Oh so sexy! Amanda + Brian a sizzling couple! For those that don’t already know, Amanda is my colorist and cuttist {cuttist? Not sure that’s a word but we’ll go with it}. She’s amazing, truly AMAZING – should I say it again, AMAZING! She’s also Kristin Vining’s {the photogo behind this sultry shoot}. Amanda is bold, beautiful and fashionable… so of course she wanted something unique! When Kristin approached me about this shoot the direction was “date night”! Let me elaborate; getting ready for a hot date on the town and then perhaps a love affair during dinner. Ok, check, done… I got this. Amanda and I set sail to New York Bride and Groom who graciously helped us with the beautiful gown + suit. From there we hit up the mall for the remainder of accessories but mostly we used what she currently owned. Wardrobe – success!
The day of the shoot I met Amanda on location of the historic Duke Mansion for a little makeup + hair action. KV arrives a little later to “scope out the scene”. This is where the go’n gets good! In my mind, we would shoot the preparation of ‘getting ready’ in the bathroom of the swanky suite {totally normal} but then take the rest of the date night downstairs to the beautiful ballrooms… typical, right!? Date night in a ballroom! Swing batta, batta swing – that’s when KV throws a typical ‘out of the box’, KV 180 degree move. Scratching the entire ballroom set up and snapping everything in the comfort of the beautiful Carrera marble bathroom. Genius! I love how her mind works.
All in all… a hot couple, gorgeous location and Tadddddddddddddda!
For her makeup I emphasized her eyes with one of my fav MAC colors “Embark”. Not all smokey eyes have to be done in your typical black fashion. Her hair was set in rollers and then pinned up for a loose unformal/formal up-do.
Dress, necklace and Tux compliments of New York Bride and Groom.
His & Her towels: Pottery Barn
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