On Saturday, December 4th, our brave print models gathered to get ready for VTU's epic photo shoot. The girls from diverse backgrounds were excited, nervous and anxious. There was no time to waste. Skirts, tops, pants and dresses flew in every direction as the Creative Team collectively made official selections of accessories and shoes to coordinate with planned outfits. DeLisa Patterson and Lily Yang were ready to transform our Marymount University students into Marymount University Divas with their lip sticks, make-up foundations and vibrant eye shadows. Jessica Drake added a touch of elegance with intricate braids, curls, and buns. After a quick bite to eat, we were ready to venture out into the cold to tackle the task of doing a photo shoot in 30 degree weather.
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| Andrea and Cory staying warm |
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| Nia guiding Morgan's poses during the shoot |
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| Sacha hanging up her last outfit |
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| Ashaunte helping Himadri dress for the next shoot |
The models were prepared. Stuffed in their small carrying bags were blankets, hoddies, and even fleece pajamas! Everyone made sure to wear their coats and scarves sometimes paired with Ugg Boots, flats and tennis shoes. Nia Witlow, VTU's Co-Coordinator, helped keep everyone a little warmer by picking up fresh coffee from Starbucks. As warm as possible we finally hit the bike trail!
Despite the cold, the scenery remained beautiful. Billowing trees covered with orange, yellow, golden brown and red leaves were perfect scenery for the photo shoot. Occasionally the sun came up and lit up the autumn background and gave the models a natural glow.
Between shoots the models made the best out of the 30 degree weather. Regardless of the cold the models laughed, talked, and changed into their next look while other models had their turn to pose. Fighting their shivers and numbness, the models did an excellent job at posing for the camera in early December as they danced to keep toes warm. Even my fingers became numb as I took pictures!
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| Morgan changing back into her warm boots |
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| Tenesa was a blur most of the day...lol |
Nia became excited and ran into the forrest looking for a different location for each model. We found the perfect scenery including a secluded wooden bridge and tangled bamboo. While venturing into the forest, we had to keep our eyes out for poison ivy and thick puddles of mud, while the models wore their hiking shoes into the deep woods and quickly changed into pumps for the pictures. Wearing clothing fit for July in December, the models worked it!
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Finally! The shoot is done!
It was a big challenge moving from one place to the other to get ready for the next pose. We had to carry all the clothes and all of our belongings through the long trail. It was not easy, but with the entire team, we made it possible. It began to get colder and darker, and we knew we had to soon end the photo shoot.
After a long day, everyone was ready to thaw out in the protection of warm shelter. We walked back to the campus and flipped through the fruits of everyone's hard labor. A success! Everyone had fun and had great pictures to show for it! The model's left with an added level of confidence and unparalleled excitement for the next photo shoot.
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I want to give a Warm Thanks to:
Make-up
Hair
Jessica Drake (Current MU Fashion Design Senior)
Our AMAZING Print Models
In order by last names:
Andrea Flores
Sacha Kisner
Himadri Patel
Morgan Richardson
Our Excellent and Dedicated Creative Team Members
Cory Brooks
Courtney Deal
Ashaunte Smith
...Last but not Least...
Co-Coordinator
Nia Whitlow
Keep your eye out for pictures from the December photo shoot in soon to come in VTU publicity!
With VTU Love,
-Tenesa Brown
Creative Director
Voyage to Utopia 2011 Fashion Show
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