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Oklahoma Teen Model and Photographer at the Gilcrease Museum As a teen model photographer in Oklahoma, I LOVE working with both established and new, aspiring models. I recently had the opportunity to work with one of Oklahoma??™s best and brightest teen fashion models, Aliyah. I met Aliyah when I signed up for a photography workshop in the Tulsa area. Our schedules lined up in such a way that we were able to shoot a little extra outside of the workshop. The opportunity t ......

Model Feature - Aspiring Oklahoma Model - Zhiane DempseyOver the years, I have worked with some incredibly talented, young, aspiring models and high school seniors. We've gotten some great images. But what I didn't expect was that so many of the people I have worked with also have great stories. With that in mind, I'm going to begin exploring a new, recurring segment featuring a local model, high school senior or family I have worked with. Kicking this project off will be ......

Senior Pictures – With a Purpose!Way back in the early stages of my photography life, I was very diligent about giving back to the organizations I worked with. As HotShots Photography, I was focused entirely on action sports and I built my business around the idea that it should help support local youth. I worked very closely with the Flip Center Gymnastics and Yukon High School to cover gymnastics and all the school sports – Football, Basketball, Cheer, Pom, Wrestling, Baseball, ......

From the very beginning, my photography has been a source of giving. I often donated much of my profits to local high school or youth sports teams. As I have transitioned into the Modeling/Fashion world, I am thrilled to be associated with quality groups and events that hold the same values and beliefs. The Elevation Fashion Show, created by Elevation Magazine, is one of those events.The Elevation Fashion Show provides a professional high-end and upscale fashion ......

How accessories enhance your look (PART ONE)No matter what the occasion, we all want to look polished with our game on, ready to go. It??™s is easy to achieve a complete look, whether you??™re running Saturday errands, having a night out with friends or prepping for a photoshoot. We??™ll start with the basic accessories that complete any outfit, making you look effortless and chic. JewelryThis accessory can do wonders for any outfit! Jewelry adds personality and can dress an outfit up or d ......

Photo Ready MakeupWhen it comes to makeup there's several different trends and looks that are appropriate for different purposes. It's important to note that camera-ready, stage, everyday and red carpet all have varying techniques. Here's a few tips on how to make your look fantastic for the camera!Moisturize - It's important to have hydrated skin to give your makeup a smooth surface to apply to.Prep Skin - Along with keeping your skin hydrated, you want to give your base a foundation for succes ......

Tips on how to prep for your Senior photoshoot... Believe it not, your session with your photographer is not the most important part of your photoshoot. It's all in the preparation. Getting the photos of your dreams is all about encapsulating your personal style and personality, so here are some tips on how to make the most of your time in front of the camera to tell a story all about you.Know what you wantHave an idea of the vibe, scene or image you're wanting to portray with you photos. I ......

I've recently been getting a lot of questions about what happened to the client galleries on my website. The short answer to that is simple: They're gone.Online client galleries have been both a blessing and a curse for a number of years. They are certainly an easy and convenient way to show clients the pictures we shot. It also allows my clients to select the pictures they would like to order. On the surface, that sounds like a good thing. BUT…There were pr ......

I had the honor of being a photographer at the “Fashion Awareness Show” held on the University of Oklahoma Campus on Feb. 18th. This Fashion Show was a part of Mya's Anti Bullying Project which was founded and is run by a very impressive 15 year old young lady.Mya is a very outspoken and tenacious supporter of Anti-Bullying Awareness. This show was the 3rd fashion show she has organized. The shows primary goal was to raise money and awareness against bullying usin ......