The Petal Look Post

Part 1 

The Goal:  Branding photographs for Linifotto 

The Look:  Vivid colors, strong, impactful, energy, cheeky, whimsey and always girlie

Words that describe our brand:  Feminine, intimate, slightly moody and complicated, muse worthy

CREDITS: (See their links below)

Model:  Sami Roth

HMUA:  Donna Devlin

Styling:  Linifotto and Sami Roth and Donna Devlin

Winner!!!  This is everything I wanted in a promo picture. Strong, Feminine, Cheeky, Energy, Vivid.  Right on the money!  I can envision a banner across my blog with this image.  Sami, you make this look so easy. 

I have to comment on the makeup. It truly merits attention. Even though Sami is a professional MUA, (Makeup Artist) we brought in another professional, Donna Devlin, HMUA (Hair and Makeup Artist) from Port St. Lucie, to make a crazy day better for Sami.  

Donna certainly had a big job on her hands, this was NOT an easy first assignment. Makeup for this kind of shoot has got to be impeccable. This was the SUPER tight shooting. This girl came to rock this shoot and she totally nailed it. Amazing work!

Donna doing her artistry on Sami.

Doing makeup for commercial professional photoshoots and the private sector (like weddings) are part of Donna's regular work schedule and she sailed through our shoot like what I'd imagine a NYC runway HMUA would! I actually kinda fell in love with her. Totally.  Find Donna Devlin by clicking her links below. (And tell her what you think about orange eyeshadow.)

Tiny commentary (That was weird, it's my blog. It's all my commentary. No eye rolling!)  So could  orange eyeshadow be the new black?  Like, why wear black or brown on your eyes when you can wear orange, right?  Work with me, so just go ahead and shave off one of those silk flowers in your kitchen and be-petal yourself.

You know the line, "that a butterfly can flap her wings in South Africa and end up causing a mud slide in California", so you can imagine what effect those petalled eyes might have on the course of mankind. Your batting lashes might save the world in 2012.  Yes, I think I'm on to something here.

OM-gee, ok?  I friggen love this album art feel in the finishing.  I'm so glad I get to do this all the time, there is absolutely nothing I'd rather do.  I've waited most of a life time to do it. 

Ode to Mariah:  Girl, this is a killer mask you made.  Sooo wish you could have been here for this.  And while I'm ode-ing; ode to Manny Librodo and Hilde Marie Johansen, favorite photographer and stylist. Find links to their work below.

 

Note: Stealing makes me sad. 

All photography herein is the sole property of Linifotto and may not be copied or used without my permission. But ask me! :) (c) copyright 2011

This shoot was a total success! I'm very happy, I got exactly what I wanted. It was awesome to work with Sami again, you never cease to amaze, you are definitely muse material!  Donna Devlin, where have you been all my life?  Love, love your artistry. You paid such careful attention to my slightest direction and concern. You are a professional par none!

I've saved this green one for last.  

LJ Masty Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/lj.masty
Linifotto Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Linifotto/150738844987356
Donna Devlin Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000944132998
Donna Devlin Hair and Makeup website  http://www.donnadevlinhairandmakeup.com/
Samantha Roth Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1012745442
Samantha Roth Kiss & Makeup Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-Make-Up/119752024747190
Manny L. Librodo, extraordinary photographer, Facebook Link  http://www.facebook.com/manny.librodo
Manny Librodo, (huge library of work here)  http://www.pbase.com/manny_librodo
Hilde Marie Johansen, who styled the image that inspired this shoot and so much conversation, Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/hilde.m.johansen
Mariah Janbou  http://www.facebook.com/mariahjanbou



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