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Fashion Shoot #1 Complete
April 29th, 2011 
Angel 
Christina
I was finally able to wrap this fashion shoot up but it didn’t go as smoothly as planned. I seriously didn’t think so many things could go wrong in one shoot! Everything you could think of went wrong. I mean everything! I had models cancel, MUA cancel (but this was valid), hair stylist no show, & my assistant bailed on me the night before the shoot! Awesome! Or as Christina, one of the models, would say, “not winning”!
Between lugging around equipment and directing the MUA (and now hair stylist) it was really a hectic day in which I really had to take a step back every once in a while to make sure that I was still on track. Having to think on my feet and provide direction to everyone there, I was happy that I had taken the time to prepare for this shoot the way i did. As both models put it, “you’re so organized & punctual”.
Tanisha
Regardless of all the chaos that went on in the background I feel great about the final images produced from this shoot and at the end of the day that’s all that matters. The end result!
I had the pleasure of working with models Tanisha & Christina on this shoot and they were amazing! Especially after they realized how mad I was because of the hair stylist not showing up. lol.
Cathrine Raffaele, the MUA, did a great job on makeup as well as saved my butt by stepping in and taking care of the hair styling. Thanks again!
And last but definitely not least, my wardrobe stylists Beth & Jess put together some great outfits.
The location was better than I can put into words! The Mountain Mermaid was an excellent location to shoot and the owner was very easy to work with. The scenery and landscape on this property made it very easy to jump from one look to the next. It really was an ideal location for a fashion shoot.
Christina
In my previous posts (post 1, post 2) I described my thought process throughout the planning stages for this shoot. I included sample images used for inspiration, thoughts on locations and other ideas I was considering.
Tanisha
I would like to think that the steps I took in preparing for this shoot allowed me to pull it off. Had I not taken the time to plan as I did, this shoot would have turned out to be a disaster.
Finally I would like to mention that if you are interested in working with anyone mentioned above, you are free to contact them. I have added links to their websites and you can find their contact information there.
I hope you have enjoyed reading about my little adventure. I’m now working on the next one. Come back to see how that turns out.
Portfolio Shoot Update
March 24th, 2011 Angel After much consideration and scouting for different locations I have made the decision to completely change the images that I was using for inspiration. The main factor behind this decision is the location. I found this unbelievable place in Topanga called The Mountain Mermaid which is a 1930′s villa that has been completely restored.
I have booked the location, wardrobe stylist, MUA, Hair stylist & model. I may add another model but that’s hasn’t been determined just yet. All in all you could say the shoot is well on its way.
Anyway, here are the new images being used:
I will continue to update the status of the shoot as well as the results once the shoot has been completed.
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Portfolio Photoshoot #1 Update
March 7th, 2011 Angel 
Ivanka Trump Jewlry
I apologize for the delayed update. I had a family emergency. Anyhow, I have decided to add one more look to this first shoot, as you can see to the right, the inspiration for this look is an ad for Ivanka Trump’s jewelry line. I really like this ad because its simple, classy, and elegant, which is exactly what I want to communicate in my portfolio.
In my previous post I mentioned that the next step in the process was location scouting. Because of my having to step away I haven’t been able to really focus on finding the right location as I would have liked so, I will begin that process here shortly. I originally thought of shooting on location but am now considering the possibility of shooting in studio.
I am currently considering 2 studios, Gremlin Studio in Long Beach which I have shot at before but is a bit confined, and Greyscale Studio in Los Angeles. I have never shot at Greyscale before but it has 2500 sq ft of shooting space which sounds great!
I also have a few location that I’ll be visiting and likely posting pictures and/or video of. I will keep the blog updated as I move along in the process.
Fashion Portfolio Photoshoot #1 – Concepts
February 16th, 2011 Angel So I have been going back and forth all day trying to figure out what steps I need to take in preparing for my first portfolio shoot and determined that I needed a form to keep me on track. So I created this Pre-Production check list. Feel free to use it if you like.
Now back to planning the actual shoot. The plan is to shoot three looks all of which will be simulated fashion advertisements. With that in mind I began to look at various magazines and online references to fashion magazine ads that would inspire me and this is what I’ve found so far:
Look #1
FENDI-AD
fendi-ad #2
This look is obviously focused on presenting handbags. I like both of these images because they integrate the background very well while successfully retaining the focus on the model and the product.
Look #2
This look focuses more on the presentation of fragrances. It portrays an image of elegance, class and sophistication as well as somewhat flirtatious.
Look #3
Bvlgari
Chanel Eyewear
Look #3 presents eyewear. As in look #2 a sens of class, elegance and sophistication is also portrayed in these images.
