A Career Epiphany

I've been doing a lot of thinking the past few months about which direction I want to take in my career. After Graduation this past December, I didn't have any luck in the photography field so I decided to expand my options elsewhere and look at secretarial like work. After having a few interviews (and by few I mean two) I took a good look where I was at and it just dawned on me. Should I pursue a career as a freelance makeup artist??? Of course, this probably strikes many people as a surprise because even though I've worked at Sephora almost three years I've never considered myself a makeup artist, only a photographer. I'm thinking makeup artist is something that I will in time add to my resume. I still have so much to learn!

At the end of July, I'll be going to Color Encore in New York where I'll become a Color Expert and learn advance techniques about makeup, color, application, etc. I'm beyond excited, I haven't been to New York since 2002 and I was born and raised in Rosedale, Queens and I miss the big city. Once I've completed Encore, in July 2011 I will audition for the Sephora Pro Time and if I get chosen I will work as a traveling makeup artist.

Working my first runway event this weekend sealed the deal for me. I worked on professional models and I got to meet Tim Gunn! I contained my composure, remained professional but I was shaking with nervousness, it was great. Photography is always going to be a part of my life and I will continue to do work, but doing makeup on the side can come in handy for those shoots as well. I posted a photo from the event courtesy of Brian Treffeisen Photography!

Futuristic Lovin'

My lovely Sephora ladies and I ventured to the South End area of Charlotte and had ourselves a photo shoot. I haven't done a fashion shoot in quite a while so I was feeling a bit nervous/rusty. Subreen did a fantastic job on Leah's makeup and it transfered beautifully in the photos. I've posted a few of my favorites. Here's to the start of more shoots! And hopefully equipment!

Hair and makeup courtesy of Subreen Davis

Farewell, Copeland

Last week, my sister and I ventured Atlanta to see our last Copeland show at The Masquerade. This was first time in Atlanta and although the traffic was absurd I enjoyed our visit. I've already been looking for other shows there because I loved the music venue. Two levels, two stages (Heaven and Hell), and the bass banging beneath my feet. The show was incredibly bittersweet, I've become so attached to this band and listened to them for years and it's truly sad that they won't be making music anymore. I will always sing their songs with all my heart.

Hipstamatic

I'm fascinated by this iPhone application! The idea behind this application is that it brings back the look, feel, beauty, and fun of plastic toy camera of the past. It's like having a mini Holga on my phone which I love, especially since I don't have a Holga in my possession at the moment. It has the quirks of shooting slide polaroids and such but gives the ability to swap lenses, film, and flash settings all with the swipe of a finger. This "application" is putting my Photography degree to shame.

The Green

Well, hello

I've been so busy looking for jobs the past few months that I haven't done any shooting and I think it's time for that, full time job or not. I've also become so accustomed to using my digital slr that I think it's time to break out the film camera. I'll be volunteering at The Light Factory soon so I will have darkroom access which makes me very excited! Katie and I are going to start arranging photo trips around the city soon. It's a great way just to simply keep working, I won't feel so out of touch when I do get behind the camera that way. I think that's all I've got for now on this early Sunday morning.