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Makeup, [Lindsey Watkins]

This shoot was a complete BLAST to work on!! We cast our three models from over 70 “real high school teens”, and featured them in a fun, fall, “Back-to-School” editorial – complete with ALL our favorite fall trends! We shot over TWO full days around Seattle back in June, and I am so thrilled with how everything came together to tell the story. It’s meant to be a Day in the life of three friends, going back to school for Fall 2010. These are just a final selection of my favorite images. Some appear in the magazine, others were additional favorites. The editorial is a complete 20-page spread and features additional images not seen here, so be sure to check it out!!

Here’s a small blurb from [Stacy Zimmerman's] article that you can check out on [ZOOEY Magazine's Website]. More in the September issue!

PS, ZOOEY is selling some KILLER ad space for their next issue NOW, so send them an email, and get your amazing company/designs/boutique featured in this amazing magazine!! [Contact ZOOEY!] (With the launch of their first print issue this month, you do NOT want to miss this opportunity to be in their next issue!)

Photography, [Michelle Moore]
For [ZOOEY Magazine, September 2010]
Styled by, [Stacy Zimmerman]
Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]
Hair, Meghann Oliberos
Models, Destiny Sanchez, Zoe Villiot, Cindy Wang
Assistant Producer, [Ben Medina]
Shot on location at, [ACE Hotel, Seattle], [University of Washington], and [Uptown Espresso, South Lake Union]

And now for the full editorial…….DRUM ROLL…….

Clothing credits to be updated shortly. Thank you!

Shot using ONLY natural light, a little [Reflector] here and there, my [35mm 1.4L] and my [50mm 1.0L]

Special thanks to The Ace Hotel, [Revolve], [WIRED by Noel], Lucia Tran, B.M., Rachel Villiot and S.B. And much love to everyone else for believing in me.

ENJOY!! XOXO

Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]
Hair, [Swink Style Bar]

An exercise in playing with light. Shot with [50mm 1.0L] + [45mm TSE].

Makeup, [Fresh Face Stace]
Hair, Meghann Oliberos
Styling, [Stacy Zimmerman]
Models, Wilhelmina Hardisty of [SMG] and Brittany Morgan of [TCM]
Photographers Assistant, [Kristen Tourtillotte]
Production Assistant, Ben Medina
Select re-touching, [Maria Esztergalyos]
Photographed at Tiger Mountain

Shot with TWO lenses I rarely use, the [24mm 1.4L] + [85mm 1.2L] on my trusty [1ds MK II]

You can pick up a copy of the magazine for FREE at tons of locations around Seattle. PLUS they just launched their Portland issue so you can grab a copy of the magazine down south as well!! (The image is in both issues – double win!!)

I’m sharing the original image as well – so you can see the importance of shooting with LOTS of space for print. Always make sure you understand the layout of what you are shooting for before you get started. In this case I knew we wanted the model off-centered to accompany a short article on the left-hand side. Plus, with cropping for print you’re going to lose a lot of image on the top and bottom, so you’ll need to make sure your subject can “breathe” in the frame. Shooting for editorial is a LOT different than portrait work because your images WILL be cropped and manipulated – versus shooting straight out of the camera.

Make sure and grab a copy – the article is all about embracing your beauty – at any size. A topic I am always focused on teaching my senior clients!!

Let me know if you have any questions!!

XOXO

PS, make sure and check out [Erin's Gulf Recovery] project. Erin is very passionate about helping the gulf and is raising money for a trip to go down there later this year! Just because the leak may be stopped – doesn’t mean there isn’t LOTS more hard work ahead. She’s really a gem – and her cause is one I FULLY support!

Photography, [Michelle Moore]
Makeup, [Fresh Face Stace]
Hair, [Treyci Kay]
Styled by, Jenascia Chakos
Model, Erin Tinsley of [Heffner]
Retouching, [Maria Esztergalyos]
Assistant, [Julie Harmsen]
Clothing provided by [Torrid]

To book YOUR senior portraits, please contact us through our [Senior Portrait Website].
We are currently booking dates in September & October, with most of September already SOLD OUT.

Here is what Hannah had to say about her session! “Michelle is such an amazing person and photographer which made it super easy for me to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire shoot! Before the shoot I had expectations but I had NO idea how much of a blast it was actually going to be! I knew that Michelle takes awesome photos but the whole experience of getting your make-up done with Jenny before and spending a couple hours at a location that you can choose is very unique and made for an awesome day! I am so pleased with my photos and its going to be super difficult to choose… So thank you so much Michelle for an amazingly fun day xoxo!” Thanks for sharing girl!!

Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]

I shot two rolls of [Kodak 100 UC] and one roll of [Fuji Acros 100 B&W]. These were my two favorite film stocks in college.

While the Kodak 100 UC (UC stands for “Ultra Color”) is a fun and vibrant film stock – I realized that it was a bit too hot on the skin tones – especially with back-lighting. It held up okay in open shade, but I would definitely settle for a more neutral tone stock (like [Kodak Porta]) for future portrait work. I was just looking up the UC online – and apparently it’s now discontinued. I still have quite a few rolls left on 35mm AND 120 (Medium Format). I guess I better save those up for a rainy day!! (I’m assuming it got replaced by [Kodak Ektar 100] – the most comparable film stock I could find online).

