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Kris Ugarizza of Red Wave Photography (
www.redwavepictures.com): Kris has a talent for realizing his visions through his work. Not only is he a friend, he's also a very, VERY talented photographer, and I recommend working with him if you're in need of fabulous photos for a portfolio update!
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Kyle Bursaw of Red Wave Photography (
www.redwavepictures.com): Kyle is a very sweet guy and captures wonderful images while still listening to what the model is hoping for in the final results. I definitely recommend working with him if your portfolio is in need of a boost.
(Madison, WI)
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Huba Rostonics of Huba Rostonics Photography: Very nice guy with great ideas and the ability to make them come alive in his work. Unfortunately, he's re-located to FL.
(Madison, WI)
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Dustin Thalman of DThalman Photography (
www.dthalmanphotography.com): Dustin is a naturally gifted photographer, is laid-back but professional, and a lot of fun to work with. If you need a wedding or portrait photographer, he's your guy---just contact him through the website I've listed.
(Beloit, WI)
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Chongyi Wang of Moonsilhouette Photography (MM#2133618): Chongyi is a very sweet, creative photographer with lots of cool ideas; I only wish we'd had more time to work together. He's able to capture extraordinary images in places you'd least expect. I'd absolutely recommend working with him if your portfolio is in need of some "vamping up".
(Madison, WI)
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Sean Shimmel of Time Stands Still Studio (MM#1042749): Sean is great at creating a relaxed but professional atmosphere. I really enjoyed shooting with him and appreciate his eye for beauty and art.
(Carol Stream, IL)
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Lee Fenendaelof Lee Bonaventure Photography (MM#25297): Lee and I have worked together several times now, and he is a very sweet, thoughtful individual with a lot of fun, whimsical, and extremely creative ideas. I always enjoy the conversations that go along with the shoots:-)
(Oskosh, WI/Madison, WI)
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Ben Sprague of Ben Sprague Photography: Mr. Sprague is a very quiet, sweet, thoughtful person, while the images he captures are often bold, loud, and intense. I very much like his style, and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again.
(Oshkosh, WI)
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IMAGES BY AUGUSTUS: Augustus is a lot of fun to work with---happy to bend rules, ignore "Do Not Enter" signs, and allow his models to really let their personalities shine while shooting.
(Oshkosh, WI)
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Alan M. Ross (MM#274169): A very nice man who welcomed several of us into his beautiful home for a shoot on a warm day this October. Although he had his own agenda as far as the photographs he needed to get (he uses them to advertise clothing online), he still wanted to ensure we models were able to get some unique, lovely and useful images for our portfolios.
(Middleton, WI)
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Kelly Kuzulka of Locked Studios (MM#2119475): Kelly was SO much fun to work with! She really helped improve my comfort level with on-the-spot creativity and just "going with the flow", and from my shoot with her we were able to get some absolutely wonderful, flattering, beautiful images. I definitely recommend working with her:-)
(Fox Lake, WI)
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Pierre Stephenson of Pierre's Portrait Art Co. (MM#2109520): Incredible job with night shooting---a sweet, "chill" guy with a great eye, good taste, and a wonderful assistant. I'd love to work with him again!
(Madison, WI)
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Sarah Wykhuis (Assistant Photographer at Pierre's Portrait Art Co): Sarah was a lot of fun to work with, manages to capture some really unique, interesting, and flattering angles, and I loved the photos I received from her!
(Madison, WI)
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Cory Huntington of Studio H Photography (MM#43209): Great photographer with an excellent eye for the best angles/lighting---would love to work with him again!
(Madison, WI)
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Matt Engelhart of F7 Photography (MM#2390891): Matt is an honest-to-God sweet person who is very patient and willing to take into consideration what the model needs to gain from a shoot for her portfolio. I recommend working with F7 if your port needs a bit of a boost, and if you want to work with someone in a truly collaborative effort.
(Madison, WI)
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HWP: Heather Wilson---a beautiful model with a fabulous eye for photography and a rare, absolutely *exquisite* creative flare. I ALWAYS love collaborating with her---there will be more HWP added to my portfolio soon, I'm sure.
(Middleton, WI)
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Ben Reilly of Reilly Images (MM#2434386): Ben is a young, easy-going, extremely talented wedding photographer who is venturing into the world of fashion photography. He's very willing to listen to and incorporate his model's interests and creative concepts into shoots; I'd definitely recommend working with him for any model looking to expand/enhance her (or his) portfolio.
(Madison, WI)
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Ann Oleinik of Ann Oleinik Photography (MM#2248794): Ann is a sweet, thoughtful, delightfully creative wedding and bridal fashion photographer with a great eye for both the perfect image and the perfect setting. I had the privilege of working with her at my first "bridal" shoot (though I hope to do more!) at the Spertus Center---an absolutely gorgeous architectural structure overlooking Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. Ann was able to get a couple of sample images to me and the other model within a day or two of the shoot, which (considering her busy schedule) was not only thoughtful, but quite impressive. I truly enjoyed working with Ann, as well as the other photographers invited to the shoot---not only was it a fun, valuable learning experience, but I received some wonderful, diverse images to add to my portfolio.
(Chicago, IL)
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Alan David Charles (MM#1436354): Truly incredible photographer to work with. He's had many years of real-world modeling experience (the kind most of us can only dream about) and he's able to channel that very effectively in how to appropriately direct his models. He has a wonderful eye for capturing not only an interesting, eye-catching image---but also one that is most flattering to the model, his/her wardrobe, etc. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Alan if ever given the opportunity.
(Madison, WI)
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Heather DeCamp (
www.heatherdecampphotography.com): Heather is not only a very talented photographer, she is also a lovely individual (both inside and out). My opportunity to work with her was very brief, but the photos yielded from that short time were extremely wonderful, and I can't wait to work with her again!
