Valentine's Day Photo Shoot Preview

Although I was horribly sick all weekend with the nasty cold (and still am at this moment) I was able to do the most anticipated Valentine's Day Shoot I was getting ready for a while.   Being on a budget and finding things cheap are a must for me.  All wardrobe I buy myself as well or try to re-use items over and over again for new costumes/ideas/shoots. 

I made a wonderful headpiece with some items I had or found at the 1.00 store where I live.  I had the ostrich feathers from another project I had done and added them to the headband I also bought at the 1.00 store.  The heart came in a set of 2 I bought there as well and just added the piece on with some good old hot glue and Presto!, automatic head piece.

 I bought a pink corset on Ebay, that is for the Valentine's and also used for the Easter bunny shoot I did (pics to come soon).  Bought the wings super cheap on ebay along with a fake cherub bow/arrow (I am a bargain hunter) and also used some white thigh highs, red gloves, and red, ruffle panties I had already as well.  Added the head piece and some makeup by MUA Nina of the Doll Service and done!  These are just peeks of the behind the scenes photos of the wardrobe for the shoot.

Part of the shoot as well was the famous shot of the girl on the stool with the heard cut-out Valentine she had made.  This was the inspiration and always wanted to do this shot.  (no pics yet to share)

3rd set was a vintage nightie set I was lucky enough to find at AmVets one time.  Combined that with a rug of fabric I had bought at the fabric store and a retro style phone I got on sale at CVS Pharmacy and that takes us to our next scene of the shoot.

Be sure and look for my photos posted to come and also in publications.  I will keep you posted on which ones they are in hopefully soon too!

I did the photo shoot with a wonderful photographer friend of mine who is also a florist and has her own shop where we were able to have space to shoot in.

https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoFloralDesign

Thank you to Fatima Kelley of Kelley Photography / Belles De Jour Pin Ups and Nina The Doll Service for such a wonderful shoot.

https://www.facebook.com/BellesDeJourPhotography

https://www.facebook.com/thedollservice
Nina Fojas

Super Girl and Super Dog Costumes

If you don't know by now, I buy my own wardrobe for almost every shoot.  Takes money and time to find things for my shots, but I have high expectations for the photos and my wardrobe.  Especially since most of my photos are now in publications etc.  I am always looking for anyone who makes items as well who would like to donate them in trade for pictures they can use.

I am thankful and excited to be doing this next shoot coming up with my cutie dog Cora Jean who has been in several publications with me as well.  Supergirl and Superdog!

 Boots

 Cora's Costume

My Super Girl Costume

My Very First Pin Up Magazine Publication

This is my very first Pin Up magazine I have been in.  It's a special moment for me.  I have been working on modeling since 2007 in many diverse photo themes and shoots, learning and teaching myself how to do things.  Also for my love of the "Walking Dead" series I had to add a zombie shoot to my portfolio.

 Index of this Issue. (above)

With the help of a great team, we all managed to come up with a great Pin Up Zombie style shoot.  I am very blessed and excited to have been in this issue.  Baba Lous Beauties Zombie Special Edition.

Kristine Wahner Photography 

Special Effects, Makeup and Hair by:  Sompath Breen

Current Contests for April

I keep sending in my photos and keep needing your votes!  You guys are so great when you help me out.  I hope to win one some day.  Thank you so much.


Contest 1

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=441887705893301&set=a.385543118194427.91602.126872520728156&type=1&theater

Contest 2

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=286407868159068&set=a.286407844825737.1073741826.238881279578394&type=1&theater

March 10th Pin Up Shoot

Yesterday I had the honor of working with a new photographer and makeup artist.  Pin Up photos were taken for my own use to submit to magazines and for the photographer to use in her marketing materials.  I am so honored to have worked with such a great team and can't wait for my next shoot with them.

 
Photographer: Kristine Wahner Photography
http://www.kristinewahnerphotography.com/

Makeup Artist & Hair: Makeup by Sammie
https://www.facebook.com/MakeupBySammie?fref=ts

Weekend Photo Shoot Sneak Peek

I've always wanted to do something really outrageous and creative.  I saw a photo of a shoot online that involved a gas mask.  Yes, a gas mask.  So I bought one and set up a shoot for an artistic type photo session.

Here is one of the results:

It may looks scar, but it's meant to be artistic.  SamC Pictures is a good friend of mine and agreed to do that shoot.  It turned out great and better than I expected it to!  Love it.  Stay tuned.............

Pin Up Online Contest

February 10th starts the new monthly contest on The Pin Up Page.

Please vote for my picture as much as possible.  And read the rules, once you have submitted your vote, do not click on that link again or it will cancel your wonderful vote.

Click on the link below to take you to the page:

http://www.thepinupmag.com/pinupcontest/dollface-janel