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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
Makeup and Hair by Me :-) She's pretty as a picture
A little laughter before her walk down the aisle
Back view of her hair
Such a joy to take care of--Amanda was married on June 3, 2011
I enjoy taking candids for the Brides for as long as I stay. I share all of the images with her as a keepsake of her "getting ready" moments. :-)
