My Modeling Sessions will still be available!!! The models seen on this blog will still be featured on my regular web site! As some of you already know, I am currently redesigning my new web site. It will be ready in just a couple of weeks- and with it's launch this blog will no longer be visible. The modeling sessions themselves are here to stay...Of course!! I love working with models.
The time I spend on projects will be now be redirected so that I can keep things fresh and updated in ALL areas!! I plan on adding some more beautiful Wedding Portfolio Work right away, and then moving on to Digital Art Themed ideas and doing occassional Charity Session giveaways once the weather warms up. Be sure to stop by my normal blog- there will be lots to read about in the near future.
Meet Elizabeth S... from Reno, Nevada. She is in her midtwenties, a mom of two and wonderful model!!! Elizabeth contacted me prior to my trip to the NW to schedule a shoot. We wanted to add images to her portfolio. She has done a lot of modeling work and is a very creative and hard working young woman. Isn't she a beauty??
We were able to meet up for just over an hour. The above shots were taken outdoors using natural light... but it was freezing cold! We had to head indoors to take the remaining images. I found a great spot with beautiful diffused window light and so we hung out there and worked for a bit. Here is one of the results.. I used a bit of soft focus on this one. I must say she really wears the color red very well :)
And just for something different, I grabbed a silouette of her while we were there.
The lighting was very odd inside the hotel... different colored lights all over the place. Just look in the background here behind her head. Lots of "glitter and shine" in every color all around town. And the guests were very excited to watch us work. lol. Elizabeth really draws a crowd... :) 
She did a wardrobe change at the end of our shoot into a more Vintage style creme colored dress with beaded accessories. I went ahead and created something a bit more artistic for her to have in her portfolio with this look. I used some color tone and grunge brushes to give it a more worn look. The backdrop in both images below is actually an old elevator with an iron frame design from top to bottom. It was a fabulous find.
Thanks again, Elizabeth for meeting up with me on my trip out West. I had a lot of fun meeting and working with you! Be sure to keep in touch and let me know if I can be of service to you in the future. Take care - you did a terrific job with Project: Model.
Mariah was really dedicated and wonderful to work with. She tried out new makeup styles and accessories to add variety to her modeling portfolio. She does have experience but was seeking some additional images to showcase her diversity a little more. Black and white images were a must have for Mariah- as her current portfolio contained almost none! Gasp!! lol... you know I love my black and whites. She also wanted some nice close ups and some edgier body shots. 
Thanks, Mariah, for trying out a bunch of new poses and fun locations! You are just beautiful!!We worked at my hotel when school was out until dark (which is only about 4:30 this time of year). Originally we had planned on meeting at a scenic outdoor spot- but the rain kept us indoors. Many thanks to the awesome staff members at the Marriott who were extra helpful and accomodating.
Keep in touch, Mariah- let me know if I can be of assistance to you in the future. I have a couple more for you to see as well. Best of luck to you!!!
