Portraits

One Day in a Maxi Dress

It was another cold day here in the South, and I asked my muse to grace another shoot I had conceptualized. This time, with my dearest friend Adi as my co-shooter. This I find to be quite ironic, mimicking the warm feel of sunshine on a cold December day. I just wanted to evoke the relaxed feel of chilling on a lazy day, but at the same time, not scrimping on style to look the part. This shoot is also my first time to do makeup for a photo shoot, since I took upon the challenge of being the only girl in our group hence the need to practice more on makeup especially for our models ha ha! But kidding aside, I’d like to explore more on what I can do for photo shoots other than just styling and taking photos. I guess people really do take off from one profession and delve into another with the likes of the Photography and Fashion industries. Models turned to photographers, photographers cum stylists, and so on. It’s probably just the circle of life in our professions.

It just occurred to me that this would probably be my last shoot for the year, so here’s to the 2011 that had passed. The shoots, the experiences, the travels and so much more. Looking forward to rocking another fabulous year, filled with more photo shoots, more travels and more opportunities. 2012, we’re ready for you!

Model: Nikki A.

Makeup/ Styling/ Photography: Nikki M. (Saturninestar)

Co-shooter: Adi Leuterio

This photo, which I call "Dreamscape" portrays my current state of mind. So happy my muse was able to pull if off effortlessly

I've always wanted to do a lifestyle magazine shoot, or be a contributor in the future. The maxi dress perfectly compliments that relaxed look.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful & prosperous New Year!

Portraits

I wish to escape into the sun

It’s a cold, rainy day today where I live. Though I’ve been strictly prohibited to go out on a sunny day as per doctor’s orders for the past 6 weeks and counting as I continue to recuperate from allergies, I terribly miss the feel of sunshine and most especially, the feel of summer. Cliche as it may seem, though the summer climate is practically year round here in the south, but there is something enchantingly magnetic about the season itself. The feel of sand between your toes, taking a whiff of the ocean breeze, the cool embrace of the tide rushing. Inspired by this eternal season of warmth and nonchalance, I asked Nikki to bring along her lovely friends and grant me the privilege of a summer themed shoot. They gladly obliged, and immediately scheduled this on one lazy day right after their summer class. What better way to unwind from the “stressures” of college life than having a shoot with great friends on a summer day?

Taken in May of last year. My 3 muses: