Sabrina Jones Designs presents SOIR’EE de la MODE
Bridal and Evening wear fashion show
Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport
Featuring local Fashion Designers:
Soir’ee de la Mode is a bridal and evening wear fashion show event and fundraiser for Joslyn Casle Trust. Hosted by Sabrina Jones Designs and featuring all local talent and businesses.
The Joslyn Castle trust is a non-profit organization established to ensure the preservation and restoration of the buildings and grounds of Joslyn Castle.
October 17th, 2010 Soire’ee de la Mode was a success. It was my first time being thoroughly involved with a fashion show. Thanks Sabrina for including me in this. I also want to thank Carter and Vernie Jones for all they did. Seven Salon did a wonderful job as stylists. I was told too that additional styling help came from Zenon, so thanks to you as well.
It was a blast working with models I haven’t had the chance to work with before. I realize it takes a lot of patience to model for fashion shows. There is a lot of “hurry up and wait” for the models and the great attitude of the models were appreciated. There were too many for me to name now, but know your efforts are appreciated.
Also it was a pleasure working with Scott Formann and Marlon Wright, photographing the models at the Castle. There was a great spirit of collaboration and mutual respect for each others work.
I am totally mentally and photographically exhausted. Thanks also to my wife, Karen for putting up with all my stupid stories, (I guess I could have been saying that for the last 21 years). John Stapp and Verrelle Gordon for escorting models up and down the stairs.
Here a few raw images, their will be more to come of course.
Sabrina Jones
Sabrina received her BA and MA from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where she studied Textile and Clothing Design with a minor in costume design. Her thesis gallery show debuted in the Robert Hillestad Gallery in 2008. Her designs have also been seen at Omaha Fashion Week, as well as multiple other events in Omaha. She works independently as a designer, specializing in women’s bridal and evening wear. She recently added children’s clothing and swimwear . Her designs have received local and national recognition and she stays active in the community by donating and volunteering for multiple charity events.
Sabrinajonesdesigns.net
Fella
Fella always set out to make something new. A holder of a degree in textiles and design. Fella is a designer of amazing looks for both women and men.
fell3@cox.net
Buf Reynolds
Buf has been designing and constructing fashions for 15 years. She hopes to help with making women feel beautiful and hopefully one day she hopes to have her own label.
bufreynolds@hotmail.com
Jennifer Pool
Jennifer received a B.A. in theater from University of Nebraska Omaha and MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Georgia. She has been working as a costume desginer for over 10 years. Her goal is to create and sell unique, wearable garments.
jennylizz@hotmail.com
Jane Rounds
Jane has previously worked with Omaha Fashion Week 2009 and Fashion in Salvation 2010. She aims to make women feel beautiful and confident in her clothing.
round.jane@gmail.com
Jennie Mason
Jennie Mason graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City in 2008. Her clothing line, radioactive heart, focuses on tailored, classic designs for men and women. The collection is sci-fi inspired with an apocalyptic edge. Hand screen-printed fabrics make each piece artistically unique.
Shawntelle Kuhlman
Shawntelle attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with a major in fashion design. She has been doing custom and contract work for the past 8 years and wished so share her ideas with the world and give peoplel beautiful, unique garments to wear.
shawntellekuhlmann@gmail.com
Kevin Steward
Kevin C. Steward( Threaded Inc) Has been a local designer for over 15
years. He has done costuming for local theater companies- Dundee
Dinner theater, Shelterbelt Theater, Snap Productions, Skull Duggery,
Baby D Productions, also with the Nebraska Theater Caravan, and
with varies theaters in San Francisco. Kevin is a 3 time nominated
and 2 time TAG award winner for OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME
DESIGN. He works for Ralston Costume during the day as one of the
theater department designers and at night works on his own fashion
line. When not working/designing he enjoys hanging out with
friends, going to live events, theater, swimming, running and
biking. Kevin would like to thank his family and friends for the
continued love and support in everything he does. Good luck
contestants
To purchase any garments and one of a kind creations, please
contact him at Ksteward921@gmail.com or thru facebook- Threaded
Inc.
Sarah White
Fashion Merchandising graduate from UNL. Sarah White designs jewelry in her spare time. Always using reclaimed materials and trying to make something new and different. Specializing in one of a kind statement pieces and wedding party jewelry.
