oribe backstage inspiration challenge

You may know me best for my portrait work of children and families but I dabble a bit on the side with boudoir and men fashion photography.  There is something so invigorating when working with a team of other creative individuals, whether a wardrobe stylist or hair & makeup artist, PLUS a willing model who takes direction rather than running in the opposite direction of you across a sunlit field.  I literally become giddy and lost for words when everything comes together.  If you are one of those people you know how verklempt and excited I get when shooting! 😉  Most recently I teamed up with one of my good friends and uber talented hair & make up artist, Gary Croteau of Salon Mario Russo, for the annual Oribe Backstage Inspiration Challenge.  Our theme was a 50’s/60’s housewife and as the shoot went on the more our model, Christine, became the very part of the beautiful, doting but somewhat unhappy wife.  The home we shot in was a time capsule and the perfect backdrop for this retro shoot.  With hundreds of submissions and thousands of votes we came in 5th place!  Not too shabby.  I foresee many more shoots like these in my future!!  Enjoy!