"MY MUSE"

Hair,make-up,styling- JMI Styling Project: "Simple and Clean" Hair & Make-up- Irina Bilkova Styling -JMI Styling

Hair & Make-up-Irina Bilkova

Styling- JMI Styling

(dress models own)

First shoot ever with Model Marissa-Benz model and talent

Hair-Irina Bilkova-Ab Fab Management

Make-up Ashley

So i find myself up again at 6:00am on the computer and instead of editing or mindlessly surfing the net i research.. researching what?! you might add...inspirations..for photoshoots, for styling and even locations(need lots of those)...

Then i come to a conclusion..My Muse!!

I get lots of inspiration from her!!

Marissa a seemingly thin, longlimbed ,Vietnamese girl whom at first glance looks very conservative and shy.. kinda like you'd expect to see based on media portrayal of asians..however ever what you get is a mouth like a salior and a quick sense of humor plus not to mention a fierce sense of fashion and license to kill when it comes to posing her may i say "buns off!!" as long as i can remember since our first shoot shes impressed me and having a great personality doesnt hurt either!

I first introduced her with a group project i shot in 2009 with 6 models portraying different colors in my color story. Marissa was a hit with everyone and plus she had the best atittude especially since she had some really huge eyebrows!!! a total misunderstanding between the make up artist an I..

I still however loved the shot!!

So world here's the model that always get those creative juices flowing to produce awesome photos!

"Agency Standards!"

Rising stars in the making!

Gloriann-AB FAB Management

Adriana-Benz Mondiale

Laticia-Benz Mondiale

Andrea-Benz Mondiale

These are just a few snaps of the models i'd been shooting in 2010 til now! These ladies have a drive and passion for the modeling industry and truly have what it takes to make it!! florida is only one small step for them..look out world because here they come!! J/JMI

"Comeback Kid"

So i havent blogged in centuries it seems and quite frankly i havent been very inspired to blog or shoot..its like having writers block or loosing touch with yourself. I've been majorly busy but the body of work to show for it hasnt been what i'd hope for. But i must say on this seemingly lack luster journey i've been taking from 2010 til now i've had some satisfying and enlightening moments..i've learned alot about myself and about who i am as a photographer; a no nonsense,take no prisoners,get 'um' gal, semi perfectionist,i'm the boss type! I also entered another chapter in my life thats been brightening my world! I've begun my second dream of being a fashion stylist! a career thats so rewarding and super creative!! In times of uninspiration and "been there done that "complexes i feel i have room to grow and really explore my view of the world through both photography and fashion.. Yours truly, J/JMI

Doll Themed shoot july 31 09'

This was a doll theme shoot i just did with model Nia Ale. she's originally from peru!

she was a joy to work with and definitely a challenge since she's a newbie. i also worked with make-up artist/model Tiana of TMCreations. Tiana was really cool and did an awesome job.

"Flavor of the Week" 03

So i had a beauty shoot on july the 25th. it was awesome! i worked with Six really great models.

The shoot was another trade shoot but totally worth the time.

Now this shoot was definitely interesting, i made a lot of decisions when it came to styling and make-up and hair as well as which model got which color. the concept for the shoot was different colors and their moods. the girls did a great job and weren't afraid to try different things. i'm grateful to have worked with them.

I also have to credit a big part of the team which was Irene (one of the most genuine and sincere people) who did make-up for Solange,Suzy and Adriana, and Ashley(the newbie make-up artist with the talent of a seasoned artist) who transformed Marissa,Ashley and Nadia. the hair was done by the fastest hairstylist i know Irina!

Shoot was done with natural light, a white board and white board reflector. Thats called improvising.=)

"Shoot from july 11th"

Awesome asian themed shoot with a great model Kathi!

we had a slow start but i knew she had it in her to produce my style of photos. her background of modelling is different from what i'm used to but she handled the shoot well! plus she never complained.

"latest shoot"

shoot with models: Lee and Adam