Our August/September 2012 Face of the Month, Lauren Caster, grew up on the beaches and deserts of California—“the best of both worlds,” she remarks. Now living in Los Angeles, she recently met Ash Gupta and the talented group at 838 Media.

Ash Gupta’s Face of the Month for July comes from a place many people have only read or heard about, Transylvania. Lavinia Postolache left Romania and came to Los Angeles to continue her studies in acting, but she began her career on the runways of Europe. “When I was 15 years old, “she explains,” I accompanied a friend of mine to a casting.

Check out this edgy swimsuit editorial “My True Religion” by photographer Alex Barakat of 838 Media Group. Styled by Kimberly Yatsko, Makeup by Jyoti Nair, and swimwear by True Religion.

Greed, lust, and five more transgressions make up this devilishly, decadent fashion editorial. Photographed by Ash Gupta and Viktorija Pashuta of 838 Media Group, the models are styled in bathing suits that look like they came straight out of the Garden of Eden. Check out this stunning array of photographs from “The Mission.” Be sure to put your swim suit on, too, because it’s about to get a heck of a lot hotter! Click the image below to see the fashion editorial. (Not viewable on IE.)

Ash Gupta and 838 Media Group in association with LA Models and Maggie Barry present Theatre de la Beauté Classique. Check out the behind the scenes of that spectacular shoot. In support of LA Models new plus size division, please enjoy the video below.

Check out the editorial shot on Melrose in Hollywood featuring Kira Dikhtyar and photographed by Ash Gupta for 838 Media Group. Please click the image below. (Not viewable on I.E.)

Check out this edgy editorial photographed by Ash Gupta for the motion picture Sushi Girl. Click the image below to see the editorial. (Not viewable on I.E.)

Our June Face of the Month could fit in with any group of typical Southern California teenagers. But underneath her youthful look is a chunk of experience and abundance of ambition.

Our intercontinental Face of the Month Lilian Maina began her life’s journey in Nairobi, Kenya, and then traveled between continents to start her modeling journey in California. After finishing high school, she moved to Los Angeles, determined to start a career. Although she didn’t have an agency, she worked hard to network and soon began modeling for a few designer friends.

Ash Gupta shoots a whimsical fashion editorial featuring the styling talents of his team 838 Media Group. Click below to check out the editorial. (Not viewable on IE.)