Fashion for Hope

Please join me in supporting Women in need. I will be back stage doing makeup and helping to make a difference.

Event: Fashion for Hope 2010

Date: October 17, 2010

Location:Renaissance Hotel

999 9th Street NW

Washington DC 20001

VIP: 4:30-5:30 PM

Showcase: 6:00 PM

Regular Admission $35

VIP $75

http://www.innerexpressions.org/ffh2010

Info from the site:

"We are extremely excited about this years showcase, Fashion for Hope 2010. Our mission is to raise awareness for Women for Women International and financial support. This event was a huge success last year and has become an annual showcase thanks to you. With the help of our extraordinary sponsors and supporters last year, we were able to create a

phenomenal Fashion showcase.

October 17, 2010 marks the special day of Fashion for Hope. Inner Expressions and Women for Women International will come together for our second annual must see event. Fashion for Hope was created with the vision of helping others. This event will begin with a small meet and greet cocktail VIP reception followed by the extraordinary Fashion Showcase. This fashion showcase will highlight designers on skills and creativity. Through this wonderful showcase we are not loosing site of the purpose. Proceeds from this event will support the organizations projects and programs.

As seen on Oprah, WFWI mobilizes women to change their lives through a holistic approach that address the unique needs of women in conflict and post- conflict environments. WFWI begin by working with women who may have lost everything in conflict and often have nowhere else to turn. As each woman engages in a multi-phase process of recovery and rehabilitation, she opens a window of opportunity presented by the end of conflict to help improve the rights, freedoms and status of women in her country. As women who go through the program assume leadership positions in their villages, actively participate in the reconstruction of their communities, build civil society, start businesses, train other women and serve as role models, they become active citizens who can help to establish lasting peace and stability. For additional information please visit www.womenforwomen.org"

Engagement Photo Shoot: Tips from the Pros

I have had the pleasure of working with Cicely, owner of Procopio Photography. I asked her the other day for some tips for couples who are doing upcoming engagement sessions. Here is what she had to say:

“My tips for brides on engagement sessions: Really plan for your engagement session. The more you put into a shoot, the more you will get out of it. Getting your hair and makeup done is a must, you are only going to have one engagement session, so make it glamorous! Take the time to think about your outfits and what style/look are you going for. Another thing a bride can do to optimize their session is to talk to their photographer about their ideas. At Procopio Photography we take the time with all of our brides to help guide them toward a customized engagement session. Hilary & Paul are a prime example of a couple who's outfits, hair/makeup, & overall ideas for the shoot really all came together fabulously! Thank you Carla for your outstanding artistry on Hilary's hair and makeup!”

Check out some images from our latest engagement session with a fun couple, Hilary and Paul. Makeup and hair by Carla Ligon-Miller, CLMmakeup and images by Cicely Procopio, Procopio Photography.


Procopio Photography
web procopiophotography.com

blog procopioblog.com

e.mail cicely@procopiophotography.com
phone 301.221.3439

Vintage touches in a modern way...

I love my job! What easier job to make beautiful women feel and look their best on their wedding day. I meet so many beautiful brides to be. They are always beautiful on the inside and out…which makes my job even easier. I had the pleasure of doing Melody’s makeup and hair and some of her wedding party’s hair on her wedding day. I absolutely loved Melody’s vintage inspired blusher veil, it fit perfectly with her romantic up do with volume in the front and curls down the back. We also decided to give her a bright pink lip instead of red to give a modern touch to her vintage look.

Please enjoy the beautiful images by Kristi Odom from Melody’s wedding day. To view more images go to Kristi Odom’s blog at: http://www.kristiodom.com/blog/?p=2533&cpage=1#comment-876.

More beautiful images from my last Boudoir Marathon with the talented Allison Britton. Next Boudoir Sessions:

Sunday, May 30th

Friday, June 4th

Please inquire with Allison on times.

allison@abrittonphotography.com

703.973.2104

http://www.abrittonphotography.com/

Check out some images of MAKEUP and HAIR I did for a resent engagement session with Darya and James. Great meeting you both! I will see you in September for you wedding.

Images by Allison Britton. http://www.abrittonphotography.com/

Tait Boudoir

Beautiful, sexy, invigorated…just a few things you will feel after your

one-on-one session with talented and awarding winning photographer Erica Tait. Don’t you deserve timeless images of yourself?!?

Only 2 slots left in the upcoming Boudoir marathon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May -20, 21 & 22. Please contact Erica for times and dates.

http://dcboudoir.com/

Boudoir Session

Next Boudoir Sessions with talented and The Washington Post magazine acclaimed photographer Allison Britton.

The sessions will be:

Sunday, May 30th (Just opened 2 more slots, call Allison to inquire )

Friday, June 4th (2 slots available, call Allison to inquire about times)

Sunday, June 13th (3 slots available, call Allison to inquire about times)

Only a few slots still available!

All sessions will be in Britton’s beautiful and historic studio in Old Town Alexandria.

115 S Patrick St., Ste 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

If you are interested please contact Alison.

allison@abrittonphotography.com

703.973.2104

http://abrittonphotography.com/blog/2010/04/11/boudoir-marathon-may-30th/

More images:

http://www.abrittonphotography.com

I have some beautiful blusher veils and hair pieces that you can borrow for your photo shoot. Like the white one above. The others are a black blusher veil, gray blusher veil with hot pink rosette, blue, black and yellow feathers hair piece and a finger tip length veil for the brides. Please email me if you want more details on colors and styles. Hope to see you soon!

Everyone LOVES a care package?

Care Packages and Photographers

The other day I received a “care package” from a photographer I had worked with while doing a wedding several months back. The feeling took me back to college when your mom would send you a package of goodies and treats to let you know how much mom and dad missed you. It is always nice to receive a package, even if it was something you ordered on-line…we all love packages. I take that back, it is even better when it is something you did not pay for nor one you expected to receive.

The package was from wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer Amie Otto. It included a CD with several images from the wedding we both worked on as well as a small stack of note card she had made from one of the beautiful portrait images of the bride. Needless to say I loved it! The images were beautiful. To me photography is a true art form, like many things in this industry. I always say that photos are extremely optioned. In other words, the photos from a wedding are like viewing the experience from someone else’s perspective. It is their take on your day, the people and the entire event.

When brides ask my opinion on photographers I always recommend picking a photographer that want to be around you all day. This person or persons are going to capture everything you experience as well as some of the details or tiny moments that you were too busy to admire. Amie not only has a wonderful, friendly and warm personality, but she has a timeless and romantic way in which she capture weddings, people, events. She describes her style as, “documentary and modern photography, with a classic sensibility.” I would have to agree.

Please check out Amie’s work on her site, http://amieottophotography.com/. Here are some images from the CD Amie sent me. Enjoy!

Thanks again Amie! Just wanted to let you know that you made my day!! I look forward to working with you again soon.

Next Boudoir Session

http://dcboudoir.com/