Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

OBD Photography's First Award Nomination

"If you want to achieve some really big and interesting goals, you have to learn to fall in love with hard work." ~Steve Pavlina

"Practice, the master of all things." ~ Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus



I've accomplished a lot in my career as an artist. But being placed on the ballot for the upcoming Fashion Awards MD 2012 has been one of the most surprising accomplishments of all. I know I know, I haven't won anything just yet, however being recognized and categorized amongst the best is rewarding within itself.

Ok, now on to the truth...these types of things make me so nervous. And I mean like stomach bubbling, sweaty palms nervous. I've never been much of a competitive person or the type to boast about being the best. Don't get me wrong, I think I'm GREAT!! These feelings aren't about self doubt, in fact I am very confident in all that I do. But I'm much more comfortable being great behind the scenes. This interesting fact makes me a total walking contradiction because I am very outgoing and I DO like the spotlight, hey I'm a Capricorn - we generally love attention lol.

I didn't realize how introverted I've become until I saw the email above. I knew that I was nominated in the general voting process, but to make it through 10,000 nominations instantly put me in a zone.  I'm super excited and extremely shy about the award ceremony. But nonetheless, I've proudly accepted my nomination.

To learn more about the fashion awards, go to www.fashionawardsmd.com. To vote, please go to http://www.fashionawardsmd.surveydaddy.com/s/fashion-awards-md-2012-official-voting-ballot-730pm .



I'd like to hear from you. How do you deal with shyness?

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Cover Showcase: Get the Look

With Wife Extraordinaire Returns Part 2 being released this month, I wanted to showcase the makeup look that I did on cover model, Feven.



Cover Showcase

Face: MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC45
Cheek: MAC Blush in Pinch Me
Lips: NYX Lip Pencil in Fuchsia, Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Fuchsia
Eyes: MAC Paintpot in Blackground. MAC Pigment in Naked.
Brows: MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

More with DaJion...

Here are more images from my shoot with DaJion. Expect to see her gracing a book cover very soon!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Behind the Scenes @ OBD Studios


I had the pleasure of shooting Puerto Rican beauty, Angel Perez, for an upcoming book cover. Angel's lipstick is Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick, In Vogue.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Mary Jane the model “Kilt” our photoshoot

One thing I hate more than wheat bread is having a great concept, but not having the right model to execute the idea. I shot Mary Jane on Friday night and I must say that she “kilt” our session. And the pin curls that she came in simply topped the look off perfectly. I don’t do themes often, but this session has inspired me to want to come up with more. I’d like to hear from you. What other boudoir themes should I explore?
Here is an unedited image of Mary Jane. Makeup, concept, and photography by me.