Project Model: Kayla G.

First of all, I want to make sure I wish everyone a WONDERFUL holiday season!!!!

Meet Kayla. :)
Isn't she beautiful????

Kayla is a 21 year old SE Michigan model with lots experience and is represented by a handful of agencies. Currently she attends Eastern Michigan University and works full time. She has done lots of promotional work for local clothing stores, dealerships and websites. In addition, she has done a ton of work with Fashion as a seasoned Runway model. She has worked with dozens of photographers, appeared in print and even has acting experience. What a delight it was to meet and work with her! :)

It was below 30 degrees when we met up for our scheduled outdoor shoot. Cold, but worth it- she did a really amazing job. Kayla enjoys edgier photography and was open to having me work on some black and white images of her. We met to produce a handful of images for her portfolio. Check out some more below:

With the freezing cold temperatures, we had to work fast. The shoot took less than an hour- no real time for wardrobe change. I still wanted her completed images to have a little variety so she brought along some accessories, we found a couple spots to shoot alternate backgrounds and I did a little dramatic editing as well.

Thanks, Kayla, for meeting up with me and doing a terrific job with Project: Model. Best of luck to you in your modeling future... which I KNOW will be plentiful. You are GORGEOUS, girl. Keep in touch!

Project Model: Natasha C.

On a super cold afternoon early this week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Natasha C. in Northville for some outdoor "winter weather" type images. Natasha is a very cute 20 year old resident of SE Michigan who is just starting out with her modeling ambitions. She was a total delight to work with- very outgoing and upbeat. We did do a mini shoot (less scheduled time) due to the low temperature (it was in the 20's!!) but she never complained once. Check out some of the images from our shoot below:

Natasha is a college student at Madonna University, works locally, is dedicated to her work out routine. She spoke highly of her friends and family members on our shoot. Natasha also pointed out that she enjoys black and white artisitic photography. Here are a few more of her in black and white:

It was a pleasure to meet you, Natasha! Thanks for braving the cold. There are a handful of additional images in your slideshow!! Please let me know if I can do anything for you in the future.

Project Model: Joey Carr with Chelsey R

First of all, let me start off by wishing you ALL a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I am pleased to share with you some of a session I did last week with two models- Joey Carr and Chelsey R. They were both loads of fun to work with. Joey contacted me to add a few "couple" images- whereby he posed with another model- to his already well developed modeling portfolio. What a treat!!! Chelsey,20, is a new favorite model of mine so I contacted her to join in on the fun! (you may notice her from a prior session here on Project: Model and/or from my Kodak Photo of the Day with her in Times Square, New York) We were thrilled that she was available.

Joey, 29, is from Auburn Hills, Michigan. His work has been featured in store windows in downtown Detroit... on Woodward! He also has participated in many runway shows and offers mentoring to models just starting out. A really GREAT guy to get to know- very prepared, hard working, experienced and dedicated. Check out some of the images from our session below:

Joey had brought along some celebratory "food" props and so we played with them a bit...

This was the VERY first time either of them had meet or worked with one another. They did such a terrific job warming up to one another and creating professional results in terms of posing and body language.

Thanks, Joey, for getting a hold of me and for doing a marvelous job with Project: Model. Let me know if I can be of assistance to you in the future!

And, Chelsey, thanks again for agreeing to shoot with Joey and doing an awesome job! Check out a couple more of her below!
You both just keep getting better and better! Keep in touch! :)

Project Model: Lauren S.

A few weeks ago we had plenty of Fall color here in Michigan. Autumn is my favorite time of of year- I just LOVE it. So, I was extra happy to have met up with a stunning local model, Lauren S. to obtain a handful of shots for her modeling portfolio during this fabulous season. Lauren is a super sweet 20 year old student who attends Madonna University, models, is working an internship, enjoys working out and is passionate about motorcross! She also spoke highly of her family and desire to travel.

