Senior pictures only happen once in your life time! It’s one of those milestones that I believe should be recognized. My model program takes getting your senior pictures to the next level. It’s a great experience for anyone who wants to try modeling or just see what it would be like to be a model for a day. You don’t have to be a perfect model size or look like a model to get in. This is an opportunity to build self-esteem in yourself and others. My model shoots usually are made up of 5 models. They might all be from the same school or all different schools. I love how the girls bond though out the day. Even if they didn’t know each other to start, they are friends by the end of the day and are always so supportive of each other. I feel so lucky to work with such amazing people! This shoot was inspired by a high fashion editorial in W Magazine. We found clothes at Maurices with an oriental feel and Tokyo Dream was born. I purchased chinese lanterns and fans online and created backdrops with fabric and screens that I found either at second hand stores or from friends and family. Lighting was very important to give the shoot a romantic feel. I used a neutral density filter to capture the ambient light in the red set and I used yellow gels coming through the screens to add warmth to the brighter set. Both sets were build in my studio. Gaylyn’s Salon did a wonderful job on hair and makeup and thank you Maurices for the wardrobe. Always a big thanks to my wonderful model who make these shoots a big success!
