother and American father. At the age of 7 Felix's Dad relocated the family to Switzerland where Felix lived until the age of 15. He spent his high school years ages 15-18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with his grandparents. After high school Felix relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah where he studied Political Science at the University of Utah.

Felix started experimenting with photography in 1998 and landed his first editorial assignment in 2001. Felix has shot for numerous magazines including several international editions of Vouge Magazine, Tatler, Elle, Moda, and FHM. Most recently Felix shot a campaign for Red Oak (2008) with Ana Beatriz Barros and Diego Lodi.

He's been featured on "Best photographers" by Fashion TV Latin America and Fashion TV Brazil with specials done about his work.

His next adventure in photography will take him to Sydney, Australia where he will have his own float in the Sydney Mardigras Parade. The float will be a moving studio with lights and other photography gear.10 of Sydney's most beautiful men will be dressed in lifeguards in red speedos (very Baywatch) and he will shoot them for the official Mardigras Calendar while traveling the parade route. That should be quite the adventure.

He was also chosen to represent Australia at the World's Calling series of projects from www.nineteen74.com and www.factory311.com.