Lauren was looking for an "All American Girl" type shoot. She wanted some natural images of herself in the park- especially with all the beautiful Fall colors! She enjoys carefree images- smiling and laid back. The two of us met up at Kennsington Metro Park on a sunny Fall afternoon and had a lovely time. Check out some of our results below:

Isn't she Gorgeous?? We had time to do a few wardobe changes during our couple hour shoot and also to scout out the park for a bunch of fun scenic spots. It was tough to choose which ones to share.

Lauren is also a fan of black and white photography.
I think she looks wonderful both ways, don't you?! :)


Thank you so much, Lauren, for getting a hold of me and shooting on such a gorgeous Fall Day! It was a ton of fun!!! I hope you enjoy all the rest of the images, too! Keep in touch!

Project Model: Mike P.

Last week I worked with a very friendly & fabulous looking, 20 yr. old local model, named Mike P. He goes to college, enjoys spending time at the gym and is employed locally. Mike appreciates images that lean more towards the fashion industry and also enjoys the classic aspect of black and white photography.

He was looking for some fresh new images to add to his modeling portfolio. After corresponding with me many times prior to the shoot, he decided that going with a casual outdoor "catalog fashion" sort of idea would work out best for him. Mike went shopping prior to the shoot in oder to obtain some of the latest looks and accessories. We meet up for the shoot at Mill Race in Northville. Check him out below:

I am also adding this one in- check out that smile of his. I have no doubt you will go a long way with your modeling career, Mike, and wish you the best of luck!!!

We were able to get in two different looks during our time together. I took him to another nearby place.... an abandoned Inn. The brick walls and iron barred windows provided lots of interest and went great with his look. We were careful not too get too dirty, however, and to keep away from any sort of bugs, LOL!! I found black and white images to work best at this location, check them out:



We worked really hard together to get a variety of location and poses in. He is quite laid back, takes direction really well and even contributes ideas of his own. I think Mike did an awesome job on the shoot- and there are tons more of images like just like these- it was tough choosing which ones to share!
The image below was taken about half an hour before sunset...

Thank you, Mike, for getting in touch with me and for doing a WONDERFUL job with Project: Model. It was a pleasure to work with you- let me know if you need anything in the future!

Project Model: Nicole D. & Jade D.

Happy Almost Halloween!

What a delight these two young ladies were to work with. Jade and Nicole are sister-n-laws who are both in their mid-twenties and hired me to do some unique, festive images of them... with a bit of a "dark twist." Talk about about having some Halloween FUN!

Wow, I sure did have my hands full with this spunky duo. In a good way, of course! They had lots of ideas, a couple of outfit/make-up/hairstyle changes and lots of neat accessories. Both ladies enjoy artistic images and have worked with me before. For their Project: Model concept, they were first inspired a little by an America's Top Model episode whereby models ratted out their hair and even wore cat eye contacts (which Jade actually purchased.) Nicole was all about trying out funky eye jewelry/designs, stripes of hair color, and fairy wings. In addition, they both enjoyed the concept of using costumes for the Halloween season. It was a little like working with good vs. evil. :)

I did the shoot at Jade's house, mainly using a black background and natural window light for about half of our images. The remaining captures were taken outdoors with full natural light. It was only about 55 degrees that day... but both ladies did awesome. On site was, Shannon G., the make-up artist and Susan D., who did hairstyling. They were both super sweet and so helpful. What a nice treat! Our shoot lasted nearly 3 hours- these are just a handful of my favorites of MANY, many images from our time together. I will admit to cracking up on MORE than one occassion on this shoot. Making "mean" faces will do that to me everytime. It was so much fun. We were able to get some less "dark" images in, too. Can you say Halloween hotties?! ;)

And, of course, I had to get in a few shots of the fabulously wicked details....


Thank you Nicole and Jade for allowing me to be a part of this really cool Halloween memory making experience with both of you. You are both beautiful on the inside AND out. It is always a treat to work with you ladies. Your slide show will be ready in full tomorrow, I will send more details to you very soon. I can't wait for you to see the rest!!!!