VANESSA.RAE

Styling by: CHASE.WISE

Photos by: VANESSA.RAE

Some times we tend to over look the simple or obvious choice.  We are constantly caught in a net of what is trendy, what we should look like and how to act… when the answer is so simple and obvious.  Do what makes you happy and wear the things you love.

Why go buy a bright, pink mini skirt and high heels when you’re a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl? Guys, I know we don’t always know what to wear or necessarily care, but same thing applies.  Why wear a t-shirt and shorts when you really love your suit and tie?

A lot of the time we see things in magazines or on T.V. that we love and wish we could have or look like.  My goal is always to take that magazine clipping or that image from the T.V. that you love and twist it, flip it and turn it around to fit you exactly.  Therefore, when your pictures are done and edited, its you, but the greatest version of you.  Not every woman can go out and have a glamorous photo shoot with a big ball gown and crystal chandeliers all around her, while lounging in a plush velvet chair.  If that’s your dream photo shoot, I would love to make it happen.  On the other hand, not every person understands how to put together an outfit.  You may own a stylish skirt and a cute cardigan and never wear them together because you don’t see them as working together.  Its my job to find those items that you love and make an outfit which makes you confident and feel like you.

Whether its the end of the day, getting ready for a big event,   a night out on the town, or your next photo shoot, the answer is simple and obvious…

Do what makes you happy and wear the things you love.

Picturesque Beauty

I recently had a chance to work with one of my greatest friends, Annie.  I knew this shoot would be a blast.  She had said she just wanted to do a fun photo shoot.

With two looks, lots of clothes and a good chunk of laughs, Vanessa and I were able to make her dream come true.

The first look was simply her.  A cute outfit and a few accessories, followed by some simple set design to bring a story to the picture.  As we went on, I changed her outfit up simply by mixing accessories and using them in unconventional ways.  The shots turned out simple and gorgeous.

Finally, we came to the look I had spent time coming up with and meticulously constructing a gown and accessories for.  I asked Annie a few questions of what she saw for her dream shoot.  From her answers, I took her thoughts and mine and came up with something we both loved.

This shoot was dramatic, elegant and had moody appeal to it.  She mentioned feathers, so I gave her feather epaulets and feather hair pieces.  I already new she loved a red lip.  So, I came up with a make up design that would include one.  Smokey eyes, a hint of gold and a beautiful, bold lip.  We simply mixed things I created and loved with great pieces she already had.  Her final look was exactly what we wanted.

Dramatic.

I then was given creative freedom to come up with a set design which would fit what we had talked about.  I took articles which I had built for me and items I already custom made, with a set and accessories that set us in a regal and longing story book.  The final look had exactly what we wanted.

From this shoot I was able to experiment with some fun ideas.  I was reminded that the best things come when we are passionate about what we do and those who surround us.  I can say I have found a heavy passion for designing and creating a moment for your pictures.  Each set is individual to you and I hope to make you feel that.

*I was so excited when Chase came to me with this idea. I always love fun concept shoots that let me step out of the box. Amazing job my friend…loved this!

“I’m torn
I’m all out of faith
This is how I feel
I’m cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I’m wide awake
And I can see the perfect sky is torn
You’re a little late
I’m already torn”

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peace.love.xoxo…~V