A Well Dressed Woman Is Always Dangerous

Last spring, I worked with Kristen Elmer of Silk & Cyanide again (previously here) to develop a lookbook for her new line. I ventured through the streets of New York with a team of models and stylists to capture the essence of a busy working woman. We then set up inside a midtown cigar bar to get a handful of dramatic interior shots. Ultimately, the goal was to emphasize a classic style that transitions easily from day to night, a collection "designed for dynamic and confident women that lead active work and social lives."

The rich reds, the mahogany hand-carved bookcases, and the general vibe of the location was fantastic. The lighting was definitely challenging but it's always exciting to experiment with various lighting patterns to achieve different effects.

Fashion Shoot with Silk and Cyanide

A few weeks ago, I had a really successful photo shoot for the clothing line Silk & Cyanide: A modern take on vintage style. Owner Kristen Elmer organized and styled the shoot, set up the backdrop, and of course, made the clothes. Models Julie Max (blonde) and Molly Randall (brunette) were awesome, and fabulous hair and make-up by Katherine Clay! The day went really well and here are some of the amazing shots I was able to capture.

Benjamin Von Wong Does Europe

I first came across Benjamin Von Wong's work when I featured a post about him on My Modern Met. Since then, I have become a huge fan of his work! The Montreal-based photographer creates the most mind-blowing images. Running with Flames is unreal, and since then I have discovered his affinity for all things dramatic. Rock on! My interest in dance photography also led me to his striking collection of a variety of ballet dancers and contortionists. Here are just a few of his photographs and definitely check out tons more of his work on his website.

As a fellow artist and photographer, I wanted to support his upcoming summer adventures into the unknown: Von Wong Does Europe. He describes the project as, "An international collaboration that will combine both the surreal vision of Von Wong with a variety of artists across Europe to create a series of inspirational and visually stunning photo and video portraits."Sounds like an excellent way to spend the summer!! I cannot wait to see the images as he treks across Europe to create even more of these incredibly passionate and impressive projects.

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A Different Kind of Portrait

I just had a really successful photo shoot with Silk & Cyanide for some of their upcoming products and—once I sort through them all—I'm excited to share those photos with you! In the meantime, here is a collection where I have captured people portrayed in various ways without focusing on their faces. From in-studio to more natural environments, it's amazing how different emotions can emanate from such simple gestures.

New Year's Resolution

In typical 'New Year's resolution' fashion, I woke up this morning feeling in need of a lot more exercise and a lot less cookies! After a very enjoyable (and delicious) holiday season, it's time to get off the couch, put the running shoes back on, and return to some healthy eating habits. So I'm saying goodbye to the donuts and hello to some mouthwatering fruits and veggies.

Buh-Bye

       

and hello!

 

Happy 2012!

I hope everyone enjoys ringing in an exciting new year. Raise a glass and toast to a very happy and healthy 2012! Cheers!

total saturation

my sister is confident that any future successes will be a result of my flair for vibrant colors - these are for you Kristin!

You say tomato, I say...