Hey everyone! I am so sorry for not updating at all - I have literally been SO swamped that I have had no time. :) Just wanted to pop on here and let you know things are going fantastic. I have several new piles of images to go through and update for here, and I will try to get those up soon. I can't believe it's February already. February?? Really?? As my piano teacher used to sing, "time flies when you're havin fun!!"
I've had this song stuck in my head for days!! I heard it on the radio for a long time before I even realized it was Kelly Clarkson. So random! This is the official video, and I have to say, it's the cheesiest video I've EVER seen. But the song is very good. Kudos Kelly.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
And the other side...
At the same shoot with Marley, she wanted to imitate an image of Kim Kardashian she had seen. A high fashion beauty shot - very edgy, very moody coloring. I love how these came out! iBeauty Photography, Hair and Makeup and editing by yours truly :)
Saturday, January 16, 2010
An angel...
Last week, I got together with one of my favorite models, Marley, and with Tom from iBeauty Photography we had a wonderful shoot. Marley wanted to create a beautiful, soft, ethereal look for her portfolio, so I kept her makeup to soft pastels and muted tones. I coaxed her hair into a soft, angelic halo of upswept curls and we used shimmer, sparkle and even wisps of feathers to create this look! Kudos to everyone, the headshot is one of my favorite photos to date :)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Jennifer Ann
I had a wonderful shoot ages and ages ago with model, Jennifer, and photographer Don Conrad of Paris Photography - and I just got the images today! I was very excited to get these. Jennifer is an incredible model, and SUCH a gorgeous woman inside and out. It was a true pleasure to work with her. She's definitely a face you don't forget - such stunning features! Don captured her beautiful look in this mezmerizing and darkly stunning set. Makeup and Hair by me.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Let the wave take you
I've had several people ask me - between my Makeup Artistry, my Photography, my Hair Styling and my Modeling - what started it all and what drove me to pursue it? I'm here to lay to rest all the musings right now.
For starters, my mother can tell you I've been doing my own hair since I was a little girl. Playing "makeup" and posing for the camera was always in my genes. And I remember singing "the Little Mermaid" to my classmates at recess as they all sat around and listened. All these different art forms have always just been inside me. It's as simple as that.
I can recall when I was 16 or 17, I took my younger sister Jacqui and her friend and did their makeup, hair and styled their clothes and I took their pictures and we did my first "photoshoot" in the backyard.
I began to dabble in modeling myself then, but it was and has always been for the artistic beauty of it. The passion and expression I love to put into each image is what shows - I love beauty and love stretching myself in modeling to make something beautiful. Modeling for fashion or runway? I'm just not tall enough my dears :) And truly, I would be completely bored with that. I'm not trying to be the center of attention. I am just passionate about creating art with the lines of my arms, or my hands, or my face, or my body. That is what is truly beautiful to me.
From the modeling that I started 6 or 7 years ago, I found an opportunity and mentors to spur me on to pursue my TRUE love. The Makeup Artist. I have always been a painter, and "painting" on the face is my favorite of all. I love how hair can be twisted and shaped to create different moods and it lends the final effect to the look. Hair styling has always been a bit more of a strain for me, as Makeup Artistry is where my ease and creativity flow easily.
Which then led me to Hair Design school - once I had the finances to finally avail myself to study, I've thrown myself into it wholeheartedly. It's helped so much with understanding the intricacies of special hair-do's and has really helped me to amp up my fashion hair design styling for photoshoots. Obviously, this is all so very much in my blood! I wouldn't be happier doing anything else.
Which lastly this brings us right back again to my photography - I've always been fascinated by beauty in images. And whether I am in front of, behind or behind the scenes, as long as an incredible piece of art and beauty comes from it, I am happy and at peace. :)
Find what you love to do and do it! Let the wave take you :)
For starters, my mother can tell you I've been doing my own hair since I was a little girl. Playing "makeup" and posing for the camera was always in my genes. And I remember singing "the Little Mermaid" to my classmates at recess as they all sat around and listened. All these different art forms have always just been inside me. It's as simple as that.
I can recall when I was 16 or 17, I took my younger sister Jacqui and her friend and did their makeup, hair and styled their clothes and I took their pictures and we did my first "photoshoot" in the backyard.
I began to dabble in modeling myself then, but it was and has always been for the artistic beauty of it. The passion and expression I love to put into each image is what shows - I love beauty and love stretching myself in modeling to make something beautiful. Modeling for fashion or runway? I'm just not tall enough my dears :) And truly, I would be completely bored with that. I'm not trying to be the center of attention. I am just passionate about creating art with the lines of my arms, or my hands, or my face, or my body. That is what is truly beautiful to me.
From the modeling that I started 6 or 7 years ago, I found an opportunity and mentors to spur me on to pursue my TRUE love. The Makeup Artist. I have always been a painter, and "painting" on the face is my favorite of all. I love how hair can be twisted and shaped to create different moods and it lends the final effect to the look. Hair styling has always been a bit more of a strain for me, as Makeup Artistry is where my ease and creativity flow easily.
Which then led me to Hair Design school - once I had the finances to finally avail myself to study, I've thrown myself into it wholeheartedly. It's helped so much with understanding the intricacies of special hair-do's and has really helped me to amp up my fashion hair design styling for photoshoots. Obviously, this is all so very much in my blood! I wouldn't be happier doing anything else.
Which lastly this brings us right back again to my photography - I've always been fascinated by beauty in images. And whether I am in front of, behind or behind the scenes, as long as an incredible piece of art and beauty comes from it, I am happy and at peace. :)
Find what you love to do and do it! Let the wave take you :)
Alex
Last week I met Alex (below) and we had a wonderful shoot together. Her mother, Dawn, had contacted me about giving Alex her first modeling shoot for her portfolio for her birthday. Believe it or not, but Alex is just 15! Standing easily at 5'10 or so and her mature countenance, it was hard to remember she is still quite young. Alex was so fun to work with and really learned alot her first shoot. I'm sure she will have quite a career ahead of her.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas~
Another Christmas has come blowing through town... I suppose one could use this time to sit and reflect on the past - but all I see now is the warmth of the present. It's been a hard and wonderful year, one with so much growth and learning. I am thankful for all that I have, and I cherish the people in my life. My best wishes goes out to my friends and those whom have given me a helping hand this past year. I thank those as well, who have shown me that I need only my own backbone to calmly stand on my own two feet. I have dreams, and everyday I am making those dreams come true! All we have is the strength of our convictions and our integrity. I am proud to live by my honor and purpose. May you do the same! Merry Christmas my friends!
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