BerryAmbitious: In The Now

RECENT

I did a jewlery shoot for Cristina Taranu ---Reinerland Jewlery --- sold in EdgeNY on Bleeker St

(gig found via craigslist) When I went to the casting Cristina had me try on some jewlery (rings & a pair of earrings) and they fit perfectly. She said I have huge eyes & nice hands. =D I was excited to hear back from her for the shoot.

Friday April 3rd -- shoot date (2pm-6pm)

It was pouring outside! but a lil water can't stop a model haha

The shoot took place in the basement of the store.

The make-up artist, Nickee, was a pleasure to work with - comforting & highly skilled.

We all give her much credit for dealing with my bang fiasco.

[I got some long bangs cut in late March, they looked great fresh out of the salon; they wouldn't cooperate when I had to manage them on my own. The lady who cut my hair left a bit of the bangs longer than the rest so I stupidly decided to "fix" that by hurridly snipping away; I ended up making the once longer piece shorter than all the others. Besides the uneveness, the issue with the bangs were they were much too long, & covering my eyes is a crime.] Nickee, who happens to be a hairstylist in addition to mua, had scissors handy and trimmed my bangs. I adore them now.

Cristina wanted a "timeless look." The hair style for the shoot was straight slicked back pony & straight fringey bangs. I wore 3 different dresses borrowed from another designer in the store (the pics are only shot from chest up). My task, besides showing off the jewlery of course, was to look straight ahead with a "happy dreamy look." I definitely gazed off into the distance and hope my face lived up to Cristina's expectations. =p It was such a relief not to have to look into the camera. Cristina's husband (who makes jewlery as well, he's an artist) took the photos. I felt very comfortable with the couple -- they are nice, appreciative, & definitely know how to direct.

I was rewarded for my efforts with a ring & necklace (I LOVE jewlery so I was hype). I should be getting copies of the pics soon and onto MM they will go ; )

More importantly, the photos are going to be posted on their jewlery website (yay, exposure!)

I'll be sure to update & provide the link for that asap.