Miss Anna Simone!

Watch out world here comes Miss Anna Simone! First off, is that a name or is that a name? Anna Simone. I just love it. This photo shoot was so fun!!!! Anna was looking for some head shots to help her further her career in Musical Theater. We found some good spots around town and easily had dozens of great images in just a few minutes.

She was such a natural and had such a fun personality the shoot quickly took some of my favorite turns...the ones where I can let my imagination run wild and try new funky things....like a mini top hat I've been obsessing over for awhile now.

...also maybe a pettiskirt...

...a vintage chair or corduroy fedora...

and she rocked them all!!

Here's her celebratory jump that the shoot was finally over!! She was such a great sport posing it up for hours in the freezing cold. Thanks Anna what a fun shoot!

Beauty and the Bad Guy

Took a fun trip to NYC last week to do some head shot type photo shoots. First was Jill. Ever the natural. A natural entertainer, a natural in front of the camera, and with 2 day old hair and next to no make up...a natural BEAUTY.

After a quick wardrobe change we headed to the roof to show off her hot sassy side...and her new shoes.

By far my favorite shot of the day.

Then we have Chris. I have to say, I debated this post being "Beauty and the Babe" but his look just screams that the role he was born to play was that of the Bad Guy. Knowing this we tailored his shoot to show his dark side.

Don't you look at these and swear somehow you've already seen him on the big screen??

Even a bad guy has a soft side and here in my favorite shot, his shines through.

Forty and Fabulous!

I love this woman.

I'm sure Behdis appreciates the title of this post having her age in it. : ) I feel justified in stating it though because not only do I know you all are as shocked as I was when I found out (since she looks amazing) but also because we'll all read it anyway when she's featured in some local magazines spotlighting the journeys and triumphs of various women turning forty. Hers is sure to stand out.

From the first email I received from Behdis, simply stated, I was intrigued...you'd think it was because I was given the opportunity to shoot pictures that would be published in a magazine but really the more I got to know about her the more anxious I became to meet her in person and to read the full story. Born and raised in Iran she survived war there through her high school years until she left for the US in 1989. She's gone on to be very successful in her career, raise a wonderful bright daughter, and recently added Breast Cancer Survivor to her list of achievements. Truly an amazing woman I can't wait to know more about. Keep your eyes peeled(mine will be) for more pictures of this beautiful in New Jersey's Star Ledger and Local New York City Papers.

Look Out Tyson Beckford!

PJ just signed with a new modeling agency and needed some fresh shots for his portfolio. Memorize that face (it shouldn't be too hard) and be on the lookout!

Heather to the Principals Office

Heather is always a good time to be around but doing a shoot with her was above and beyond for me. She was so open to my silly ideas and willing to try anything. I can’t speak for both of us but as for myself I had a blast and am thrilled with these gorgeous shots. Congrats Heather on your College Graduation and best of luck on your pursuit in becoming a Principal! Look out world!!