I survived another NYFW.
Well here I am lying. I survived a super fun time in New York with Monroe.
Yup. That sounds like a more accurate description of my weekend in Gotham. Because well, I attended ONE show. I had 11 invites and went to ONE. Fashion week is losing its zest for me. Oh wait, I digress…. attending a milion shows is losing its zest for me. I would much rather cover backstage, attend events and lounges, press dinners and tour the city. So that is what I did!
On Friday morning, I hopped on the Bolt Bus headed north and went straight to Monroe’s place in Harlem. I had no shows till later in the evening so taking outfit pics and eating were on the agenda. My favorite place to grab a bite when I get to Harlem is Il Caffe Latte. I have no words to describe how amazing their Huevos Rancheros is and I was oh so disappointed when I found out it was only a weekend special! But tried the Penne Vodka and was pleased!
This was the second outfit that we shot and although simple, I absolutely adore it. Because of the floral, soft look, I wanted to shoot somewhere a little “rougher looking”. Photography has been pretty big for me and I have been doing my best to not only learn more by reading on the technical aspects but also observing others and just getting out there and shooting. I guess I am doing an ok job because Monroe hired me to be her photographer for NYFW and I am really loving the direction we went with her recent pics! They are a must see if I do say so myself: Fashion Steele NYC!
Whenever I plan an outfit, I also plan how I want the pictures to come out. I tend to be very posey in most of my pictures but because of the soft material of this kimono, I wanted lots of movement to showcase the fluidity. Poor Monroe had to put up with me on this one because I needed to get it just right. I guess I am turning into an artist of some sort because I must capture the idea I have in my head!
People are made of stories, not atoms.
If you follow my Facebook page, you definitely saw some hilarious bloopers from this particular shoot. One particular instance, Monroe and I laughed hysterically for at least 3 minutes. So much so, that we nearly peed our pants. These are the small reasons I love photography so much. While the image of what I did is forever burned in our heads, it is also phenomenal that we were able to capture it on camera as well!
Kimono: eBay {Option 1, Option 2} | Denim Shorts: Levi’s DIY | Sandals: Schutz | White Tank: H&M | Sunglasses: H&M
Sophie
September 21, 2015 at 4:01 amDefinitely love the direction that you’re taking style photography, I’ve been experiencing with some myself. I love the contrast of the soft look of the kimono against the rough background. Love it
Buki
September 20, 2015 at 11:40 pmYes Jen! I do like the contrast between the flowy floral kimono and the hard industrial metal backgrounds. It makes the already lovely outfit pop out so much more that it would have on a plain backdrop. Good eye!
xx
Taliah Ferguson
September 17, 2015 at 5:24 pmGorgeous!
Carlos Federico
September 15, 2015 at 11:49 pmI like ALL, kimono, high heels and shoots!
MaximsFashion
Congrats and happy W/end!
Jai
September 15, 2015 at 7:41 pmCute outfit. I haven’t been back to NYFW in a long while. I keep saying I am going to go back. Maybe? #BLMGirl
Miss mMikela
September 15, 2015 at 6:49 pmLove the Kimono/Shorts combo!!! Glad you had fun! The shows can be exhausting and a lot of build up only to be underwhelmed, so I know the feeling!
Teena
September 15, 2015 at 4:53 pmLove love love these photos! Your photography and shoots are definitely evolving. Only way to go from here is UP! <33