Fantasy Photography: Juliet

For this fantasy photography shoot, I asked a lovely young lady whom I've done a bridal portrait with before to yet again don the wedding dress and trappings and she obliged. It proved a particularly fruitful shoot for Meaghan Mackey's hair and make-up portfolio (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Elise

A little different theme for this fantasy photography shoot-we went with early 80s rocker rather than boudoir or pin-up (is Elise channeling a 1980 Pat Benatar or what?!).

Hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Cee Cee

This was a very fun shoot indeed! It's always exciting to work with interesting props, and it doesn't get much more interesting than a Ford GT40! Cee Cee's pretty racy, too!

We were going for a 70s aloof model kind of look, and sometimes it was hard because Cee Cee couldn't stop giggling. Anyway, her husband was happy with the results, it's his mechanics jacket she's posing in.

Hey, I was curious what people think of the following "edgy" version of the wide shot. Do you like it or not? Please comment. Thanks!



Hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Natasha

A beautiful, sensual shoot with the lovely, warm-hearted Natasha. It's fun to tell a little story with props, etc. in the setting. We wanted to end up with sexy photos without being lude. All were very pleased with the outcome.

Again, hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Brittany

A little bit of Betty Page-inspired fun, plus the classic girl-on-phone pin-up. Brittany is so vivacious!

Hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Whitney

This time we took a photo shoot of Ann-Margret in red with a pink fur as an inspirational starting point. I think Whitney did a great job channeling a 1960s Ann-Margret!

Again, great hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Josi

Josi nailed the 40s Hollywood glamour look, she smoulders!

Hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Emme and Tasha

We had a very fun fantasy photography shoot recently with sisters Emme and Tasha. They have matching "sisters" tattoos. It was a "40s meets punk" style of shoot. Hair and make-up by Meaghan Mackey (www.aspire-design-salon.com).

Fantasy Photography: Marie

I'm starting a new category of portrait on my blog, "Fantasy Photography." It'll include lingerie/boudoir shoots (for brides, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, or "just because"), and "glamour" or fashion-photography style portraiture for people that want to have a sort of "dress-up" portrait session. I'm working with a great hair and make-up artist, Meaghan Mackey, of Aspire Design Salon (www.aspire-design-salon.com) to produce this type of portraiture. She's great to work with!

"Marie" was a fun, creatively satisfying shoot. I emulated a Sarah Moon Pirelli calendar shoot from 1972 which is marked by desaturated colors, soft focus, and large grain. I was very pleased with the final look, and Meaghan created a beautiful 1930s-style makeup that worked great for what I was trying to do. And of course Marie's natural beauty really shines through. Thanks, ladies, for the great day!