Fun and full of energy, not to mention her big curly hair... Thell's photo shoot was a joy! She was laid back and comfortable in front of the lens, especially considering her young age. With a great start to her portfolio and the great vibes, she's sure to be successful. Her big smile is infectious. Given how easy she was to work with, I'm pretty sure we finished her portfolio shoot in record time. She delivered her energy frame after frame, making it easy for me to capture some great images.
In these images you can see her heart shining through. You just wanna be there smiling...
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I am so grateful for how busy I have been lately! But along with the busy, has to come my apologies for the length of time it has taken me to turn some images around. Thankfully, Chelsea is an easy going gal! And considering how stunning the images turned out, I hope they were worth her wait.
Chelsea's white-blonde hair and stunning eyes were a great focus for our photo shoot. Her family was fun, and easy to get along with. Chelsea was versatile and ready to accomplish her four looks with ease. Most of our looks were shot in the studio, although it was just warm enough to capture...
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With Kim's motley experiences in entertainment, she was no stranger to the spotlight. Kim is a professional, and an entertainer at heart, which made photographing her portfolio a breeze! It was a full staff at the studio with Latesha Lipscomb (I Got Face Cosmetics Concierge) working hair and make-up and Dan Parker (DPark Fashion) as our wardrobe stylist.
I am often working with new models, and because of that am typically working solo. I have to say that the buzz and energy of a fully staffed studio is far more exciting, enjoyable, and sure does make my job easier! I definitely encourage...
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The photo shoot with new Matthew Agency model Breann was easy enough with a laid back model, great weather, and a conveniently available mound of balloons. But it wasn't until I began retouching her images today that I truly realized how easy shooting Breann ultimately turned out to be!
Of course, I'm speaking of her flawless complexion! Barely a blemish in sight, and hardly any work for me to do in post production. Even the most brilliant of models will need a little touch-up when zoomed in to 100%, but here, it was barely necessary. With all things considered, I am very proud to introduce...
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One of the most stunning attributes of Ondrea are her piercing blue eyes. During our photo shoot, her bright eyes and her bright personality shone in every frame I took. She has an infectious smile, one we could hardly suppress from click to click of the camera. Naturally, this made our shoot a pleasure!
We kept things pretty simple. Most of our photo shoot took place right here in the studio (in downtown Grand Rapids). Styling and hair/make-up were natural. Of course we had to shake things up a little for our final look, a little more drama and an abandoned warehouse near by finished...
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Brianna has been in front of my lens before, and so it was no surprise that she was confident and ready to shoot! Of course, from what I know of her already in our experience together at the Matthew Agency, she is a confident individual regardless. She was strong and happy in front of the camera. Our photo shoot was a breeze, and we flew through looks.
We were able to capture a solid variety of images, which is the goal of any portfolio shoot. It helped that Brianna had a solid idea of the looks she wanted to achieve. We laughed a lot, got to enjoy one of the last warm days of the year,...
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This is not Julie's first time in front of a camera. Modeling was a fond memory for her, until she decided to give it another go after her recent visit to the Matthew Agency. And now, it's time for some new memories as a Matthew Agency model.
Julie has a great commercial look, friendly and warm. Her smile lights up the room, and she was more than a pleasure to photograph. Our photo shoot had been delayed, which was VERY much my fault, and yet she was so kind and accommodating. Getting back into something like modeling after many years away is not at ALL like riding a bike. Shaking...
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Tall, dark, gorgeous, with legs for DAYS! Dasmyn is just stepping into her own spotlight as a model. With an infectious smile, and perfectly long and slender limbs, I would guess that is a step in the right direction! The photo shoot couldn't have gone more smoothly, as we clicked away look after look! Dasmyn was a joy to work with. Elegant and friendly, she is right at home in front of the lens! Enjoy! -JM
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Tall, blonde, bright blue eyes, and legs for days! Taylor is bright new addition to the Matthew Agency. And to go along with these good looks, is a great personality! Fun, bubbly, and a joy to work with. Her eyes sparkled for every flash, every snap of the camera.
Here we explore multiple facets of Taylor. The charming girl next store, her inner bad girl, and a glam queen bursting to be seen. This was a fun photo shoot, and a breeze! Enjoy! -JM
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An elegant, young beauty, Morgan is an phenomenal new addition to the roster at the Matthew Agency. Her fun, bubbly personality made our photo shoot a joy, and the sparkle in her eye shows through in the finished images. I love working with new models because they're pliable, like new clay. While Morgan took direction well, she found little ways to make each pose her own.
For a model to exude such class and poise in her first photo shoot was so pleasant. She is another fresh face I am excited to see develop at the agency. I look forward to seeing her grow as a model. Enjoy! -JM
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