Another Look at the Pink Bow

I was recently told, by an internationally famous photographer, that this shoot was our best work.
I nearly inhaled the entire glass of Pepsi, glass, ice and straw in one gulp.  This was a HUGE thing to be told.  I never knew Manny Librodo, Jr. looked at my work, let alone my blog and that he knew enough about Pretty Muse to mention WHICH SHOOT WAS THE BEST WORK.....

Well, that was a key moment in 2011 for me and my husband.  Thank you Sir Manny Librodo, you remain and continue to remain a vital source of inspiration for me (even though my work looks nothing like yours).  lol.

So here, is the video for that shoot.  And, Sami, you blew me away --- you embody model in every regard there was so much magic in the air that day I had to part the air so I could walk through it.  Amazing work, amazing people, amazing day and an amazing memory.

Please use this link to the video:

http://animoto.com/play/1utKJ2tE1vw0kW00WO5klg

A word on Manuel Librodo, Jr.  Several of us were lucky enough to sit down with him in Orlando, this past October and conduct an interview. This interview is being transcribed for an upcoming blog post. That afternoon was a very special day for me and I'm deeply grateful for the amazing interview he granted us.  It marked another one of those days that I call the 'Before' and this is (obviously) the 'after'.  One of those things that changes everything and nothing is every the same and you may or may not have known while you were in the midst of it. Hence, the profound proclamation of the 'Before'.  Sheesh, it's too early in the morning for this, I smell an edit coming.

P.S.  Yes, I hand make those tiny bows with tweezers and sell them with a pair of eye lashes, for those who asked. ;)

2011 Muse Contact Info

2011 Muse Contact Info:
Here's a list of our muses of 2011.  Many of them are on Model Mayhem and have their own businesses and websites and would definitely appreciate hearing from you.  Each of them contributed in ways often beyond modeling by styling, making outfits and accessories, doing hair, nails or makeup, body art, etc.  Often behind the scenes work is FAR more work than it appears making props, outfits, accessories, set styling, etc. Also each muse contributes through our collaborated shoots, their suggestions and input often are the magic ingredient to making a shoot the success it is.

And a word for those ladies who wished to keep their photographs off the internet.  I know you visit the blog happy to be a quiet muse, please know you too are equally appreciated. Some photoshoots are not blog material but were intended for a private audience. And, as much as our readers would love seeing them too, we totally understand.

Samantha Roth
Make-up Artist, model and stylist

Kiss & Makeup! on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-Make-Up/119752024747190
Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/2371313
See videos: 
Sami Loves  http://animoto.com/play/1If83qCTNVT9GHpCxomC9A
Sami Loves 2:  http://animoto.com/play/qjTnawI1Qw4bmgE21mLNAA
Behind the Scenes:  http://animoto.com/play/20kixpSjzTYvoKiMkJoWNg
2011 Muses:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Donna Lynn Devlin
Hair and makeup artist, model and stylist











Donna Lynn Devlin Hair & Makeup:

http://www.donnadevlinhairandmakeup.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000944132998
Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/2374049
See Videos:
When a Woman Rocks:  http://animoto.com/play/pSI3bWZMSRRn3HmwNc90jw
Behind the Scenes:  http://animoto.com/play/20kixpSjzTYvoKiMkJoWNg
2011 Muses:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ
Hippie Chick (in production)

 Karissa Ferguson
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/karissaashlen
Model Mayhem:  http://www.modelmayhem.com/2246476
See Videos:
Karissa Ferguson:  http://animoto.com/play/ruWpwKKhrUIhqf1BCGkoUg
2011 Muses:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ
Hippie Chick (in production)

Mariah Janbou
Model, photographer, stylist, makeup artist












Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/mariahjanbou
See Videos:
Behind the Scenes:  http://animoto.com/play/20kixpSjzTYvoKiMkJoWNg
The Pretty Muses 2011:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ
 

Jasmine Harper
Model
















Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/hititxjasmine
See Videos:
Jasmine Harper Senior Part 2 http://animoto.com/play/09X0d09rErv7Y1kYXXGpbQ
Jasmine's Beat:  http://animoto.com/play/ZZb1v255yaYXxYFKHqqbqg
2011 Muses: http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Ashley Sania Chandy
Model



















Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Gunshinechic
Agency:  New Fashion Xposed (See Xposed's Facebook link)
See Videos:
The Legs Have It http://animoto.com/play/FT6AHlPbAEnQl9DbLUMGdw
Hide & Seek http://animoto.com/play/5p5CKTmQcS3PSMwUuofBTw
The Pretty Muses 2011: http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Telisha Anderson
Model



















Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/telishaa
Model Mayhem:  http://www.modelmayhem.com/2423028
Agency:  New Fashion Xposed (see Facebook link)
Videos:
Hidden Secrets:  http://animoto.com/play/jFlmkdkgmqKm2v5ohc47Mg
The Pretty Muses 2011:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Diana Cullen
Model















Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/diana.cullen1
Cullen-ary Creations:  www.cullen-arycreations.com
The Pretty Muses 2011:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Kay Morgan
Model, actress, see IMDB



















The Pretty Muses 2011:  http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Morgan Rutkowski

Pretty Muse Photography
Photographer, stylist, accessories designer












Lini and Chay Masty
Website:   http://www.prettymuse.com
Facebook:
Modelmayhem:  http://www.modelmayhem.com/2343361

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The Pretty Muses of 2011

I have a small dedication for all the muses of 2011 and their extra fabulousness. Oddly, I get a little teary eyed every time I try to write it.  This year has meant a great deal to me. That these amazing women took a chance on a new name in town and trusted us with their image moves me.

I could just squeeze you and smother you all with kisses. Thank you for being so incredible and so damned inspiring. You moved us, caused us to think and create and ponder and create some more. You are the very meaning of the word muse and truly the impetus of our art. For this we are very, very thankful.

Check the video here: "The Pretty Muses of 2011' 5:00 min.
http://animoto.com/play/NQGxdsgLhXiaQUOdhBG0yQ

Note: A new blog post will follow this one with all the hot links and contact information of our muses and other creatives for your clicking pleasure.

The Future calls for Telisha Anderson

Meet Telisha, this statuesque beauty has been secretly turning heads right here in South Florida for just a short time before being signed by modeling agency, New Fashion Xposed.

Recently, when her 6'4 body (heels included) sashayed down the dock on Hutchinson Island more than a few heads turned. The fish couldn't jump high enough, the cars nearly careened off the road, far away fishing dudes appeared from nowhere.  Likewise, their wives came out to declare their property and make sure this creature's call-to-the-wild didn't upend their very lives. But Telisha is a woman of stature and sanctity and business! So for your eyes only, here is Telisha.

Click the link to see the video 'Hidden Secretes' , featuring Telisha Anderson at:
http://animoto.com/play/jFlmkdkgmqKm2v5ohc47Mg


Thank you Telisha!  You were also given a very special and unique invitation to return to the Pretty Muse cameras with a modeling friend of your choosing for a future shoot on the beach. Congrats, you deserve it!

The Pretty Muses of 2011 - Part One

Here are many of the lovely muses we photographed over the year.  Thank you ladies, you truly inspired us.  You made us dream a bigger dream.

And to all of you who prefer not to be published on the blog we love you too and totally appreciate that you want to keep some of these shoots a secret.