[Fuji Acros 100 B&W] is my ABSOLUTE favorite B&W film stock for 35mm and Medium Format. It never fails to impress straight out of the camera – and always has the best contrast – without over stopping in the blacks. Of course I stick with my general rule of thumb to over-expose slightly, creating a rich and vibrant black and white that remains a classic for years to come.

The BEST way to pick your favorite film stock is to head to your local camera supply store (such as [Glazer's Camera] here in Seattle) – and grab a few different varieties. At one point or another I’ve tried almost every film stock Glazer’s had to offer (while in college). I spent countless hours chatting with the shop employees about each kind of film – what they were best for, and went out and experimented. When you stop by, make sure to say hi to Kevin or Eddy – they’ll take good care of you!

These images were all shot with my [Canon EOS-1V] and [Canon 85mm 1.2L] (I’ve decided to keep my 85 for a bit longer).

Check out my photographer friends who shoot film,
[Dan O'Day]
[Jonathan Canlas]
[Tanja Lippert]

Do you shoot film (full time, or on the side)? What’s your favorite film stock and why?? Leave a comment below!! XOXO

Makeup by, [Fresh Face Stace]

The first thing I noticed right off the bat is the leather is a LOT softer than the original Kelly Moore Bag. I liked this factor a loft – since softness is important to me in a bag! I immediately shoved all my camera gear inside, but quickly realized that it would not fit my 1DS series [Camera Body] straight out of the box. I just pulled out one of the dividers and switched it around so I had a bit of extra room – and voila! problem solved.

The best way to describe the features of this bag are to compare and contrast to my review of the [Epiphanie LOLA bag]. I was a bit disappointed that I could only fit TWO lenses and my body in the Kelly Moore Bag, whereas I can fit THREE lenses and a body in the Epiphanie bag. Regardless, I do like that I can get things in and out of the Kelly Moore Bag easier than the Epiphanie. If I really wanted to, I could stack two lenses on the left, but if I had a longer lens, like the [Canon 70-200mm] for example, I would only be able to fit TWO lenses comfortably.

The bag has some great features that I really enjoy. Lots of pockets, a perfect cell phone pocket on either end of the bag, and TWO straps that you can swap out easily with a clip. One is long so you can wear across your body – it easily adjusts – and the other is shorter so you can wear it over your shoulder like a purse.

It holds a selection of my favorite [Gear] comfortably. (One [Camera Body], [35mm], and [50mm] OR [45mm TSE] + a couple batteries). Plus the outside pockets were perfect for my [CF Card Case] and [iPhone]. It zips up easily with all the gear, plus enough extra room for snacks and small doodads.

I drug this bad-boy around our [Swink] event on Wednesday, and it performed beautifully!! I LOVE the fact that this bag is thin, and hugs to your body so nicely. It worked perfect for my shoot this day because I only wanted to work with two lenses, and it was easy to carry around when I wanted to streamline my gear. I would definitely recommend this bag if you are a two lens shooter, or just need a smaller bag to tote around – while the majority of your gear is stored in a bigger bag.

This bag would be perfect for concert shooters, going out to a party with friends, portrait shooters who only work with a couple small lenses, or at a wedding when you are carrying just a couple things for group shots and such. I really love the shape and feel of this bag, and it’s super fun to shoot with. Plus it’s shape is thinner (even though it’s about the same length and height as the Epiphanie Lola) and so could easily double as a regular purse, or when you are going to the beach, zoo, etc. and want to bring your camera gear – but not an extra camera bag.

Check out the rest of the [Kelly Moore Bags] and let me know if you have any more questions about my review – in the comment section below!

For fun, all images in this post edited with my favorite concoction of [Totally Rad Actions]!

*Collect ALL your catalogs, and un-wanted mail for a few days, weeks, or a month
(You’re going to need the info on the back when adding them to your do-not-mail list)
*Head to [Catalog Choice] & click “Find Companies”
*Start typing in one by one those catalog companies (i.e. Victoria’s Secret, Crate & Barrel, etc.)
*Complete each task and then recycle unwanted magazines and coupons

Let’s say your catalogs add up to about 5lbs of paper a month. If EACH person reading this blog (about 1,500 let’s say) does this for their un-wanted mail,
- that’s 7,500 POUNDS of paper we just saved!! Seriously, WOW. Only TOGETHER can we make a difference.

Now any more AWESOME ways to help the environment? Please share in the comment section!!
Check out Catalog Choice on [Facebook] and [Twitter]

PS, here’s another [Helpful resource] to remove yourself from unwanted junk mail. (Thanks Leo!)

XOXO

Here’s what Caitlin had to say about her session, “I had such an incredible, beautiful and sunny day with Michelle! At first I was extremely nervous about getting my pictures taken because I’m so used to being behind the camera instead of in front. But Michelle completely understood and made me feel at ease with her insurance and humor. By the end of the shoot I was feeling completely comfortable and was laughing throughout my shoot. Also, Jenny did the makeup absolutely flawlessly! I’m so ecstatic with the way the photos turned out, Michelle is AWESOME!” Thanks Caitlin!!

Makeup, [Jenny Bowker]
Hair, [Swink Style Bar]

All images from this post shot with the [Canon 50mm 1.0L]