(Chicago, IL)
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Sarah Kaplan Sarah is an aspiring photographer studying and honing her skills at MATC. I had the pleasure of shooting with her this afternoon (02/23/2012), and I must say, she is not only a sweetheart, but also has a great eye for detail, and is very receptive to model feedback. Plus, she was able to send me copies of some of the images in only a few short hours---VERY impressive! I absolutely hope to work with her again.
(Madison, WI)
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Rory Drezdon of RoryFoto (MM#68155): I had the pleasure of shooting with Mr. Drezdon for several hours at an incredible Milwaukee location called "Bucketworks". It's a fabulous space, with so much potential for creating different themes that you really need more hours than the day allows to fit in all the ideas it inspires. Rory was wonderful to work with---patient, down-to-earth, very receptive to his model's creative ideas, and---most importantly---he shoots beautiful work. I am personally very excited to work with Rory again, and I would recommend him to any of my modeling friends---whether you are in need of a serious portfolio re-vamp, or you just want to shoot for fun, Rory is the photographer for you!
(Milwaukee, WI)
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Fred L. Timm (MM#1086): I met and worked with Mr. Timm during my shoot with Rory Drezdon. Fred is a very quiet, funny, kind man, who has a sharp eye and is able to capture the images he wants very quickly. I enjoyed meeting/shooting with Fred, and hope to do so again soon.
(Milwaukee, WI)
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D. Maynard (MM #:1581470): Modeled for a four-hour photography workshop instructed by internationally published fashion and nature photographer David Maynard. Not only was this a great modeling experience, but I also learned quite a bit about various shooting techniques, and hope to work with David again soon!
(Madison, WI)
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Fallen Oak (MM #2191037): Modeled for photographer Elan O'Neal for an outdoor, Medieval-themed shoot. Elan proved to be a very sweet and easy-going individual to work with---I'd definitely recommend shooting with him if one is given the opportunity:-)
(McHenry, IL)
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Michael Mowbray: I had the opportunity to shoot with Michael at an all-day photography workshop. Despite the unfortunately cold weather we were "blessed" with, it was a great experience to watch Michael teach the workshop students, I learned quite a bit myself (in regards to photography), and I received some really wonderful images only a few days later. I would certainly recommend shooting with Mr. Mowbray, if given the opportunity.
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Dan Frievalt: I was fortunate enough to shoot with Dan during a day-long photography workshop lead by photographers Michael Mowbray, Dan, and Pierre Stephenson. Dan is very down to earth, has a fabulous eye, and I would love to work with him again!
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F A S H I O N & H A I R S H O W S:::
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P&G Wella and Sebastian Hair Show, Hair Model: Received cut and color from the Sebastian Team, participated in on-stage demonstration of how to achieve hairstyle, and walked the runway to model the stylist's work.
(Lake Geneva, WI: 04/19/2010-04/20/2010)
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Paul Mitchell Professional Salon Concepts, Hair Model: Participated in a three-day Hair Show featuring Vivienne Mackinder.
(Chicago, IL: 07/2010)
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Onesta Hair Show, Hair Model: Received haircut and participated in on-stage product demo for Onesta Certified Organic Hair Care Products.
(Oconomowoc, WI: 10/18/2010)
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P&G Wella Hair Show/Seminar, Hair Model: Received haircut and color from stylist Nick Arrojo during a seminar taught to RZ & Company employees regarding razor cutting, product sales, and increasing clientele.
(Madison, WI: 10/23/2010-10/24/2010)
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Redken Hair Show, Hair Model: Participated in a two-day hair show at The Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI. Received haircut and color from Redken platform artist Julie Lahr, walked the runway to model new hairstyle and wardrobe for audience.
(Lake Geneva, WI: 11/2010)
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Irregular Pearl Designs at Teslacon II Steampunk Fashion Show, Runway Model: Participated in the fashion show portion of a Steampunk Convention, twice walking the runway for Irregular Pearl Designs (MM#873445).
(Madison, WI: 11/2011)
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Mignonette Custom Bridal Designs at Ravenswood Indie Bridal Show, Bridal Gown Model: Participated in an all-day Bridal Show modeling a custom gown designed by Kpoene' Kofi-Bruce, owner of Mignonette Bridal, and custom veil/headpiece designed by Violet Bells.
(Chicago, IL: 01/28/2012)
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Mignonette Custom Bridal Designs at "Be U" Wedding Show, Bridal Gown Model: Modeled a custom wedding gown designed by Kpoene' Kofi-Bruce, owner of Mignonette Bridal, interacted with customers, and answered questions about the store.
(Chicago, IL: 02/12/2012)
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Aquage at America's Beauty Show, Hair Model: Received new color and on-stage cut/style demo by Aquage platform artist Eric Fisher, walked stage, runway and venue to model new style for show attendees, posed on-stage for 15-30 minute periods before/after the beginning and end of each Aquage show, interacted with consumers, posed for photographs with customers, and answered product-related questions.
(Chicago, IL: 03/02/2012--03/05/2012)
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UWFW: The Runway Show: Modeled designs by
Land's End and
SHOO for a fashion show put on by MODA and Kj Lynn.
(Madison, WI: 03/16/2012)
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Redken: Chromatics: Modeled for an educational Redken Chromatics hair coloring workshop, receiving a lighter/cooler blonde color, but no cutting was deemed necessary. Answered questions for participants regarding the use of Chromatics.
(Madison, WI: 05/14/2012)
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F I L M:::
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"All the Pretty Lights": featured actress, artistic music video by Heather Wilson (11/2011)
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"BATTLEGROUND": background actress for several episodes in this Fox/Hulu series (12/2011)
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