My Fashion/ Hairstyle Photoshoots

[jdesigns]

As it turns out, my wife's hairdresser is a National Educator with Paul Mitchell. When she found out that I was a photographer, we set up a time for a test shoot. She brought in a Seattle represented model, along with a Professional make-up artist.

The hairdresser has been doing photoshoots with "her" photographer for over 5 years, and this was my FIRST fashion shoot. When the first shots came up on the laptop, she was totally blown away with the quality.

By the time we were done, she was talking about themes for her/our entry to NAHA, which is the North American Hairstyling Awards (The Academy Awards of the hairstyling world)

So here are a couple of "test" shots.

[Photo]

Justin those look great. But then again your work always does. Looks like thos new lights are working well.

[jdesigns]

FWIW, I just got a call from the hairdresser. Turns out that the Paul Mitchell Senior Vice President for the Northwest wants her to write a mentoring story and use MY photo's in Paul Mitchell's "Cut & Dry" Magazine! Woohoo!

(If someone told me that I would be published for the first time for a fashion shoot, I'd have laughed at them!)

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by jdesigns

FWIW, I just got a call from the hairdresser. Turns out that the Paul Mitchell Senior Vice President for the Northwest wants her to write a mentoring story and use MY photo's in Cut & Dry Magazine! Woohoo!

(If someone told me that I would be published for the first time for a fashion shoot, I'd have laughed at them!)

You know something Justin? And I say this out of love, (as the preachers often say right before they say something that does not sound like it's out of love), but man, are you blind to your talent?

How long have I been on the ORG? 3 years? No, I think 4. And in all that time, I have always seen your photos as some of the best photos that I have ever seen.

Shoot boy, you just have the eye, you know?

Every person has a talent, something they do better then most, and that, my boy, for you is taking the pretty pictures.

So, if some one told me, you would be published for the first time for a fashion shoot, I'd would have not laughed at them, I would have congratulated them for spotting obvious talent!

[dnyed]

Your pictures are great (as always!), but I just love, love,love those curls!


Time for a new spiral perm!

[yellowherbie]

Looking good JD... Man, you have a gift....

[jdesigns]

Originally Posted by dnyed

Your pictures are great (as always!), but I just love, love,love those curls!


Time for a new spiral perm!

I happen to know a great stylist, Deb!



Thanks YH! Let's hope I can turn this talent into a cash cow!

[jdesigns]

Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

You know something Justin? And I say this out of love, (as the preachers often say right before they say something that does not sound like it's out of love), but man, are you blind to your talent?

How long have I been on the ORG? 3 years? No, I think 4. And in all that time, I have always seen your photos as some of the best photos that I have ever seen.

Shoot boy, you just have the eye, you know?

Every person has a talent, something they do better then most, and that, my boy, for you is taking the pretty pictures.

So, if some one told me, you would be published for the first time for a fashion shoot, I'd would have not laughed at them, I would have congratulated them for spotting obvious talent!

Thanks TJ, you're gonna make me blush!

I do see a bit of talent, but I am still my own worst critic. Every photo I take, I can see something that I could have done better. (This is looking at the photo's long after the event is done) I am a perfectionist, I'll freely admit that. I am however learning that I do have a bit of skill. It's taken 14 years of shooting to realize it.

[Dottydeb]

You definately have IT. Awesome!

[jdesigns]

I thought I might share a few shots from my shoot today.

Thoughts?

[PhoenixRising]

As a married man, I can look at those shots, and say, what a beautiful composition, wonderful lighting, nice make up, good clothes, and well framed.

As a married man, that is all I can say.

My brother, on the other hand, is single. And he says she is hot, and you you are one lucky dude to get to take the photos!

[yellowherbie]

Do you tell the girls, to "work it" "own it"... like the photographers tell the models in the movies?

I hope you get to do our family pictures. That would be so much fun!

[jdesigns]

Originally Posted by yellowherbie

Do you tell the girls, to "work it" "own it"... like the photographers tell the models in the movies?

Nah, the models that I have worked with so far already know what they are doing, so they don't need any coaching or anything.

[jdesigns]

The hairdresser that we are working with got an email today from the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Paul Mitchell looking for more images to submit to some haircolor magazines.

Don't know exactly what that means for me, but it does show that there are some very powerful people seeing my photographs.

[BlueDevl]

very nice....very artistic!

...wanna come shoot picture of my horsey now??? be a photogrpaher for equine sports!! jk jk

[deeceedub]

Wow, congratulations!!! That is so cool!

Really tough job, huh?

[jdesigns]

Originally Posted by deeceedub

Really tough job, huh?

I know you are joking!

I'm still learning, believe it or not! Up until recently, I had never shot any "fashion" type photo. None! I have done a lot of looking and studying of past and present fashion photography trying to understand what the difference between a fashion photo and a portrait. There is a big difference, but to the casual observer, it's not that noticeable.

Sure, I'd love to just point my lens at beuatiful models all day without knowing what I am doing. The results would be dismal at best.



Thanks everyone for the great words! I appreciate it very much!

[Papa Bug]

Hey Justin ! next photo shoot with those models would you happen to need an assistant? You know help with lights, carry equipment, aah ...keep the models occupied during down times?
Congrats Mr. Perfectionist!! And we "the untalented" do admire your work immensely.

[jdesigns]

Thanks Papa! When I get rich and fmous, then I'll need an assistant!

Here is two shots from last sunday's shoot.

[Papa Bug]

Justin, I have no doubt that you have worked hard to get as great as you are. But as TJ said you have an eye, a natural talent. It is very obvious that you worked hard to nurture that talent. I can truly say that between you & Gail I've been insipred to pick up my old camera. I'm also saving up for a new digital SLR. Please keep giving us images to enjoy.

Rick