Chrysta & Dixie Shoot

CHRYSTA & DIXIE SHOOT

Last week Byron and myself (Amy) shot beautiful Chrysta and one of her families horses Dixie. Chrysta looks beautiful and dreamy perched atop Dixie, gotta love the glow! You would never know the temperature was in the triple digits, Chrysta looks perfectly dewy! I have to say Dixie was quite the horse looking straight at the camera and holding still the entire time!

Thanks Chrysta for being such a SUPER model!!

We have to give a special thanks to her mother Marcia Fetherston! She did Dixie's Hair and Make-Up! Lots of washing and soaping for Miss. Dixie! To view more pics of Chrysta and Dixie go to our photos at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=68259824984

Photos By: Amy & Byron Alcid Hair & Makeup By: Amy Alcid

Model: Chrysta and Dixie

Looks like this was our last shoot of the season -no more daytime outdoor shoots now, it is too hot! We will be shooting indoors now or in the evening whenever possible.

Make-Up Tips For The Heat!
1. Before applying any make-up wash and exfoliate. This will get rid of oil that breaks down makeup and exfoliating will remove dead and dry skin creating smoother skin. Try Mark Go with the grain light exfoliating beads. http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=35808&from=search&find_spec=exfoliator&camp=200912&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1

2. Skip heavy foundation and go for tinted moisturizer. Lighter and less likely to cake from the heat. FACE Stockholm has a great one with an SPF of 20! http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=200

3. Use cream to powder eyeshadows that will dry on the lid and will stay put! Try Benefit's creasless shadow. http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=245879&CategoryID=39816

4. Use Waterproof Eyeliner, smudge in a bit for a softer look that will not slide. Try Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner Pencil in 8 shades. This waterproof eyeliner can stay on up to 16 hours!http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=9&ProductID=47

5. Waterproof mascara. The heat only helps smudge regular mascara. See if your fave brand comes in a waterproof version. Maybe you want someting new, try Max Factor Stretch & Separate Waterproof Mascara. Check out some reviews. http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/product/6095161/max-factor-stretch-separate-waterproof-mascara

6. Forget lipstick in a tube. Go for the wands-they are already liquid. Line and fill lips with a pencil that is your lip tone and swipe lips with your choice of wand lipgloss and go! Try the wands from face too many to choose from! http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=12

7. Last bun not least set makeup at the end with EVIAN Evian® Brumisateur® Facial Spray Mineral Water Spray(Imported from Evian-les-Bains, France) http://www.shopevian.com/c-7-brumisateur-facial-spray.aspx

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ASPIRING MODEL RENE

Here we have Rene M. an aspiring male model. It was a great shoot since Rene is one who can keep his ego in check.

Here is MY Top Ten Wish List of a Model’s Photo shoot Musts!

1. Check your diva ego at the door.
2. No whining allowed.
3. Tardiness will ultimately end in loneliness!
4. No cell phone photos, please!
5. All grooming in check!
6. No strange tan lines!
7. Don't overlook hands and toes. Keep it neutral!
8. Beauty inside, does matter.
9. Mama said there would be days like these, clean underwear please.
10. Get use to disrobing, anywhere.

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Photos By: Us Hair & Makeup By: Amy Alcid Model: Rene M.

TRASH THE DRESS
So many of you may know about the “Trash the Dress” trend. But for those of you that don’t I will tell you that it is basically a post photography session where you put on your wedding gown and trash the dress in a natural environment. Sometimes it is just shots of the bride and sometimes the groom joins in. But I am also starting to see young clients desiring these sessions to be done with their prom gowns. I think it symbolizes a monumental step (or change) in one’s life and it is certainly a statement for the newly married that this will be the last time you wear your wedding dress since this is the last time you will marry. Trash the Dress is a symbol of your commitment in an unconventional way and is definitely not for the light hearted or sentimental type of person who wants to hand their dress down to the next generation. Today many brides have more than one dress so if you think about it it isn't entirely out of the question. Also it is a great opportunity to play up the makeup and hair which you may not have done on your wedding day and take some edgier shots to add to your wedding album or coffee table book!
Take a look at our galleries for more Trash the Dress images. http://www.anbphotos.com/index2.php#/rgallery/4/
Photos By Us Hair & Makeup By Amy Alcid (More on this later)

Trash the Dress Images of Jennifer & Joel!

Photos By Us Hair & Makeup By Amy A