Makeup Artists and Photographers Need Love Too!

Every once-in-a-while I need to just let go, get a mini makeup and be a little vain for a couple hours. Every girl's dream! So that exactly what Taryn, owner of ToughLoveMPD and creative director for MakeupGeek.com and I did the other day. Taryn did my makeup and she just naturally looks gorgeous all the time, and took some updated photos of each other. Not to mention I really needed some new ones because I chopped about 14" off my hair so I deserved it! Here are the fabulous results, starting with Taryn...

Taryn expects nothing but the best from her models and often asks them to jump in heels, most of the time they do it, but sometimes there's some resistance. So to prove that she understands how it feels to pose this way, she jumped in heels! Something I could only dream about doing! Grab the reins models and go for it!!

And lastly for good measure the two of us together.

Another BHS Senior

Samantha's good friend, Brittney also needed senior photos done so they came into the studio on the same day and did some together besides their individual shots. We haven't finished Brittney's full session yet because we are waiting for the leaves to change, but check back shortly for those photos. Here's a couple we captured in the studio!

The Whiskey Pilots

This was a day long photo shoot in Ann Arbor for up and coming band, The Whiskey Pilots. We spent most of the day wandering around to random places throughout the city taking photos. However, as laid back as the shoot was, I have to say this was one of the most interesting sessions I've been on. From hanging with the graffiti alley Michael Jackson impersonator, to the basement of Ashley's and finally a car robbery (someone hit about ten cars in the parking garage our vehicles were parked in and unfortunately one of them being the band's car). But despite the tragedy they remained in good spirits and finished out the day on the top of the Maynard St. Garage.

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From My Alma Mater

I watched Samantha grow up, see she was my neighbor when I lived with my parents. Time has come full circle again and six years after my own graduation, she is officially part of the Brighton High School senior class of 2011!! GO BULLDOGS!!

My How You've Grown!!

I cannot believe how big Annora's gotten over the last four months...we missed her 9 months photos, so we did 10 months. She's starting to crawl now and still as curious in the world around her as ever! Did I mention she has curls to die for?! I'm definitely jealous!

Heir! Sitz! Platz!

There's nothing better than a well trained dog, except a German Shepard trained "auf Deutsch" (in German)!! Enter Ruger, this guy started off great from a reputable breeder and ended up in the hands of someone that couldn't handle him. Then he went to an amazing home that took the time to work with him and train him. This dog is the most well behaved dog I've ever met and trust me, I've met a lot of dogs!!

MakeupGeek.com & ToughLove MPD

I was lucky enough to accompany the two incredible ladies behind MakeupGeek.com and ToughLove MPD for a day long session that included four models, hair, make-up and wardrobe for Halloween looks. The tutorials will debut on MakeupGeek.com in early October, but here is a sneak peek of the four looks.