Makeup by Stephanie Carranza for Neiman Marcus InSite
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
'Style Express' - Flare Magazine, September '11
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I've been getting a lot of great feedback on this story and lots of praise for the 'amazing makeup' but to be honest, I didn't really do that much. Sparkles on the eyes, red gloss on the lips and a whole lot of K-Y Jelly on the body. That's it. No foundation, no concealer and obviously, no powder or contour.
As a pro artist, I know what I need to do to get the desired look and as I've been known to say, 'I'm not charging by the pound'. Sometimes, less is more.
Sure there are some clients that we have to 'embellish' for but thankfully Flare isn't one of them. In fact, this entire shoot was super laid back. Chris Nicholls, his two man crew, Fashion Director Liz Cabral, our model Naro and I were the only ones on set and we were done in 6 hours.
Now if only ALL shoots could yield such spectacular results for little to no stress!
Friday, July 29, 2011
'Julia', a creative
A little hair & makeup creative I did way back in January '11 (when this hair was still relevant!) with the amazing John van der Schilden.
I love the guy to death but getting images out of him is like pulling teeth!
Regardless, I think of few of these images of Julia are timeless. Oh to look that beautiful with next to nothin' on!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Halo Effect, Filler Magazine Spring Summer Issue Volume 2, Issue 2
For this story, Filler Magazine's Creative Director Ryan Johnson had envisioned a shiny bronzed up gal in glowing white clothing. Trouble was, he didn't really think it through when he booked the stunning Autumn with skin like that of a porcelain doll.
No one but the stylist really got that I was unable to fully bronze our model to the extent that the art director wanted because, lets face it, we see bronzed goddesses in Vogue all the time and we know it's body makeup right?
Indeed, but as fab as Filler is, it does not have the budget or clout Vogue does. Few do and exactly who's gonna tell Anna Wintour that the magazine needs to pay for stained samples? Exactly.
Even with the most advanced stay put makeup, there is ALWAYS some transfer. Never the less, we worked it out and the beautiful result is above.
Photography: Zhang Jingna, Suzy Johnston + Associates
Styling: Cory Ng, PIM.com
Model: Autumn Kendrick
Friday, June 24, 2011
'Cuts Above', Flare Magazine May 2011
I know, I know. This is story came out in May. I'm a little late in posting. Thing is, it's been busy here in Toronto, not jut for me, but thankfully for most artists & photographers. It is our 'busy season' after all. So, better late than never right?
The great hair work here was created by hair guru Justin German of Shagg Salon and shot by one of Canada's top fashion photographers, Chris Nicholls.
Love, love, love the opening hair cut. If I wasn't hidin' so much with my long locks, I'd chop it off to match!;)
Models:
Kat Cameron, Elmer Olsen Models
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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