Native to Los Angeles, 25 year old Mark Hunter changed the world of party photography.  ”The Cobra Snake” is always seen at the hottest events in the fashion and music industry. His photos of beautiful people from all around the world has even influenced the Hollywood party scene…. When Mark isn’t taking photos of models and celebrities, he sells rare vintage items at “The Cobra Shop’.

When and how did The Cobra Snake start? Were you surprised with the instant success?
The cobra snake was originally called polaroidscene.com started in 2003. About a year into the project I was asked by polaroid to stop using the name.. started thecobrasnake.com in 2004 and its been going strong for over 7 years now. It has been a crazy roller coaster ride of success.. starting from nothing and working extra hard to try to make a name for myself. Over all, it’s been an amazing experience and I am so grateful of all the people that have supported me along the way.

Tell us about your latest Adidas campaign? Are you excited about any upcoming projects?
Working with Adidas has been a dream come true. Ever since I was a young boy I loved wearing Adidas track suits and shoes. Over the years I have worked closely with Adidas shooting parties for them all around the world from Brazil, to Mexico, to china! When they asked me to be a part of the new originals campaign I was super excited, the commercial is filled with people I love like Jeremy Scott !!! I have tons of new projects I’m excited about but I don’t like to talk about things until they happen..

Besides The Cobra Snake, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I love fitness. I have been spending loads of time hiking and bike riding, I also love watching movies with my grandpa and eating sour patch kids.

What happened to Cory Kennedy? Haven’t seen any picture’s or press of her lately.
Cory is good she is living in nyc … there was tons of photos of her during nyc fashion week just a few months back..

Where is your favorite city to take photos in?
I don’t like to name favorites but I love experiencing new places, right now Im doing this interview from South Africa!

Do you have any tips for any teenagers who want go out and take pictures like you and post them on their “fashion blogs” and facebook pages?
YES! Be consistent, if you have a blog or website make sure to update regularly, find your style and voice work hard and be positive and take risks.

Do you have any favorite models you like to shoot in particular at fashion events?

Im really bad with models names, it really unprofessional of me. I see the same girls in NYC, Paris, London etc and I never remember!!!! I’m sorry!

What is The Cobra Shop and when did it get started?
I started the cobra shop with my friend Stryder (we went to high school together).. we sell crazy vintage clothes from all around the world. It started about a year ago, and we are really excited for the future, soon we will be selling rare pieces from Jeremy Scott, and others.

We’re going all out for the closing of Fashion Indie’s favorite party, Ruff Club Friday’s at the Annex. Hosted by Aaron K and Sophia Lamar, co-hosted by yours truely, with photos by Felipe [photobooth], The Cobrasnake, and Nicky Digital..this is sure to be the ultimate blowout! Free drinks from 9-11 and 3-4am..get there early! Party hard with us and give Ruff Club the goodbye it deserves!

Tavi takes another step closer to her inevitable world domination by creating her own tee shirt! Now it’s one thing to put a price on your popularity by coming up with cheesy tee shirts, but this ain’t no Cobra Snake bullshit kids this shirt is awesome! She came up with the design in a painting first which was inspired by YSL, and after numerous people begged her to make it into a shirt, Tada! Here is the wonderful Tavi tee that you can purchase on her website Style Rookie for $35. Well worth it. I am getting me one for sure!

Courtesy of: Is Mental

The Cobrasnake is currently in Paris shooting shows, but he’s also had some time to shoot this Cory Kennedy dopplegangler. The girl looks like she’s 13, but if she’s hanging with the likes of the Snake, it’s only a matter of time before those bright, optimistic eyes whither to the “dude, did you bring the stash” look we’ve all come to love from our favorite internet it girl. 

Does anyone know who this is?

Kudos to every hipster’s favorite “photographer” the Cobra Snake for donating 25% of the profits from his ego stroking Save Africa tee to an unnamed charity that aims to “save the continent.”

And since these tees are limited to 350 pieces, that 25% contribution will surely be instrumental in curing A.I.D.S. and eradicating hunger within the continent.

We’re pretty sure that Snake will probably spend the other 75% on even more noble causes, like cocaine and trying to buy talent.

Source: Satchel of Gravel