Sunday, June 28, 2009

Jo + Jax



Okay, I'm officially obsessed!
dear friend, Natalie H (aka Mormon in Manhattan)
introduced me to fabulous Joey at the Gypsy run of "The Wiz" a few weeks ago.
And then yesterday, she introduced me to Joey's new amazing line of dance goodies!

Check out this awesome videos of little dancers wearing their whipped to perfection dance wear!
Then check out the site! How bad do I crave the boyfriend T and signature sweats?
Ummm, Yes, Please!

Check out super-rad video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_48SdHjsOgQ&feature=player_embedded

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Introducing: DARA MASCARA

For quite some time, now, I've been searching for a make up artist to team up with for my photoshoots.
As my best friend, celebrity make up artist extraordinaire, Jessica Hoffman refused my tempting offer to leave paradise and move into my bedroom closet to be that person, I had to loo
k elsewhere.
Thank goodness, I was blessed to find none other than Dara Klein, of Dara Mascara. Though she has held prestigious positions for Stila and Lancome, regularly traveling to Paris and other fashion capitals, she gratiously agreed to meet me recently. I discovered her after she had done the makeup of two of my previous clients and I was thrilled by her work. I was even more thrilled to find that she is a gem of a person who truly uplifts and brings joy to everyone she meets! I feel so lucky to be able to work with her now!
And she brings another little gem into the world this fall!
Introducing Dara Klein and her baby bump!

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Just Because: Seneca and Dana

A few months ago, Seneca email me on Facebook after seeing shots I had done for Tamara Duricka on her 31Dates in 31 Days project. She and her friend Dana decided that they'd love to have shots of them taken here in New York. . . for their moms ;) They are both originally from the west coast, and are in New York 4 days a week installing new high tech computer systems for Columbia University. They have more frequent flyer miles than anyone I've ever met! Even with all that travel, they manage to stay stunning and incredibly fun! And such naturals in front of the camera. We shot near in and around thier Times Square hotel. Their makeup was done by the incredible Dara Klein of DaraMascara.com. And I was grateful to have my new assistant Emily there to help out!
And now, here are the gorgeous girls~

Dana
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Seneca
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Together in Times Square
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Seneca, Dana, Me and Emily getting silly in the end!

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Monday, June 15, 2009

The Tony Awards!

A week ago tonight, I had the insane honor of getting to attend the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall with my darling roommate Jen. We get all glammed out, as it was a black tie event, and in true frugal fashion, hopped the subway down to the red carpet. We got some serious looks, but we loved it! Everyone knew where we were headed, and the buzz was thrilling.
From the moment it started, we got the chills, and I unashamedly cried at least 10 times! Here are my favorite moments:
1- Laura Benanti's seriously comedic hosting skills for the pre-show (sadly, not aired on tv.) From that little bit, I have decided Laura and I should be best friends.
2- The insanely elaborate opening number! Though there were sound issues through out the show live in the theatre, we at least didn't have to hear Josefina Scaglione warming up backstage! LOL. The end of the number, when all of the casts of all the shows came out, I thought about the amazing theatre community, how it is such a family, and how incredible it must have felt to be up there! So many moments in that opening number were thrilling, but none more than. . .
3- Bret Michaels getting face planted by the dropping set piece. . . There was a huge collective gasp in the theatre when it happened! Then we didn't know if we should be concerned or if we should laugh our faces off. . . We went with an uncomfortable combination of the two.
4- Angela Lansbury's incredible acceptance speech, and the crowds standing ovation. It was incredible to see such a huge star and legend so overwhelmed by the respect she has garnered.
5- Karen Olivo's incredible win and acceptance speech! Yet another teary moment for me!
6- The overall message of encouragement to all of us up and coming performers watching either in the audience or at home. . . I felt like everyone was telling me to keep going and not give up. It was exactly what I needed to hear!
7- The Billy's! When they won, and they were overwhelmed with tears, I was like a proud momma, and I think everyone in the audience felt the same way! So precious!
8- Alice Ripley's win! Though her acceptance speech was a bit crazed, the fact that she won was exhillerating to the young crowd up in the 2nd mezzanine! The entire crowd litterally sprang out of our seats when they called her name! And she looked right up at us as she approached the podium. Her performance in Next to Normal is one of the most extraodinary things I've seen in ages.
9- Hair. . . need I say more. Love 'em or hate 'em, they know how to put on a show. The energy coming off the cast was so infectious and made me wanna be on stage with them! And then, when they won Best Revival right after that and the entire cast came back out, it was overwhelming! Jen and I both have several friends in the cast, and we were so proud to see how far they had all come!
10- NPH. There are no words to describe how much I adore him. He hosted the Ovation Awards 2 years ago when I was nominated, and I loved him as a host then. But he just took it from love to obsession with this year's show. His little looks and jabs, his adorable interaction with the crowd during commercial breaks, and that seriously amazing finale number, just blew my mind! Neil Patrick Harris, can we be best friends, too?

So, that sums it up! Here is a little pic of Jen and I from our seats in the theatre that we snuck before the show. Here's to next year! And maybe one day, I'll get to be on that stage!
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Sunday, June 14, 2009

I Do: Rachel & Vic

In Annapolis, Maryland the weather threatened to put a damper on the day. The night of the rehearsal dinner, falling trees prevented half the wedding party from making it to the church. But on Saturday morning, the lingering clouds provided the perfect sky for a the wedding of this perfect couple!
Rachel and Vic love to laugh, to dance and definitely know how to party. I was asked to photograph the wedding by Rachel's sister who not only worked in Japan with me, but happens to share my first name. (Check out her photoshoot here.)
Here is my favorites of the over 2000 images captured that day!
Introducing, Mr. & Mrs. McGlaughlin!


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These kids definitely know how to shake it! First Daddy and daughter show us how it's done. . . Then the ring bearer takes his solo!
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Hands down. . . My FAVORITE shot of the day! How stunning is Rachel? Wow!
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Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. McGlaughlin!


Sneaky Peaky

It's been a while since I've posted any of my recent work,
but prepare yourself for some serious catching up in the coming week.
In the mean time, here's a self portrait from a wedding I shot in Annapolis a few weeks ago.
This was taken the night before the wedding at the guest house where I stayed.
One of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen!

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