Category Archives: Turks and Caicos

JCrew Summer 2018 Photo Shoot

Last March Turks and Caicos Productions welcomed J.Crew back to our shores to shoot summer campaigns for Swim and Playa.

I had worked on J.Crew shoots before in 2010, 2011 and 2013 so it was great to see some familiar faces. It was also great to see the brands new direction, embracing more body diversity.

Models: Julia Van Os, Solange Van Doorn, Saffron Vadher

I love the images below from the Summer Blueprint story.

Models: Alecia Morais, Sanne Vloet, McKenna Hellam

Typically when I work art department for these fashion shoots I assist the prop stylist. This shoot was special in that I was able to do a little independent prop styling with a second BTS (Behind the Scenes) crew which focused on social media, email promotions such as the above and below by Bryan Derballa.

Producer: Maura Kane

Art Director and Womens Stylist: Gayle Spannaus

Photographer: Thomas Neal

Prop Stylist: Brian Heiser

Makeup: Souhi Lee

Hairstylist: Roberto Di Cuia

Turks and Caicos Gourmet Safari 2014

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gourmet safari event at the Shore Club

Last fall I met with Karen Whitt about styling for the 2014 Turks and Caicos Gourmet Safari. I was expecting this November event to be held somewhere special on property at the beautiful Regent Palms Resort The previous year I had heard rave reviews from guests describing the elaborate set-up at the spa. Imagine my shock when informed there was to be a surprise in store for, not only the guests, but the entire staff, in that they planned to host this elegant evening at a construction site! We planned a site visit to the Shore Club to evaluate. I arrived in my work boots and dutifully put on the assigned hardhat before entering. As I cautiously stepped over rubble and rebar, I must have thought of every negative imaginable. How on earth would guests in gowns and stilettos manage it, let alone enjoy it? As I was collecting my arguments against the idea, Karen continued to sell it. Referencing the safari style and the element of surprise, steadying herself amongst the concrete and construction chaos in her typical work dress of heels and high fashion. Once we climbed a few flights of stairs and soaked in the gorgeous view I began to see why the Hartling groups wishes were to hold the event here.

Shore Club fireworks for the Gourmet Safari

As the photos above can attest, it did turn out to be a magical night! Kudos to the Hartling group and Karen who took the risk in doing something unexpected and insisted on a unique experience for their guests. It may be the first and last time I have to climb scaffolding all day to decorate but it was well worth it! We all are anxious to see the Shore Club project completed. I look forward to seeing this exquisite render below turned into reality and the wait is soon over!

Shore Club render

Island Life & Times I-Pad Magazine

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The Caribbean’s only I-Pad Magazine

Anyone who has ever had a substantial conversation with Andy Mann recognizes that this is a guy who has a real passion for the Turks and Caicos Islands and is a virtual idea factory when it comes to owning and operating his business. So when he hinted at “something big” in the works last year I pressed for more info and he divulged his latest “brilliant” brainchild. I nearly couldn’t believe my ears; an interactive cutting edge I-Pad magazine filled with jaw dropping images and video footage illustrating an insider’s guide to the Turks and Caicos. Amazing and ambitious idea indeed. . . . so ambitious I thought at the time that I wasn’t quite convinced it could or would come to fruition.

Image from Island Life and Times facebook page

I attended the launch party in October and could not have been more impressed; the photography, the stories, the insight, the interactive navigation. This is one cool, contemporary read. I am extremely proud of Andy and his entire team, I spent that evening feeling very fortunate to work alongside these fine folks regularly.

Image from Island Life and Times facebook page

If you have an I-Pad and you haven’t seen any of the four issues as of yet, you are missing out! Read about it here, download it here, did I mention all this awesomeness is absolutely FREE?! Go!!

Miss Turks and Caicos competes in Miss Universe

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Image courtesy of Kazz Forbes

This summer I met Snwazna Adams, the then newly crowned Miss Turks and Caicos, while working on a fashion shoot for the 2014 issue of Discover Magazine Turks and Caicos. This 5’11” beauty was soft spoken, humble, and what I would describe as moderately shy.

Image courtesy Kazz Forbes

It was great getting the chance to chat, learning how to pronounce that fierce first name (SNOW-ANA), and learning a little bit about this 26 year old. She just traveled all the way to Moscow to participate in the Miss Universe pageant where she made the whole country proud.

Image by Kazz Forbes

We hope you had the experience of a lifetime Snwazna, thanks for being a shining ambassador of the Turks and Caicos Islands!

Image by Kazz Forbes

Saving Grace

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In July I had the great pleasure of styling for a brand new build nestled into Leewards exclusive little neighborhood bay. What a location! We watched this home take shape block by block over the last year and knowing COAST architects were behind the design, we knew it would be sure to impress. Sure enough, feast your eyes on these gorgeous images by Steve Passmore.