The Body || Kerry Brown

Right before I left New York to begin rehearsal for Cirque du Soleil,
I had just enough time to do a few last photoshoots!
As you know, I worked on and off for Lululemon Athletica for the last two years. During my time there, I was lucky enough to work with the amazing Brown sisters! Kerry and Tracy and some of the most vibrant wonderful women you could ever know, who completely embody the Lululemon spirit. When you work for Lulu, you do a lot of goal setting. . . You start off by asking yourself the question :
If you could do anything without fear of failing, what would you do?
When Kerry asked herself that question recently, she realized she should be modeling. . . Fitness Modeling!
And I think she's on to something! Sister, Tracy, came along for moral support (and helped out a bit too!) The fabulous Shane Terenzi hooked Kerry up with fabulous hair & makeup (and body oil to boot!) We shot at the awesome Riverbank Park, which is right across the street from my NYC apartment.
May I present the girl with the body: Kerry Brown!

Can you say ABS? And look at those gorgeous gams!


Ready for a run . . .the competitor coming out.




Jump rope, anyone? ( Note the all Lululemon attire. . . even the jump rope is Lulu. )


This is one strong beautiful woman!


Can you believe she's never modeled before?


We decided to go for a walk through the sprinklers. The kids were full of questions. . .


And then, the kids turned on us, and sprayed the water right at her! The little girl's reaction in the foreground is priceless! My favorite shot of the day!


Thanks Tracy for an amazing shoot! Can't wait to see you in Shape Magazine someday!!

The Boxer : Matthew Ferretti

Matthew Ferretti is a handsome triple threat aspiring Broadway performer who works at . . .
I'll give you three guesses where he works!
This handsome man recently lost a great deal of weight as he transitioned into a healthy active lifestyle, and is well on his way to becoming a personal trainer, inspiring others to do the same. But he already inspires people every where he goes!
This sweet man and I had a killer shoot at Riverbank Park where we played slip 'n slide in the snow, and later worked it out on the steps at sunset. The final picture entitled The Boxer is another photo in my Lululemon Union Square exhibit.
Here is the handsome man.



I told him to model walk toward the camera. . . this proved to be a challenging request! ;)






Oh, and did I forget to mention that he's a crooner? Swoon. . .














The Boxer

Jessica and her Chapel Dance!

A few weeks ago, I went out on a windy day with Jessica Roach. She is a dancer, getting her Masters in Directing at Fordham, and of course, a fellow Lulu. We first went to Grant's Tomb, just a few blocks from my apartment. But the icy wind was presenting a challenge. We headed across the street to Riverside Church to use the ladies room to change, when we realized we could shoot inside the church! I was so excited and below are the results! The one of her in an arch is one of my favorite shots ever, and is now blown up on a lifesize canvas as part of my Lululemon exhibit in Union Square. (more info on that soon to come.)
Sorry for my rambling. . . here's the gorgeous Jess!

I work with an amazing company!

Just was reading up on some info about Lululemon today, and came across this window put together by the team in Georgetown and felt that I should share it. It is not only a brilliant use of branding (the birds are a signature print for our company's RUN line) but a beautiful message for the future of our nation! It brought tears to my eyes. I hope you appreciate the beauty in the simplicity of this window.

Lululemon Athletica

As most of you know, I work part time for an amazing company called Lululemon Athletica.
It's a yoga-inspired fitness wear company, but it's so much more than just a clothing store.
I love working for this company because it inspires me to do more with my life, even while just working part time. Through their goal coaching and mentoring, free group fitness classes anywhere (which means they pay for me to take dance, trapeze, yoga classes, etc.) zero tolerance "no gossip" policy, and amazing employees, I feel constantly motivated every time I step through those doors.

I was asked to take photos for this month's window display, and had the best time doing it. The idea morphed and changed several times in the process, but the basic idea was based on a quote from the New York Times.
"Whatever can be done, will be done. Will it be done by you or to you? Choose."
The photos feature every day heroes, an army of Lulu's marching out of the darkness and into the future and Lulu product featuring the phrase, "Breathe Deeply."
All that is juxtaposed against the "What" in the quote. The mannequins are covered in various derogatory terms. One man covered in words like "Ugly, Stupid, Fat," and a arrow with the work "Tiny" pointing down to a certain region. He is holding a sign saying "BE CONFIDENT." There is a couple featuring the words "Cheater, Liar, B****," holding a sign saying "BE HONEST." And another mannequin wrapped in red tape with words like, "Mortgage, Student Loans, New Car," holding a sign saying "BE RESPONSIBLE."
Below are shots of the completed project.
If you get a chance to head over to Lincoln Center, my work will be on display through all of January @ 64th and Broadway.














below with Brandon, one of my favorite Lulu's out in front of our finished window at 2am!