Archive for April, 2006
Join Elke as she demonstrates her professional makeup techniques,
step by step in this ‘how-to’ video series.
Produced by Coutouture Media.net
Tags: coutouture media, video, makeup application, makeup artist, Elke Von Freudenberg
Join Elke as she demonstrates her professional makeup techniques step by step in her ‘how-to’ video series.
Step 1: Primer
Step 2: Foundation
Produced by Coutouture Media.net
Wow, what a beauty! I found this on La
Dolce Diva’s blog. Since I absolutely love
Victorian things, this shoe really appeals
to me. Isn’t it gorgeous?!
Wow, what a beauty! I found this on La
Dolce Diva’s blog. Since I absolutely love
Victorian things, this shoe really appeals
to me. Isn’t it gorgeous?!
God I love my job. Truly I do!
I sometimes have to sit back and think exactly what about it that I love so much.
Take yesterday’s photo shoot.
Model was late (her agent gave wrong location, ah, we’re in Brooklyn shooting, not Manhattan), she was cold, allergy sniffling, and just all around not happy to be there. After awhile she saw what we wanted to create on this photo shoot and she turned into a real trouper. Well, if Harper’s Bazaar used her in their April issue, well, you can see why she’s such a pro.
Shown: Model & Wardrobe Stylist Ursula
Is what we do glamorous? Well, you be the judge. We’re shooting on a rooftop in Brooklyn overlooking the skyline of Manhattan. And it’s a rooftop with pigeon cages, and pigeon feathers and you know what all over the place. And it’s cold. Windy, chilling cold.
We have 8 looks we’re shooting, which takes hours. People think the job is exciting. Well, the job itself usually isn’t. You’re too cold, too hot, in weird conditions. People watching, gawking. Harrassing. And that’s just the model.
And yeah, I try to look hip and happening on a photo shoot, but that usually doesn’t last too long, because soon my hands are filled with hairspray (why? spray on your fingers to smooth hair,not directly or you just may get hairspray in the models eyes when it’s windy. Not good!) and makeup all over my clothes…
But I still love my job. Why? I’m creating art (or at least trying to!) It’s the makeup application that makes me happy, but ultimately it’s the final photo that makes my soul soar. And hopefully,that final image will be something you look at and go, ” wow! I wish I looked like that!”
God I love my job.
P.S. See that can of hairspray sticking out of my pocket? Amazing product review coming up! A last minute hair spray purchase that turns out to be amazing! Stay tuned!
For more photos of our day, click on Coutourture’sFlicker Page. They were there recording and interviewing the process for a possible magazine article!
Summer is approaching, time to wear short hairstyles and pay special attention to your hair care, because the sun and humidity is the worst enemy of your hair’s cuticles, causing damage that results in split ends, dry hair, frizzy hair or brittle hair. In healthy conditions, hair’s moisture content is approximately 10%, but sunlight has the same damaging effect as a hot blow dryer on your hair.
When hair’s moisture content drops below normal moisture, it is necessary to increase your hair’s ability to attract and retain natural moisture, preventing dry hair. Frizzy hair is a pain that can be prevented by shampooing your hair thoroughly and then applying a rinse out conditioner to eliminate static electricity, adding moisture and shine.
Keeping a hair care routine and short hairstyles during summer does help to prevent novice effects of sunlight. Additionally, wearing a hat at the beach, and applying after sun exposure such as a Sun Hair Repair Mask, keeps or replenishes the moisture of your hair.
Well, yep. I’m still here in NY. And so far it’s been great!
I came out originally for a catalog photo shoot that went from 2 days to about 5, with the nicest group of models, creative team and clients I could dream of. Everyone from assistants on up to the top were just the nicest, easiest group of people to work with. And yes, my feet was killing me after standing on cement studio floors for 3 days straight. And an extra day of shooting in Central Park was great. Needless to say I woke up at my carpool call time of 7am, (alarm never went off!), but made the call time of 8am for the shoot, thanks to a quick phone call to Carmel Car Service who instantly got me to my exact location. Thanks Carmel! Your drivers rock!
So I’m still here, also with a personal goal that I’m trying to fulfill. I’ve told myself I’m not leaving NY until my goal comes true.
But in the meantime, I’ve been taking my book almost every day to clients, and getting great response so far. I’ve also hooked up with fashion stylist Ursula, who happily got me hooked up with 6degrees magazine for a few fashion editorials! I’ll be shooting the 3rd one tomorrow and let me tell you. The concepts, photographers, and models put LA to shame. No one here shoots just to test, no way. They shoot here for magazines and definitely make it worth your while. To shoot to get a print in your book is not good enough. And I don’t blame them. A tearsheet in a magazine is worth so much more in your book. Why? It gets your name out there. And that’s the name of the game.
Take a shoot I did 2 days ago. The model is with Trump Models, has only here in NY for 4 days so far, from Paris. Originally from Russia. And beautiful.
Stylist: Ursula M. Agurto
Hair: Elke
Photographer: Eric Hason
Model: Nadiya C. from Trump Models
Meanwhile, I’m waiting to hear about a possible 10 page editorial + cover for Bridal Guide magazine that I’m on hold for next week.
So tonight, I’m finally off to play! I’m going out to dinner with a good girlfriend at Becco’s Italian Restaurant near Times Square. I can’t wait. Literally the first non-work fun thing I’ve done since I’ve been here… And this weekend, it’s off to the IBS (International Beauty Show) at Jacobs Javitts Center in NY for the biggest beauty trade show in the US. Every hair care company you can think of that’s salon care will be there. I’ll be sure to let you know if I see anything newsworthy!
And not to forget, today’s my mom’s birthday! A happy happy birthday Mommy, and I’m so sad I’m not there to wish you in person, but as promised, we’ll celebrate when I get back.
till next time…..
