This past Wednesday I had the awesome opportunity of being the lead hair stylist on a photo shoot for the first time. In the past I have merely assisted (which was also exciting), but I never got to be the one to collaborate with the creative director or dictate how I thought the hair should be styled. On other shoots prior to this, I had always taken direction from a higher up, so it was inspiring to make the final call and do things my way.
So, when I was asked this past Monday if I was interested, I blurted out an enthusiastic “YES!,” even though I have a zillion things to do before Matt and I move next week. It was too awesome of a chance to pass up.
The photo shoot was basically what they call a “test shoot,” which means that the photographer is taking the pictures for either their portfolio or website. This particular shoot was really fun because it super laid back, and everyone was bouncing ideas off of each other. At one point the clothing stylist asked me for my opinion on one of the male model’s attire. She asked, “Socks or no socks with shorts?” I said, “No socks. Definitely no socks.”
Something else cool about this particular shoot was that there was also someone there filming what was happening behind the scenes, so yours truly just might make an appearance in some of the footage. I will keep you all updated as to when and where you can see it.
Here are some pictures from my point of view…
Washington Square Park
New York City street at dusk.
Notice the name at the top? It’s actually me, they just used my maiden name…
P.S. Throughout this shoot, I could not get Rupaul’s voice out of my head singing, “Work, now turn the left. Work, now turn to the right…,” and I couldn’t help but laugh to myself.
~The End
Awesome, congrats!
Thank you!!
Nice! 🙂
🙂
it is nice to be in control – thanks for the story in pics
You’re welcome!:)
Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment! 🙂
Thank you so much!:)
Very well done hun – next stop? HOLLYWOOD!!! LoL!!!
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
Haha, I wish, Prenin!!:)
Very cool indeed!
Thanks for saying that!!
that is so cool! congratulations, well done 🙂
Ah! Thank you!!:)
Congrats, that sounds exciting!
Also, I’ve nominated you for the versatile blogger award!
http://randomandunnewsworthy.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so much! That is so sweet!!!
You’re welcome 🙂
Amazing! Awesome! I was watching Miss USA Competitions, and Miss Rhode Island, the winner, totally reminds me of you for some reason. The dazzling smile, twinkle in her eye, and kind humility. 😀 Just thought I would mention that as you are behind the camera, and you can see things from our perspective. 😀
Pink.
Pink, I gotta tell ya, you give the best compliments! WOW! Thank you:)
It’s totally true though! I was like, Miss Rhode Island is totally gonna win! And then, bam, it’s true! She’s got the ‘IT’ factor, and reminded me of you. That’s how I knew. 😀
Pink.
How exciting! Congrats on the shoot! Your photos make me miss living in NYC!
Aw! I know how that can be!!
This is so cool. Congratulations!
Thank you so very much, Mona!!:)
Congrats, Sarah! What an amazing thing to walk out realized dreams!!! And thank you for letting us see the experience through your eyes and words.
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.” – T.E. Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia)
You’re welcome! Also, yet ANOTHER great quote!!:)
It really IS, isn’t it??? I’ve been mulling it over since finding it. Makes me wanna read up a bit on TE Lawrence, too. 🙂
Very cool, congrats on the gig! Just an fyi too, I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award and the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! 🙂