my new business cards! yay!

"My hope is that we continue to nurture the places that we love, but that we also look outside our immediate worlds. " - Annie Leibovitz

color your life...

Ok, so I am always talking about using color for shoots. One of the best things about fall/winter? ACCESSORIES! Hats, gloves, scarves and all-year-round accessories, of course. Maybe this will give you some ideas of things you already have that can really make a photo even better!

Color Crazed Accessories by mandy4444 featuring versace shades

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold coral-inspired cuff
$215 - net-a-porter.com
Gold bracelets »

Irene Neuwirth Pear-Shaped Chrysoprase Earrings
$2,770 - barneys.com
Drop earring »

Buckled Fedora Hat at Spiegel.com
$29 - spiegel.com
Fedoras hats »

Long Heart Print Frill Edge Walker Umbrella
$44 - topshop.com
TopShop umbrellas »

Amazon.com: Ribbon Bow Newsboy Gatsby Driver Cabbie Cap Hat Olive...
$18 - amazon.com
Cap hat »

Diane von furstenberg accessories PURPLE
149 GBP - matchesfashion.com
Leather gloves »

Paisley Diamante Feather Clip
17 GBP - monsoon.co.uk
Feather hat »

Blue&Cream: We Are Owls Bird Scarf in Light Blue
$245 - blueandcream.com
Scarves »

Versace 4173 Transparent Straw > Versace Sunglasses > 4173 768/13 > UK
132 GBP - sunglasses-shop.co.uk
Versace shades »

Yves Saint Laurent - US - Belts
$395 - ysl.com
Yves Saint Laurent belts »

Photo Shoot Outfit Ideas: Romantic Blush

Romantic Blush by mandy4444 featuring a strapless dress

Carven / Silk Chiffon Bustier Dress
$985 - lagarconne.com
Strapless dress »

Petite spot silk jacket Multi-Coloured
78 GBP - houseoffraser.co.uk
Jackets »

ELLE SHOP] [gioielli Pureshuu | Ballet Shoes con corpetti fiore |...
6,195 JPY - hfm.co.jp
Flats »

PRADA Medium Square Tote
$2,350 - barneys.com
Prada totes »

Spring Ring in Rose Gold with Tourmalines
$2,780 - ylang23.com
Gold rose ring »

Oversized Origami Flower Clip
10 GBP - monsoon.co.uk
Monsoon hair accessories »

On of the most common questions I get before doing a shoot is, 'what do I wear?!' I truly enjoy this part (probably in large part due to my minor in design, merchandising and textiles). I am happy to talk through options with clients, do a closet visit, or take a short shopping trip! I have decided I will start posting options that you may be able to plan your own ensemble around (or just gather ideas from!).

The most important rule of dressing for a personal photo shoot is to highlight YOUR personality, and most of all, be comfortable. Although, keep in mind, that some of your favorites might not always transfer to what looks good in a photo. Stark white button downs with little to no details, for example, does not usually look as well in a photo as in person. Keep in mind what colors look good on YOU. Don't forget about the environment you will be doing your photo shoot in, and factor that in to your final decision (using a red brick wall as a backdrop means you might not want to wear a red shirt). Also, my favorite rule: things don't have to "match" they just have to flow to complete your look.

jcrew knows color...

so i get asked about outfits a lot and my number one suggestion? color and details!!! jcrew knows how to do color and random flow of ensembles. brilliant. take a cue from some of these photos. color doesn't just work on children, it makes photos pop. no more white shirts with khakis!! show your personality and you will love the photo all the more.

oh and i am beyond happy to help with styling! just shoot me an email.

be still my heart.

not only is sara bareilles is musical goddess, but i love that her new video is a photo based concept! yay!

a field of dreams (at least from my point of view).