BAYFashion Nov 2011
Being a Bay area model, it can be hard for us to find amazing talent to collaborate with. It’s hard to make a living because paid gigs are so limited here. But I aim for the stars and plan to achieve it and elevate my game to the point where not only modeling, but producing/directing and coordinating large fashion shoots becomes synonimous to my name. For my first directorial venture I decided to follow my ‘inspirations derived from the ‘Raw Beauty’ of my model friends, who look ravishing without the help of any expensive designer attire. First step was to find unique models for a very diverse look, models that could push the limits with their natural beauty. After it was all done, the team consisted of 12 models, 4 makeup artists, 3 hair stylists, a wardrobe stylist and of course Tim Engle as the photographer assisted by Kody James Pickern with video. The passion of the day is reflected in the shots on the following pages where we are covered in nothng but small sheets showing off our Raw Female Energy and showcasing the sexuality of a woman while keeping our dignity intact. Feel beautiful, feel sexy, exude raw power was my goal and I think I achieved it in my first directorial venture. Please feel free to leave your comments on this editorial at my Facebook Fan Page
Thanks for reading
Melissa Lewis
Models: Melissa Lewis, Sara Cecil, Nicole Lynn, Lula May Robinson, Brittany Rane, Shanice Watts, Ryann Hilairey, Shai’La Yvonne, Brittany Dawn, Katie Ovando, Farnaz Dadashi, Monika Hix Makeup: Jen Siqueiros, Darian Barton, Jasmine Cardenas, Rony MUA Hair Styling: Stacey Barton, Erik Michael Foldhazi, Sean Allien
Photography: Tim Engle Video : Kody James Pickern Stylist: Allison Cullen
Production: Melissa Lewis 31