Fashion Forward Look Book Photo Shoot :: St. Petersburg Fashion Photographer

It would be kind of cool if I could say this shoot was in the works for quite some time and it all came together smoothly. It would be kind of cool. But what's even better is that this shoot was in the works for about 3 weeks and it came together quite nicely! loL On the spur I texted a couple of my friends and asked if they would like to model for me :) and fortunately they said yes! I then started looking for wardrobe stylists in my area and struck gold when I came across the lovely Aneesa and Marianne of The Trunk Stylists - seriously these girls are FABULOUS at what they do - visit their Facebook Page. I found an amazing makeup artist, Hershley (sounds like Ashley), of Sweet Kiss I can't wait to work with her again. And finally I called up my good friend and fellow photographer, Naomi.

Ahhh man! Those cupcakes were delicious (from It's Icing on the Cake in St.Pete, FL)! And how cute is that fondant?! Gina (the owner) added a very nice touch :) I wanted to keep everything bright and colorful to stay in a cheerful mood and celebrate the spring weather - my favorite season.

We worked outside (in 85 degree heat) but everyone was good sport and thankfully we had plenty of shade (and ice cold drinks loL). I honestly thought this shoot would last for about 4 hours. No, no, no! I under estimated the time it would take for hair and makeup! Attention newbie photogs. who are planning a photo shoot requiring hair and makeup: allot a lot of time for hair and makeup for each model and each look! 

St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer :: Ashley Senior 2012

This young lady has it all! Beauty and Brains...she was just voted Senior Class President for the up coming school year! Say whaatt?! loL Good job girl! I met up with Ashley and her mom in downtown St. Pete and I have to say I really enjoyed talking and getting to know the two of them. I had no idea Ashley was involved in so many activities (setting a good example for her younger sister) - a youth council group, SGA (student government association), she volunteers throughout the school year, she has excellent grades and still manages to watch America's Next Top Model loL! She is sure to go far :)

Another (major) observation you may notice about her is that she loovveess her shoes! I was so happy when she decided to incorporate her personality - love for shoes - in her session! A great way to personalize your photos, don't you think?

TOP TEN for TAMPA!

There is a huge rumor (not fact yet...) that H&M, an ultra fab clothing empire, is coming to Tampa, FL! International Plaza Mall to be precise. I'm really hoping this is true since I love practically all of their fashion! What sucks though is that the closest one is in Orlando, but I usually only go to H&M when I'm in NY, so having a store across the bridge would be great! I've created a list of reasons why I think H&M should finally come to Tampa! You most definitely can add to the list if YoU have any special reasons too ;-)

*some of these reasons are just silly and meant to be funny, please take it as such*


Dear Hennes & Mauritz (H&M),

Here are 10 reasons why I think you should build a store at International Plaza...

1. You have thousands of young men and women in the Tampa Bay area just waiting for your doors to be opened!

2. Your commercials keep popping up on my TV and I keep wondering and hoping it's because another H&M store is soon to open.....at the Tampa International Mall of course loL

3. I can guarantee if a store opens in Tampa my wardrobe will change for the better ;-)

4. I'll have a reason to drive to Tampa on a weekly basis (loL jk - for my friends who live in Tampa)

5. I'll be a little more fashion savvy =D   (*2 thumbs up*)

6. This economy is horrible! Wouldn't you much rather have us spend our money in your store as opposed to in our gas tanks having to drive back and forth from Tampa to Orlando :(

7. I'm running out of reasons... loL

8. Still running out of reasons...

9. Tampa Bay is where it's at!

10. Duh! You're H&M and we're Tampa! A perfect match, don't you think!? Plus I hear we have 20,000 - 49,000 sq. ft. worth of space for you to work with - who wouldn't shop there?

I think you guys should really consider this, especially since you don't offer online shopping in the U.S. (yet!). Anyway, thanks guys :)

Love Nina!

St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer :: Kiara Senior 2012

Kiara is such a lovely and smart young woman! I met her earlier this year in one of the classes I tutor here in St. Pete. This girl is HILARIOUS!! For real! I am always laughing when she is around :) I enjoyed taking pictures of her on this (HOT) Saturday afternoon at the historic St. Petersburg, FL Pier and I have to say she was a real trooper with minimum shade around - meaning the bright Florida sun was beaming, but she kept a cool attitude ;-)

Without further ado....I present to you the fabulous Kiara Allen N~Grace Photography's 1st Senior Model for 2012!

Fashion Forward: St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer - sneak peek

Here is a sneak peek of our photo shoot last week!

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