Kentucky: Aye ChiWa....Owww!

So over the past two days I have been working with awesome Marty McBride. Nobody spoke truer words than when they told me how beautiful Kentucky is. It really is GORGEOUS out here. Tall blue/green grass, warm winds, hot sun. The first days a lot of fun we spent most of the day at a wicked cool barn shooting, but then poor Chelsie got sick. I think it was because of the heat, lack of water, and just pure exhaustion. We've been traveling more than we have been sleeping. But we got some food and water in her and she did a little better. Then we all went swimming in the hotel's pool and later on Marty told us a ton of stories about things he did when he was our age. He's so great we had a lot of fun. When I awoke this morning I saw red bumps on my arms and legs and they itched so bad! Yeah you guessed it...chiggers. Why thank you Marty for this wonderful surprise. Lol. The awesome Leanna was with us here as well to do hair and makeup and she took some kind of waxy hair product and rubbed it all over the bumps. She said we had to suffocate them so they would die. Intense...we don't have bugs like that here in NY I don't think. Hopefully by the time I get home there will be no more chigggaass.

Anyway, today we shot in a few different locations and had even more fun. It was a little bit harder for me to focus and be cheery because of my bites. They were itchy and aggravating, plus it was super hot. But I pulled myself together and I think I did pretty good. Right now my body aches and I'm very sleepy so it is time to crash before our trip to Nashville for a day (no shoots) and then the long 17hr drive home.

Indiana: Part Deux

Today I had the opportunity to work with Bill Jones. He was a lot of fun and very easy going. At first I was a bit nervous but he understood and I shook it off. We ended up shooting five or six looks and had a blast. The other two models, ChelsieAryn and Ashley Meador also did a couple Guess inspired looks with me. Ashley's mother, Gina did all of our hair and makeup and it came out fantastic! We blasted music, danced around and got some really awesome images. The best part; ordering two 12 cut pizzas and breadsticks and having NO leftovers. Haha. We are models who love to eat I must say. Todays looks were very fashion/editorial based and all in studio which was pretty cool. I really can't wait to see the photos!

Tomorrow we must leave the Meador's home and set off for Kentucky. They have been wonderful hosts and appreciate everything they have done for us. Chelsie and I got really close with Ashley so it will be hard to leave her, but we know we will see her again soon when she travels our way to shoot in NY! I am very excited for this. =]

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.