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: 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: 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!