To Russia With Love

This idea, it started with a hat that I found onsale at Urban, and the idea just grew from there. This shoot is supposed to kind of have a Russian gypsy flare to it. The model you see here, is a very strong young woman. She has had a difficult past year or two with medical problems and doctors telling her she would never walk again. And look at her, strong and beautiful, and ready to show the world who she is. It was a gorgeous day at this park, with the make up done by Alondra, and the clothes the model's own or borrowed.

Meg

A new model. A revised idea. Welcome. This is Meg.

CM & BD

I wanted wilderness, a girl dressed in 60's hippi fashion. I wanted to catch some reluctant beauty. So I asked two of my friends if they'd want to do a hippi shoot. They both said yes. While sneaking down a dry stream bed, we came up with lovely hippi names for the models. Every good model (or actor) has to has a stage name. So here for the first time (under these names) are Ms. Clover Maple and Ms. Beau Dee. Topanga State Park has such loveliness. We got to explore the park a bit and get some really great photos too. Then we were off to the beach. We got to see a car driving into another car, but other than that the day went pretty smoothe.

Do you remember when we couldn't put it away?

I've done four shoots in four days. Talk about feeling exhausted. At the same time, I feel rejuvenated. Like I'm gotten my groove back. I feel pretty good about the shoots that happened this weekend. Not to mention I haven't done so many shoots with so many girls in a long time. It was nice. I ended the shoot today with some Baja Fresh with the model and MUA. That sprite felt soooo good going down my throat. It was a beautiful hot day with a little breeze. Perfect day to shoot. Here are some behind the scene shots I did with two of the photoshoots. Kind of like a sneak peek.





Be on the lookout for Ms. Clover Maple and Ms. Beau Dee with a 60's inspired hippi look.
Ms. Meg with a vintage school girl look.
Ms. Mila in "To Russia, With Love."

Rikko

A last minute shoot I did on Thursday. I did headshots for him and his son. His son likes to run around and chase birds. It was my first official shoot with a youngin. His dad wants to be an actor. I guess we'll see if big things happen or not. I don't normally post headshots, so enjoy this rare experience.

Saturday morning picnic

Yesterday was a nice day for a picnic in the park. Except it was kind of cool outside. My imagination said boy with shirt unbuttoned, but hey, sometimes it is a bit too cool for my fantasies. Maybe when it's warmer outside eh? So here's Madhatter. Picnic set up done by me. The clothes are his.