Back into the Groove with Sneak Peeks!

I AM ALIVE!

Yes, after weeks of no updates, I finally have reminded myself there is a blog to post to. =) 

Here are some sneak peeks from a couple photographers who shot with me for my March 1 shoot!



Photo by the ever-amazing Tricia Davidge.



Photo by the visionary Amy Jensen. 



Photo by me. My sneak peek is a little purposely different to throw y’all off the trail. I saw this shot and couldn’t resist doing a little antiquing on the editing, I just love the vintage-y looking flower crown from Dark Pony Designs our little model Stevie is wearing.

Once our big reveal on the event website is up, you’ll be able to see final shots of everyone’s looks, and we are SO excited for it!!

 My co-stylist and friend Emily and I got a bunch of local creatives/artists/vendors together for a free cross promotional event where everyone gets to have fun and network, and get amazing photos out of it. So we got nail people, dress designers, makeup and hair, we got a pony, more photographers, a venue… everything you need for a killer photoshoot.

The pure energy in the room at 6 am with 7 models and a ton of makeup and hair people just bursting with creativity, pumping the music up, etc., was incredible. Everyone had a blast and wants to do it again. And so do we. 

And this is the way collaborative projects really gain speed— find creatives in town who are interested in doing more.

So often for artists when they build a business off of their passion, their passion becomes a chore because their income is based off of what a client wants, instead of that mad creativity that drove them into business. Personal projects and collaborative events are a great way for creatives to still pursue their passions in a very creative way, also network, and build the signature portfolio they don’t have time for anymore.

When I got all of my makeup artists, photographers, models, and stylists together in one place, the venue was bursting with rekindled creativity. Especially for makeup artists, who don’t get to do stuff like this very often, they loved being able to pursue a creative side of makeup and hair in this way. Each and every person involved had such a great experience working together and creating something entirely unique to their portfolios, every single one wanted to do it again. 

So, check out these amazing photographers, makeup artists, stylists, nail techs, designers, and above all, the most amazing people to work with. 

Amy Jensen, Photographer www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Jensen-Photography
http://amyjensenphotography.com

Jamie Solorio, Photographer www.facebook.com/pages/Jamie-Solorio-Photography
http://jamiesoloriophotography.com

Tricia Davidge, Photographer https://www.facebook.com/TriciaDPhotography
triciadavidge.com

Models:

Kyla Olson, Yellow

Dani Vierra, Pink

Shayla Reyes, Blue

Veronica Shiell, Green

Bailie Altemus, Peach

Breana Rich, Purple

MUAHS (all Redding, California Area):

Nikki Gibson, Candy Nails Salon

Sarah Salinas, Crush Salon ( facebook.com/SalinasStyles)

Amy Thompson, Crush Salon (www.facebook.com/pages/Crush-Salon)

Alyssa Ecklund, Crush Salon(www.facebook.com/pages/Crush-Salon)

Cody LaFranchie, Painted Beauties
Jeremy Riley, Painted Beauties
(https://www.facebook.com/PaintedBeauties)

Shelly Herod, at the Nail Boutique, Anderson.

Tricia Davidge, at Regis Salon

Venue:

The White House At Churn Creek: http://www.whitehouseredding.com/530-221-3219 7335 Churn Creek Rd Redding, CA, 96002

Designers:

Ginger and Kirsten Mallard at Altered Wing Studios, Redding.

Dark Pony Designs darkponydesigns@gmail.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/darkponydesigns (Lace gloves, flower crowns, tutu dresses)

Karen Borden, little girl’s tule dress uniquelyhandmadeonly.com

Kristina, of Kris’ Sweet Cakes, whose fabulous treats you shall see on our reveal! www.facebook.com/KrisCakeNBake