I joined Karlee the other day for a fun little "back to school" shoot for RMEA. She did such a great job, and we even managed to catch some of the sweet evening light we've been getting what with all the smoke in the air (yes, that orange colored glow is from the smoky evening sun). Karlee was so much fun to work with - she's just got the most gorgeous eyes, such a sweet smile, and even laughs at me when I'm being a complete goof. ;) Thanks again Karlee for being so awesome! The shoot was a blast! On the docket: portraits, weddings and more portraits! Don't miss them! Cheers, -Kristine ...
Wind in Her Hair – {Maddy’s Missoula Model Session}
Maddy and I did a little shoot for her portfolio with RMEA before she's about to launch off and start working with Ford models. And may I say - Maddy just rocked it! And the wind, even though it was at times a bit blustery, was definitely on our side for these photos. What a gorgeous girl and so much fun to photograph! Way to be, Maddy! And good luck with Ford! :) On the docket: portraits and weddings! And if you're a senior and haven't booked your session, now's the time to do it before your yearbook deadline! Cheers, -Kristine ...
Teal Jeans and Tall Boots – {Brianca and Kallista’s Missoula Fashion Session}
So it kind of feels like it's been raining forever here in Missoula. Which, even though it can irk me, I'm thankful for, since hopefully it keeps the fires at bay over the summer. However, Brianca, Kallista and I lucked out that the sun graced us with its presence during their model session in Missoula for the Rocky Mountain Entertainment Agency - and we had a great time! These young ladies were fabulous, fun to photograph and very sweet. Thanks for "workin' it," girls! You were great! On the docket: weddings, portraits, weddings and more portraits! By the way, now's the time to book your senior session with me if you haven't already ...
Raw Emotion – {Joelle’s Missoula Fashion Shoot}
This shoot was all about drama drama drama - in a good way. I knew going into this that I wanted it to feel dark, dramatic and raw, and that I'd be shooting for black and white. So we styled Joelle very casually, and got all dark and smudgy with her makeup to really add to the drama of the photos. This is pretty different from what I usually shoot - which is very happy, bright, and full of color. I wanted to go in the total opposite direction with these photographs and capture the vulnerability of someone who's feeling sadness, curled into themselves and just letting go. Because I couldn't go all sad and dark with every shot (I'm a super ...
Loving the Light – {Joelle’s Missoula Fashion Model Session}
I love light. And I love that Joelle and I got to really play around with it during our latest Missoula fashion session. The weather couldn't have been better - a balmy 87 degrees (in April of all things!), a slight breeze, topped off with a drop-dead-gorgeous sunset. That's definitely the recipe for a sweet session. And, of course, Joelle was brilliant, too. :) P.S. If you've got a dress you want to rock like Joelle did, let me know! These types of sessions are a blast and a great way to show off that prom dress or wedding dress! And I'm sure Joelle can attest to that, too. A huge big shout out to the people who helped make this shoot ...
Fashion Forward – {Joelle’s Missoula Fashion Model Session}
So I love color. Especially bright colors. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. And I admittedly get beyond excited when I have the opportunity to have fun playing around with it. For Joelle's model shoot we styled her wardrobe to contain little pops of color and interest - from fire engine red skinny jeans, to bright bags, to a super fun animal print coat and a red and purple clutch. The light also happened to be deliciously awesome during our shoot (after a few weeks of reschedules due to rain, rain, rain), and I had fun working with it - both on its softer side, and more on its harsh, shadowy side. I love getting to exercise my creative photo muscles, ...
A Model Moment – {Siene’s Missoula Model Session}
Siene and I had a blast the other day making some new images for her model comp cards which she was planning on distributing at a competition she was part of in Las Vegas. The light couldn't have been more stunning and Siene couldn't have been more gorgeous - what a fun shoot! Siene definitely knows how to have fun with the camera and we definitely had a good time during our session. (We were even jokingly told by a police officer that we had better be careful or he'd have to cite us for stopping traffic. Haha!) Siene - thanks again for working with me - you're one beautiful lady and I hope you book all sorts of fun jobs, and the the ...
Rockin’ Recessionistas, Take Two – {YWCA Missoula Fashion Shoot}
I had the pleasure of photographing another Recessionista shoot for the Missoula YWCA the other day (though I think Bradley may prefer the term "Recessionist-O"), with fab volunteer models, Bradley and Sara. (Our first shoot was featured a few months ago.) We were going for a bit more of a springtime theme this time around, and had a great time making some fun images for campaigns you'll see around Missoula establishments. And remember, these clothes came straight from Secret Seconds shops around Missoula, so pop on in, get yourself some new springtime duds, and do the YWCA a favor, too! All sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and ...
Rockin’ Recessionistas – {YWCA Missoula Fashion Shoot}
I had such a fabulous time the past several days volunteering my photography for YWCA's Secret Seconds 2011 Recessionista campaign. The models totally rocked their shoots as well as the Secret Seconds clothing they were showcasing, we all had a blast and made some great images to help promote an extremely worthy cause. You can grab some affordable styles and make a difference, too - all sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA's domestic violence shelter. Thanks ladies! I'm looking forward to doing this again! Cheers! -Kristine ...