Photoshoot!

I went on my first photoshoot ever this week. I couldn't believe that it took over 5 hours for just one model, one gown, one perfect picture! Before the work began, we chilled back with some food from Wichcraft (yummy sandwiches) and played with the photog assistant's dog.

One of the editors also thought it would be fun to take a shot of all our hot sandals we all happened to be wearing...

I then helped the fashion director dress the model in a variety of gowns and pick the top 3 dresses. Our top picks from l-r were Reem Acra, Christos and Monique Lullier. The Monique won! And I layed out the pretty jewelry in consideration for the shoot.

While the model, Nicole (who happens to be a regular on Gossip Girls in Blair's posse!), got her hair and make-up done. I helped the assistant editor interview the makeup artist about why he chose certain beauty products for this shoot/story. We then put on the Monique Lullier and finally got to picture taking. It was a very lengthy process and it's interesting how a couple strands of hair out of place warrants the hair stylist to come rushing with his giant hairspray and brush. We probably took at least a few hundres shots and several different make-up and hair looks until we finally got the "perfect" one... though I thought they were all pretty good!