Adventures in Modeling: Part Deux

Next Strides: Building a Modeling & Fashion Styling Portfolio

Last month I kept up my modeling and styling momentum with a second test shoot. This time I teamed up with the lovely and talented Momoko Fritz of Momoko Photography. Mo and I met at Anthropologie (sound familar?) and remained good friends. She played a major part in my decision to explore modeling.

We collaborated in October of 2013 for a mini shoot where she took the photograph pictured above. Mo really captured my spirit in this photo and the response I received from family and friends was overwhelming. The shoot stuck with me and had my gears turning. I was psyched to work with Mo again.

Additionally I had the opportunity to work with the multifaceted makeup artist Alyson Lyon again. Alyson has become such an awesome friend and resource since our shoot with Wittefini in January. Every time I leave this woman's side I take a wealth of knowledge with me.

Once again, before the shoot I shared an outfit lookbook I put together as well as a pinterest board of inspiration. Check out my look layouts below!

For our February shoot Alyson gave me a natural look for the majority of the photos and a dramatic eye and lip for my third outfit. Mo helped me transform my humble studio into, well... a photo studio!

We shot mainly film, which after shooting mainly digital for my first test shoot, was both nerve wracking and exciting. I love how the shots turned out. Mo and Alyson thank you for making me look and feel beautiful.

I'm seeing my growth from shoot to shoot and can't wait for what's ahead!

Adventures in Modeling

Building a Portfolio: Modeling & Fashion Styling

I'm trying new things this year. Exploring the world of commercial and print modeling is underway.

Recently I teamed up with Chicago based Wittefini for a test photo shoot. Jeremy Witteveen and Tina Serafini are not only a talented photography duo but an adorable couple as well! Tina was one of my favorite clients when I was a Personal Stylist at Anthropologie. We've been scheming to work together for some time so I was thrilled a collaboration was finally coming to life.

Makeup artist Alyson Lyon executed two beautiful looks. The first was natural while the second was a bit edgier with a cat eye and bold lip color. I loved both and took a list of every Mac product she used.

Before the shoot I shared a lookbook of over ten potential outfits for the shoot as well as a Pinterest board of inspiration. I aimed to gather a range of moods, focusing on form fitting pieces to accentuate my figure. We were able to shoot four outfits in three hours!

Tina, Jeremy and Alyson truly made me look and feel beautiful for my first test shoot. Our collaboration was an amazing way to start building my modeling and fashion styling portfolio. I can't wait to work with this team again! Check out a few of my favorites below and head to my spankin new portfolio to see a few more :)