So part of our whole schtick is having fun with our work, and we’ve both seen it in the world of photography and makeup, where people forget to just play and develop their work creatively. So we made a goal to do one shoot for fun each month, using fresh new faces and concepts. In search for a model, we were browsing Model Mayhem and came across Rachel Red and her doll-like face and fiery red hair. Love at first sight.
Since we had never gone to Stanley Park to shoot, we decided to head there this time. Crossing our fingers that it would be nice and sunny, it rained instead. In July. So we stayed underneath the sanctuary of the giant evergreens and managed a beautiful shoot nonetheless.
Dee finally got to do the peacock-inspired eye makeup she had been imagining in her head for months.
By the way, this is all natural light. And photoshopped very minimally. That’s how gorgeous Rachel is.
And this one is both Dee’s and my favorite, which explains why it is our front page image for this month. It’s just so optimistic, lovely, and happy, and serene. Love it.
Thank you Rachel (and Ilona!) for being such great sports! The only question now is: What next?
Makeup/Hair: Dee Wang
Model: Rachel Red
