Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Bellafoto Chicago/ Carolina Casillas




 What in enjoyable shoot this was with the always fabulous George Mario. I am a fan of his work and I was very pleased with his model on this day. Carolina is a young and very beautiful woman with gentle eyes and a gentle spirit to match. She is becoming sought after for her range and ability to pull off a nice variety of looks. Here is a few images from our time together.



                                             The Gorgeous Carolina Casillas

John Ng/ The WholeSHBang Designer Shoot

 Katie Lewis (BMG Model)
 Designer, Tiffany Mohiser   (below)
 Tiffany Mohiser, Designer turns Vintage upside down (literally)
She reinvents the wheel so to speak, by repurposing really cool vintage clothing pieces. I have visions of my favorite 80's movie-Pretty in Pink! I appreciate when an old amazing home with really great "bones" is redesigned rather than demolished.  The amazing pieces in her collection offer a subtle glimpse of what they once were- I only wish she would post "before and afters"! I am telling you-her stuff is just plain cool. she offers accessories with each clothing purpose-quite literally The WholeShBang! An entire look delivered direct to you- she takes the guesswork out of wardrobing yourself with celebrity smart fashions.



Katie Lewis (BMG Models)

Monday, September 12, 2011

Carolina de Athey. SM Group Photography

                                 
                                           fashion/Lifestyle


                              Portrait
                            Fashion/Lifestyle

Carolina is true Brazilian Beauty. She and SM Group contacted me to provide Hair/Makeup services for this shoot. It turned out to be such a cool experience. We tried many different looks and took a bit of the shoot out to the streets. Carolina is a very versatile model and our results were fruitful. We were able to get her through a number of different looks for her L.A. bound portfolio.

Amy Miller. Ryan Cain Photography


          Pablo Roberto (wardrobe) Amy Miller and I


What a lovely girl Amy turned out to be. I enjoyed chatting with her more than I can recall with other models --she was so warm and curious and modest. I appreciate her features and her frame, very petite, is rock solid and I value the shape she keeps herself in. I had such a nice time with she and photographer, Ryan Cain. Ryan sees light a little differently than most photographers. He uses natural light to his advantage and really does amazing things with composition. I think he is a nice "guy next door" type that would make any lady feel "like a lady."  Pablo Roberto was on wardrobe and it was my first time meeting him. He is inventive and eager to make a total look for his models. It is a pleasure to watch Pablos visions unfold into beautiful and interesting images with Ryan behind the lens. I look forward to working with both again soon.

Courtney Barber- The beautiful Miss Australia Galaxy and Miss Bikini California 2010

                                                  Fashion Division
 I love love loved working with this fine lassie on her long journey to finals night at Miss Galaxy International 2011. That journey began months earlier when she contacted me to book her spots for competition. She is an athlete crossover-into the pageant world and we were happy to have her! She has a rockin' bod and after doing the fitness circuit in our fine USA she made her first attempt EVER at a pageant title. And she did not to shabby I might add- landing in the top 8 at her International competition.  This girl has the spirit of an athlete, charm of a southerner (American) and the smile to light an entire room. See for yourself...   
                                                        Evening Gown
                                                 
                                                   Interview
                                        Swimsuit Competition

George Mario of Bellafoto- Chicago. Melissa Reid of FHM and Maxim mags


We accomplished varied looks for this bombshell in our collaberation with Melissa in front of the lens. 



                                       Fashion
                        Not your ordinary portrait- I handbuilt the headpiece
Melissa is a blast and her willingness to try new things/new looks and experiment with some fun vintage hats and a feather headpiece I had made. The results gave us some pretty neat images. She is a glamour puss and typically fairly sexy ~ so we softened her look in ivories and a boho beach inspired feel. George Mario is a favorite photographer friend of mine- always willing to let me play in my "paints."  His post editing is flawless beautiful and women travel far and wide to do a sitting for Bellafoto photography.

Calvin Tran Fashion designer. Dave Ouano images

 This shoot was a blast and I enjoyed the results. An incredible NY designer, Calvin Tran and fabulous photographer from Chicago, Dave Ouano made magic this day. Tran has a boutique in Chicago where he sells his fabulous "wears." The models from various agencies including BMG and The Rock came together for this special shoot. The ladies so beautifully demonstrated the fine lines of the clothing. Models: Nicole Guerin, Allison Keuhne and Ashlynn Severson. I was on Makeup and the Art& Science Editorial Team of Alice Salazar and Ramona Yeefah Thurman were on hair. hope you enjoy!



Ashlynn Severson (The Rock) Nicole Guerin (BMG) Allison Keuhne (BMG)



Rod Roberts. Maddison {Ford Agency} Hair/MU: Loni

 I always love to work with Rod. He is an incredibly nice, easy going guy with the "magic."  He has a vision with his subjects and gets the most stunning colors and beauty in all he does. I would assume much of this comes from his knack with women's swimwear designs and fashion. I am pleased to have the honor of working with the beautiful Maddison of Ford Agency. She is a good Iowa girl with a pleasing personality. She's real and genuine and a treat to work with.