My biggest obstacle right now is finding a location that will accommodate all three looks. I realize that the simple solution would be to split each shoot up into individual shoots, however, because I am working with a limited budget I am trying to take full advantage of the time I have with my wardrobe stylist. Meaning, she has a three look minimum per shoot and I would like to shoot three different usable portfolio pieces.
That said, I feel that looks 1 & 3 would easily be accomplished in the same location but look #2 will take a little more creativity to pull off. In the next few days I will begin scouting locations trying to find one that will accommodate all three looks. Hopefully, I can find a place with a range of backgrounds. Wish me luck!
If you have any comments, suggestion or questions I would love to hear them.
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Tags: ad, advertisement, bulgari, bvlgari, chanel, escada, fashion, fendi, photography, preproduction 
No Comments »My Journey Into Fashion Photography
February 15th, 2011 Angel As many people who are close to me already know I am looking to break into the world of fashion photography. Specifically fashion advertising. That said, I have decided to revamp my entire portfolio to reflect that change (which is why, as of this posting, there aren’t many images in my portfolio). I am currently in talks with stylists and models, as well as scouting locations for shoots that will give me the look I am pursuing.
In an effort to make myself more accountable and to help others that may be in a similar situation, I have decided to add a “Journal” category to my blog, where I will document the process of not only building my portfolio from the ground up but also what I do with it once its complete, including: prospecting, marketing, and eventually acquiring new clients (I hope).
Feel free to make comments, suggestions or ask questions as you read through my experiences. I look forward to a great 2011 and I hope that by blogging my experiences someone else will benefit.
Fashion Photoshoot With Model Licie
February 4th, 2011 Angel I recently worked with Licie, a Miami based model who was a pleasure to work with. We shot at a Metro stop near the freeway. It was noisy and not the best conditions for a fashion shoot but she was very professional and upbeat and because of that we were able to produce some great results.
Not even the distracting honks by motorists driving by prevented her from maintaining some great facial expressions. Great job Licie!
West East Magazine Fashion Photography Contest
January 24th, 2011 Angel 
West East Magazine Cover
West East Magazine, in association with Photographer Benjamin Kanarek is hosting a fashion and beauty photography contest that I am planning on entering. West East Magazine is one of the most Prestigious International Trendy Press Magazines, with 60,000 copies sold in all of the major capitals in the world.
The winner of the contest will be publishes in the Summer issue that comes out in June 2011. There will be two winners, one for fashion photography and the other for beauty photography.
I am planning on entering the fashion photography contest which must abide by the following rules:
- Original submission. Meaning, the images submitted have not been published by another magazine
- Featured clothing should be from the most recent collections
- The Fashion story should be at least 6-8 images
In The Mood by Benjamin Kanarek © West East Magazine
The theme for this contest is “Harmony”. I am looking to put together a team to tackle this project and create some amazing images worthy of being published in a magazine such as west east. Since I just made the decision to enter, I am looking for the entire team. If you are interested in contributing to this project feel free to contact me via email.
If you are photographer wanting to enter the contest, you can find all the details on Benjamin Kanarek’s Blog.
Slippery Wet Shoot With Giselle
January 15th, 2011 Angel Cold, cold, cold!!! This is how Giselle described the weather that day. But still she battled through it helping me create some great images. We were at the beach on a supposedly “partially” cloudy day that was a little chilly. But then again I wasn’t the one that was covered in baby oil with a cut up t-shirt and a bikini bottom either.
Are you kidding I was wearing some jeans and a warm sweater! It was cold outside! lol. That’s the price you pay when you model for me. As we shot she would stop shivering long enough to capture some of her great poses and facial expressions in which you would never had known it was as cold as it was that day. She did an awesome job!
Jami Jones, the makeup artist, also played a critical role in pulling of this shoot. Not only did she do an outstanding job on the makeup but every so often I would yell to her, “more baby oil”, and she was readily available with the baby oil bottle squirting poor Giselle. It was a great shoot!!!
And here is the result:
Giselle Wet & Cold
She did mention that she was happy with the results. And more importantly she did not get sick so I can honestly say that no models were injured during the process of creating this image! Good times!
Fashion Shoot with Frenchy
January 14th, 2011 Angel I had the pleasure of working with Frenchy on a fashion shoot that I had a lot of fun working on. Frenchy was great and really jumped into the the project with no reservation. As a result we were able to produce the images that we did.
Also contributing to this project was my trusted makeup artist & hair stylist Jami Jones who always does a fabulous job as you can see.
