The Light Factory Shoot Out

I'm very excited and honored to be supporting the Arts and working with the famous Light Factory, on their annual Shoot Out, and the Shoot Out After Dark. Portraits are taken by Charlotte's most prestigous photographers, and all proceeds benefit The Light Factory.



Shoot Out After Dark is a premium shoot in at the luxurious Trademark Building in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday Night, May 8th for adults only. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and champagne before or after your 45 minute shoot with a hair and makeup specialist dedicated just to you. Because the only thing more fabulous than you, is being in the center of the viewfinder.



Shoot Out will be Sunday, May 9 - Mother's Day! 30 minute portraits sessions are available for families, children, and pets!



Learn more by visiting The Light Factory's website, http://www.thelightfactory.org/
http://www.shootoutafterdark.com/

Charlotte Style Magazine

Nationally Renowned Photographer, Erin L Hubbs, and I were recently chosen to work on the first print edition of Charlotte Style Magazine. The issue was based on the Top 25 most Stylish People in Charlotte, with the cover focusing on the Top 5.

Mike Minter was an obvious choice for this list. Not only is he an accomplished athlete (11 years with the Carolina Panthers) and an astute entrepreneur (owns several successful businesses under the corporate umbrella of The Minter Group) but his dedication to community service and giving back to those in need is his most impressive quality. Mike carries himself with effortless style and grace everyday.

Rachel Sutherland: It is evident that Rachel knows fashion. She has worked as a journalist for the past 14 years and is the former Style Editor the Charlotte Observer. In 2009 she launched Rachel Sutherland Communications, a boutique public relations firm. Her writing and styling work has appeared in numerous publications including Charlotte Magazine, SouthPark, LakeNorman and UCity magazines.

Brooke Gibson is the founder, owner and editor for www.waxmama.com, a local web portal that provides the women of charlotte with everything fabulous, fashionable and fantastic. Essentially it is Brooke’s job to be stylish, a position she does very well. Brooke has quickly become the city’s authority on “fabulousness,” who always gives readers the inside scoop.

T. Strong is the go-to resource for style advice for chic and fashionable women everywhere. From Red Carpet reporting to reviewing the hottest new fashion trends through her blog “Style Mayvin,” as a favorite stylists on Fox News Rising’s Wardrobe Wednesday, and as the host of “Speaking Fashionese,” T. Strong has the ability to interpret the fashion and style for every woman.

Jennifer France shows that giving back is always in style. A librarian at the Steele Creek Branch in Charlotte, Jennifer works with an outreach program to assist children and older adults studying English as a second language. One of her most rewarding projects for the library has been establishing a Fit Girls cohort in Charlotte. Fit Girls is a national fitness program for 4th and 5TH grade girls combining training for a 5k race with reading and community involvement.

The shoot took place at the Historic Dyestuff Building in Charlotte, NC. A reception was held to celebrate the unveiling of the magazine cover on April 17 at Ballantyne Resort and Lodge, and featured fashion shows by local boutiques.

I was honored to be chosen as one of the team members to work on this issue.

View the video of the Top 5 finalists.

http://greendoorimaging.smugmug.com/Other/Password-Protected-Galleries/Video/10880543_uuMTa#842656975_2ckFV-A-LB

Credits:

Photographer: Erin L Hubbs, http://www.erinlhubbs.com/

Makeup Artist: Adrin D Howe, http://www.adriandhowe.com/

Charlotte Style Magazine, http://www.charlottestylemag.com/

Another Publication! Charlotte Style Magazine

I was absolutely thrilled when the call came in! I would be able to do the makeup for the cover and editorials of Charlotte Style Magazine! This online publication will release it's first ever print issue April 2010. The magazine will showcase 5 of the top Most Stylish people in Charlotte. Names and photos to be released soon. For now...I'm just a tease ;)

http://http//greendoorimaging.smugmug.com/Other/Password-Protected-Galleries/Video/10880543_uuMTa#818888907_W5eP8-A-LB

Beauty In the Woods

I was lucky enough to work with the most amazing and talented team - Erin L Hubbs Photography, Decor Designer Danielle Lotito, and gorgeous Model Carrie Smith. We called the shoot "Beauty in the Woods" and wanted to go for a spooky, Snow White sort of feel.

Carrie is absolutely stunning, and really glams up well! It was a lot of fun watching her get into character. I think some of my favorites moments from the shoot were watching Carrie check herself out in the mirror. I just love when women feel beautiful and happy with themselves, and Carrie really deserves it.

Danielle brought the beautiful set to life with an antique chair and mirror, and also caught video behind the scenes. Erin captured the shots perfectly, as usual.

These images will be ones to stay in my portfolio for years. Thank you to this wonderful team!

http://www.erinlhubbs.com/
http://www.adriandhowe.com/