Apr
12

Feeling So Free

By Ria // Designer, Local, Lookbook, Models, Styling, Videos // 20 Comments

A few months ago I had a back to back opportunity to work with fashion photographer Shamayim. The first shoot I blogged about but I never got around to editing the pictures and video from the second since I took so many. I still haven’t touched the video but I finally narrowed down the pictures for posting. The makeup artist for this shoot was Nikki Oxley who was so awesome. Not only is she a killer makeup artist, she’s also English so I got to hear her delightful accent for the entire shoot. I love accents.

We were shooting for new clothing line Zemen. Zemen was created by designer Rahel Bekele and is a modern take on traditional Ethiopian garments. Everything is handmade with amazing materials. When the line launches on 11.11.11 a portion of the proceeds will go towards organizations that micro-finance small loans to underprivileged women in Africa. Their website hasn’t launched yet, but you can of course check Zemen out on facebook to stay in the loop.

Whenever I style, I like to take photos for the blog to share with you guys. I took A LOT this shoot. I was kind of snap happy. So I narrowed it down. I really wanted to steal one of these dresses for myself. I can’t wait for the launch, they are absolutely amazing.

The photographer sent me a zip file of images I haven’t even gotten a chance to look at from both shoots so you may still see final images from this shoot pop up in my portfolio in the future. Oh and the model, it’s the fabulous Brittany DePriest. I’ve seen this girl come up so many times for shoots and either the shoot didn’t pan out or we went with a different model etc. I was really glad to finally get a opportunity to work with her. I really like her a lot personally and professionally. She was great. She’s all over target and Seventeen magazine too. Go Brittany! She’s signed with NEXT for anyone curious.

The second photo is a random shot I took with an extra piece of garment we were playing with. I should have pinned it in place but whatever we went with it.

A girl on the beach wanted to take a picture with Brittany

Tags: Brittany De Priest, Freelance Fashion Stylist, Lookbook, miami fashion blog, Miami Fashion Stylist, Nikki Oxley, Shamayim, Zemen

20 Comments to “Feeling So Free”

Ira Velychko April 23, 2011 at 10:53 pm

Brittany looks gorgeous. and the colors/clothes are amazing

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Ms. Eggplant April 23, 2011 at 10:54 pm

you look smashing!!!
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Ria Reply:
April 24th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@Ms. Eggplant, Ummm I’m not pictured…but thanks for visiting.

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the nyanzi report April 24, 2011 at 6:52 am

impressive work.

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empress April 24, 2011 at 7:59 am

what an amazing job! the photos are lovely!

- xx Q

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Alice April 24, 2011 at 3:21 pm

wow, she is so beautiful! she’s got this grace to her that makes me not able to take my eyes off of her

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steffy April 24, 2011 at 4:39 pm

ria,
the model is just stunning and love her makeup! lovely photos, your life is so glam i love it!

<3 steffy
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Abi April 24, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Love fashion, and love fashion with a cause even more. The model is absolutely gorgeous as is the kaftan in the first half of the video.

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Ria Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
@Abi, The kaftan in the beginning is the only thing the designer didn’t design. It is a traditional Ethiopian garment and that’s where she bases her inspiration from for her other pieces.

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The Airport Look April 24, 2011 at 10:39 pm

i so love this shoot love the concept.

xoxo,
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Sequined Frosting April 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm

i love the last photo it’s so so amazing.

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A Fine Balance April 24, 2011 at 11:48 pm

Thank you for you comments on my blog! I really appreciate you taking the time and congrats n your first photo shoot …I wish I had the guts to do it and find someone in my area who could do it.

Would love to follow you but not sure how on the site.

xoxo
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Ria Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
@A Fine Balance, It’s actually not my first photoshoot, but thank you! It can be really tough sometimes.

You can follow me on bloglovin. My site is hosted on my own server not blogspot so I don’t do google connect. Bloglovin is a great rss reader for blogs especially fashion blogs. http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2053086/ria-michelle/follow

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Tamanna A. Shaikh April 25, 2011 at 1:10 am

Lovely shots and superb make-up! I love the British accent too!
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Foralltheshoes April 25, 2011 at 4:07 am

Thanks for your lovely comment! I like so much your blog
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Audrey Allure April 25, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Gorgeous photos; definitely love the styling especially for that first look!
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Gervin April 25, 2011 at 3:35 pm

Brittany is ravishing!!!!
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wobblinbetty April 25, 2011 at 4:14 pm

wow, you surely have a fab job hun!!
loving these shots and the clothes look amazing!
xxx
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the Versastyle April 27, 2011 at 12:06 am

this looks awesome.. can’t wait to see the shots! nice work dear!

xo
annette
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Amanda April 28, 2011 at 11:49 pm

Brittany’s gorg and this shoot makes me want to go on vacay
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