Monthly Archives: January 2014

Discover 2014 Fashion Spread

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In August of 2013, Tropical Imaging and I did this shoot for the 2014 issue of Discover Magazine.  The fashion spread focused on local designer Kazz Forbes and featured attire from his Saint George Fashion House label.  We shot at the stunning Windermere,  a perfectly bright white and modern location to profile such a vivid collection.  Lucky for us, the owner is quite the fashionista herself and despite having extended family in, she granted us permission.

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We used a beautiful bevy of local models, including the 2013 Miss Turks and Caicos winner Snwazna Adams.

fashion13_0046  I love when the rookie steals the show!  Felicia absolutely killed it in this emerald gown!  This young teen took direction like a pro.  When coming up with the creative direction for this shoot I kept imagining these elegant gowns with movement, allowing the light chiffon fabrics to create dynamic compositions.  Felicia understood perfectly and the result, a few of my favorite fashion shots I have ever styled for:fashion13_0049 fashion13_0051 fashion13_0053 fashion13_0054 fashion13_0055 fashion13_0061 fashion13_0064 fashion13_0066 fashion13_0067 fashion13_0077

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Another couple of images which capture the gorgeousness of these hand embellished gowns, featuring sisters Frenica and Felicia.

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After an amazing morning session, we headed out on Eden Yacht Charters for an afternoon lifestyle and cover shoot.  We tried our best to get a split shot of both underwater and above water however both swell and visibility worked against us.  We hope to see that idea come to fruition for a future issue.  Big thanks to everyone who participated and made this shoot such a success!

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Melissa and Joe’s wedding

Last October I was able to help make Melissa and Joe’s wedding dreams come true.  Their wedding guests, everyone laughing and in great spirits even while chipping in to help execute the last minute details the day of, were my first indication that this was a well loved couple!  Melissa was such a joy on her wedding day, gracious, thankful, just so full of happiness!  Brides take note, your agenda for your wedding day is first and foremost to have FUN!  In turn all your guests and family members will have fun, and likewise all the people working to make your day the best it can be, will also have fun!  Which is exactly what we did and it shows doesn’t it?
Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

The setting was one part whimsy to one equal part elegance.  I love a wedding that refuses to be stuffy despite being a first class destination affair.  Please feast your eyes on these gorgeous photos by Ileana and see more on her blog,  Attimi Photography.
Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, lantern florals by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, lantern florals by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool island centerpiece by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool island centerpiece by Environmental Arts

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, pool leading out to beach

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, poolside reception with beautiful draping

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, poolside reception with beautiful draping

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, candelit reception tablescape

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, candelit reception tablescape

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, the bride wore gold

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, the bride wore gold

Melissa and Joe, I hope every minute of your day lived up to your expectations and of course I wish you both, and your big family and wonderful friends, Happily Ever After . . . . .
Handpainted chalkboard signage

Handpainted chalkboard signage

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, gold palette beach side ceremony

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, gold palette beach side ceremony

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood arch with gold draping

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood arch with gold draping

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood chuppah on the beach gold palette

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, driftwood chuppah on the beach gold palette

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, sheer organza draping for the reception

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, sheer organza draping for the reception

Melissa and Joe's wedding at Saving Grace Villa, beautiful reception lighting with 100's of fairy berries

Melissa and Joe’s wedding at Saving Grace Villa, beautiful reception lighting with 100’s of fairy berries

CHICO’s Shoot

The winter season of 2013-2014 was extraordinarily busy with photo shoots.  A first time client  came that January, CHICO’S, a beautiful women’s clothing company that had me wishing I had easy access to a store in the states!  Still love that jacket on the right!

CHICO's shoot in Turks and Caicos

This was an amazing shoot for varied locations.  We shot at a couple of our long time favorites, Bajacu and Coral House,

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This was my first time working with the radiant An Hayward, so gracious and down to earth, and Magali Amadei,  who I instantly recognized from the covers of magazines and catalogs my mother would receive in the mail.

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I was so pleased to have the opportunity to work with Chiara Baschetti again.  I last saw her on island for one of the Ralph Lauren campaigns.  So lovely inside and out!

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Photographer: Dean Isidro

Stylist: Inge Fonteyne

Hair: Moiz Alladina

Make-up: Susan Houser