Sarah

I had the pleasure about a month ago working with the sweetest bride doing makeup for her Bridal Portraits. She was so pleased with her look that I'll be doing it on her Wedding day this Saturday and she's actually coming into the store the day off so that I can airbrush her with our fabulous TEMPTU Airbrush System.  We've been e-mailing back and fourth over the past few weeks and she's giving me a copy all of the photos and will send me some from the Wedding when she finally gets those back. Truly a doll! And beautiful! She sent me the portrait that will be on display at the Wedding:

She said she has bad allergies so in the closer shots her eyes were puffy. I can definitely relate, I'm a walking allergy.

Asha

I had the pleasure with working with one of the most easy going and sweet Bride-to-be this weekend. Asha and I used to work together at Classic Photography a few years ago and Sunday, Sunny (who also used to work at Classic) of Themba Imagery did a Friendship shoot with her and her bridesmaids. Asha didn't have any particular preferences for her makeup, so I decided to keep it nice and natural since she's a minimal makeup lady on a regular basis.

I'm truly looking forward to doing her makeup on her Wedding Day, she's even agreed to wear lashes to give her eyes that extra pop!

I'm Finally on Model Mayhem!

After much contemplation, I've finally put myself of Model Mayhem to further my makeup portfolio. This is a great way to gain experience and build my cliental locally. I hope to start booking shoots in the upcoming months. I'm not exactly sure how the process works, but here goes nothing!

Latisha Ross @ Model Mayhem

And I'll Still Love You New York

Cue Ryan Adams singing in the background. 

I came to the harsh realization a week into 2011 that even though I had my heart set on moving to NYC in August that I just wasn't going to be able to afford it. I think I fell in love with the idea of living in New York and being the dreamer I am, I wasn't thinking realistically about the financial aspects of living there. Sure, if I had three roommates and lived in a tiny apartment I would be able to afford it but that idea didn't appeal to me. I wouldn't want to move to a big city and not enjoy it because of constant lack of funds. I'm not giving up on moving back, but I no longer think this is the best time. I was telling friends that I'm now in the process of re-loving Charlotte because for a while I had become so frustrated that I wasn't taking advantage of what Charlotte has to offer. I'm changing my way of thinking and focusing on the positive, optimism is key for 2011! After all, I'm going to be 25 this year. 

With that said, at the moment I'm currently looking for my own apartment- my own one bedroom/one bathroom. My parents have been gracious and have never made me pay any type of rent since I moved back home in August 2009. Living at home hasn't been bad at all I'm ready to have my own place again, it's time for change and change is good.

"I'll always love you New York"- Ryan Adams

Yasmine's Graduation Party at Petra's

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting my Aunt's co-workers daughter Graduation Party at Petra's in Charlotte, NC. Yasmine graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Elementary Education. The gathering consisted of mainly family and friends, a slideshow from childhood through college, catering with a Chef who works at Justin's in Atlanta, Georgia, and emotional family speeches.  It was lovely and I'm glad that I was able to capture this important day for Yasmine and her family. 

New Years Look

I had a client come in today (I feel terrible for forgetting her name because she was so sweet) who wanted a dramatic eye incorporating pink, gold, and black for New Years.  These are some of my favorite colors to use together and I was really able to have fun.

I used mostly MAKE UP FOR EVER products: Star Powders 951 & 922 and Diamond Shadow 307  as well as Urban Decay's Woodstock as the base. She left very happy with the look at that made my day.

Have a safe and happy New Year!