An abandoned building, ghostly bible and one awesome photographer!

Today I had the pleasure of meeting and working with photographer, Jeff Foley. I'm always nervous about meeting new people, but as soon as I met him, Jeff just had that personality that made me feel at ease. Within the first five minutes of talking with him, I felt like I'd known him my whole life. He's so personable and easy to get along with. He makes silly jokes and knows how to have fun. His assistant/makeup artist/hair stylist, Krystal Chromczak was a one woman show for sure! She made me look fantastic, and finally a person who can get my crazy hair to hold curls! So, Jeff asks me, am I okay with trespassing? Well what do you think? OF COURSE I AM! Now, I won't give Jeff's secret abandoned locations away, but this was insanely awesome. While he was setting up his numerous lights, I walked around and just felt so amazed by the beauty that comes with destruction. I found old books, headphones and flyers amongst trash and broken beer bottles. When Jeff told me we were ready to start shooting, I walked to my place between the lens and the lights and beside me on the ground was a special book, the Holy Bible. I bent down to touch it, only to realize that someone had half burned it. I was astonished! By burning a bible that has to be a one way ticket to hell after you die. I sure am Catholic my fans, so yes I believe that is a HORRIBLE thing. I refused to touch it and left it in its place on the ground, and so when you see the photos, maybe you'll find it in there. I shook of the creepy, spiritual feeling that came over me, turned on some music and we pumped out amazing images. Just looking at them on the camera I am excited to see the finished products. Needless to say, it was an awesome shoot and I would definitely work with Jeff again on more projects! He definitely gave me an amazing memory to carry with me.

On my way home from the shoot.

Tara Smith Casting

So, today I decided to enter a casting for Tara Smith; organic and natural haircare. The company is looking for 5 models for their campaign. Who doesn't love organic hair product that is good for your hair?! The fun part is I need votes in order to "win" the casting.

So, I'm asking you all to vote for me once every single day and help me out. If I don't win I will not be devastated, because I did try.

http://www.exploremodeling.com/Casting/TaraSmith/35430/Nicole_B.aspx

Thank you in advance!

Get Fit!

After some serious contemplation over the past few weeks I have decided that I need to hire a personal trainer. No, ladies and gentlemen this does not mean that I am fat. At 5'4" and 110 pounds I'd like to believe I am anything but. For self confidence issues and really needed something positive in my life right now, I am doing this for me! I want to get in shape and look good no matter what I wear; tuxedo or birthday suit. Get my drift?

I asked around to some industry friends in my area and was referred to Alan Boetticher of, Alan's Body Revolution/Albany NY Fitness! I sent over an email and he responded promptly. We both have busy schedules be we finally agreed on a date and time and met up yesterday afternoon. I have to say, he was a breath of fresh air. You know how you're always nervous that people are going to be sketchy and weird? Well Alan was nothing like that. He was easy to get along with and very kind. He asked me personal questions about my health and did not judge me based on my answers. Alan really seemed to care about me as a person and a client. After the meeting I was so thrilled it was a definite, SIGN ME UP! And now, we start training in two weeks. I am pumped.

Now most people have specific body goals when they hire a personal trainer, I however am more focused on gaining a positive body image. I want to look in the mirror and like what I see. And I'm not about to develop an eating disorder to get there. I see what they do to people, so I'm trying to take a healthier approach. This industry is tough, and people can crush you if you let them. The trick is to not take everything to heart and always try to see the best in yourself. Knowing this in my brain is a lot easier than knowing it in my heart. If I have to choose a goal for my body it's to drop a couple inches from my waist and also hips. I want to fit nicely into a size 2/3 with no love handles hanging there as an eyesore.

I'll keep you updated with my progress along with other fun posts about my life! =]