Karissa Models - Part 2

Here is part 2 of our photo shoot with Karissa Ferguson.  Be sure to see the video AND the Before & After picture below!

There are a couple things that I always like getting on every shoot.  The hair flip is definitely one of them.  Let's see, long eyelashes (of course we wear false eyelashes most of the time).  Yes, down cast eyes are a fav, sun flares when we're outside and lately jumping shots are probably in every shoot. So this is Karissa's hair toss.

Here it is, you've been asking for these and I'm making good on my promise. The Before and After.  It takes some guts to do before shots, but they are so powerful and help stress the importance of a trained hair and makeup artist on each shoot.  Most women want to experience a makeover and photo shoot.  

On this shoot Pretty Muse invited new HMUA, Lance Stevens to join us.  This was a big job, the hair alone was a big assignment especially since it would involve changing the hair throughout the shoot, from half up to more up to completely down.  All the while keep BIG, very BIG hair.  Need I say it had to be sexy big too?  Well he did it.  And he did the makeup too.  This was a VERY big first assignment, great job Lance!

We were also joined by newcomer Jordan Rupp who came to assist.  He was a nice addition to the team, helped with hair, makeup and styling.

Everybody did a great job on this shoot, can't wait for our next!

Be sure to watch the video:
http://animoto.com/play/NOyLYpxCBwTHFOUMORzQ9g

Credits:
Photography:    Pretty Muse
Model:    Karissa Ferguson
HMUA:   Lance Stevens
Assistant:  Jordan Rupp

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Re-Post Karissa Models - Part 1

Mysteriously this post just poofed, I'm sure it was the jealous model gods that stole it.  Disappeared. Gone. Not a trace. But, I believe it said something like this.

Once upon a time there was a little girl who dreamed she would grow up to be a model.  She wished and wished.  Dreamed and dreamed.  And sure to form, you become what you think. And she did. Karissa Ferguson is indeed a model.

Video Link ---> http://animoto.com/play/NOyLYpxCBwTHFOUMORzQ9g

You can rawr all you like, this picture is amazing.  There isn't a girl I know who wouldn't love to have such a picture of themselves.

For this shoot we used key words; sultry, uber feminine, big BIG hair, cat eyes.  We had elements of vixens like Brigette Bardot, Anna Nicole Smith and Adele whose on this month's Vogue cover and an 80's overall look.

I'm proud to say I made that pink little swing jacket with the big button on it.  And, just to rub it in, I didn't have a pattern. Yeah.  It was my miracle piece.  Lord knows how many items I've carefully constructed following every pattern notation and end up with a disaster.  I have a virtual bone yard of abandoned pieces.

Hmmmm, I wonder if Etsy has a section for people's failed attempts? You never know, one man's garbage is another man's....pantaloons?  Anyways, I end up making many pieces for our shoots because 'shooting clothes' are different beasts.  And, clever woman that I am (while I'm bragging on myself I might as well go on) I make most pieces so they can fit any girl from a size 4 to an 18.  How's that for creative?

Ok, to be continued in Part 2

Video Link --->  http://animoto.com/play/NOyLYpxCBwTHFOUMORzQ9g

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Ashley Sania Chandy's Shoot

We invited model Ashley Sania Chandy back to the Pretty Muse cameras along with a special guest photographer, Nick Bustos, from Miami for a special styled shoot.

We had HMUA Donna Devlin to help get her in and out of a variety of looks, hair styles and makeup changes.  This shoot was a special one in many regards, not only did we have a guest photographer we had a full 7 look shoot planned with 5 of the looks handmade by yours truly.

Be sure to see the before & after shots AND, the video!  See below in RED.

Video Link here ---> http://animoto.com/play/bOVOQ2OohMHbKm340D3G1A

Nick Bustos, born and raised in the Philippines, now living in Miami, is a photographer who has been shooting for over 25 years.  Photographers who inspire him are Peter Langone, Phillip Ritchie and our mutually beloved artist/photographer Manuel Librodo.  Nick has been fortunate enough to study under Manny Librodo.  Nick likes to do Fashion and Portrait work if you are interested in hiring him please see his links below, I'm sure he'd love hearing from you.

Donna Devlin, HMUA, did Ashley's makeup and styled her hair into 3 different looks during the shoot.  Showing Before & After looks is something people have been asking for so I promise to deliver, I know people are quite fascinated on the transformation that happens.  But ladies, there is nothing quite as fun as a Makeover and a Photo Shoot.  Life doesn't get much better than that.  You just have to experience it for yourself to appreciate it all.

Video Link here ---> http://animoto.com/play/bOVOQ2OohMHbKm340D3G1A

LINKS:
Lj Masty
https://www.facebook.com/lj.masty

Pretty Muse Photography
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Muse-Photography/248423378531826
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2343361

Donna Devlin, Hair & Makeup Artist
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000944132998
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2374049

Ashley Sania Chandy, Model
https://www.facebook.com/Gunshinechic
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2509387

Nick Bustos, Guest Photographer
https://www.facebook.com/nick.bustos
http://www.modelmayhem.com/729342

These links below is everyone's Facebook and Model Mayhem links.  Feel free to contact anyone, I'm sure they'd love to hear your comments or just say hi.

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