How to choose a good headshots photographer:
1) Find a headshots photographer you believe you will be comfortable shooting with. I firmly believe that being able to “hit it off” with a photographer and develop a good rapport with them can make a huge difference in the way your headshots turn out. When you’re comfortable and enjoying what you’re doing, it’s much easier to project one’s self to the camera in a confident, comfortable, and positive fashion. You’re also much more likely to feel comfortable experimenting with different looks, facial expressions, etc. which can lead to some truly unique, eye-catching, and outstanding headshots. Smiles are genuine, not fake, and expressions tend to be much more vibrant and alive.
If at all possible, take some time to speak with your prospective photographer(s) beforehand to try and get an idea of what their personality might be like and how they communicate.
2) Find a headshots photographer whose portfolio demonstrates that they can take quality, professional looking headshots done in a style that you really like. It should go without saying that you should like the work of the photographer you choose to work with. You may not feel like a definitive judge of what makes a perfect headshot, but it is important that whichever headshot photographer you choose consistently demonstrates in their portfolio that they can take the types of photos you are looking for.
If you love a photographer’s style and the work they have in their portfolio, the chances are very good that you will love the work they do with you.
Photographers’ “style”, what to avoid:
Some photographers work hard at developing a particular “style” of headshots in order to stand out in the very competitive business of headshots. In some cases, this will make no difference one way or the other, provided you like that particular style. However, there is an increasing trend by some headshot photographers to overly crop a photo. This means to cut off or exlude certain features of a subject, such as hair, foreheads, chins, ears, etc. In some cases, this is perfectly acceptable. But in other cases, extreme cropping is a sure sign that your photo will end up in the casting director’s “rejected” pile.
Basically, if your headshot is hiding a particular feature from a casting director that they feel is significant, then your photo has been excessively cropped. Overly cropping an actor’s hairline can lead the casting director to believe you may be bald. Maybe the ear that is conspicuously left out of the photo is disfigured? Maybe you have a huge scar on your chin. If it’s not in the photo, they won’t know.
Over-cropping is bad. Avoid it.
Physical preparation:
Before you get your headshots done, be sure to examine your face, eyebrows, and hairstyle to determine if any minor adjustments may help. I’m not suggesting cosmetic surgery! I’m talking about plucking your eyebrows or possibly getting your hair trimmed.
Be sure to take care of all hair removal prior to a shoot, but leave at least 2-3 days between when you wax/shave any sensitive areas and your shoot date. This time is necessary to allow for any irritation to disappear before your shoot.
Although the focus will be on your face, take care of your nails in case they end up in the shot. Be sure that your nails are neat and well maintained. If you plan on posing barefoot, be sure your feet and toes are in good condition.
If you plan on showing your smile, be sure that your teeth are ready for prime-time. If your teeth are discolored, you may want to consider having them cleaned/whitened.
72 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SHOOT
Be sure you have worked out all the necessary details about your shoot. You should know where you’re supposed to go, the easiest & fastest way to get there, and what you need to do to prepare for your shoot.
Please be sure that you know how to get to the location where you are shooting. If you are working with a make-up artist, please be sure that they are aware of these directions as well.
You should also have a good idea of what items you are going to bring to your shoot.
24-48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SHOOT
Eat healthy. Drink plenty of water. Avoid fatty, greasy, and salty foods prior to shooting. Avoid heavy exposure to the sun. Please avoid alcohol or anything that will make you puffy or bloated. Also avoid anything that may stain your teeth.
Assemble what you’ll need at least the night prior to your appointment so you are not rushing around in the time before leaving for your shoot.
THE DAY OF YOUR SHOOT
Please eat a light meal before you leave. Food is fuel and if you skip your meals before shooting, chances are you’ll run out of energy, lose focus, or become irritable. None of which will improve your photos.
Please bring bottled water, snacks, and anything else necessary to keep you going, but avoid bringing anything that will stain your teeth.
What to wear at a headshots shoot:
Clothes should be neat, clean (free of stains, lint, hair), and free of wrinkles.
I recommend solid color clothing, with no polka dots, no wild prints, and no distracting stripes. Clothing of this type can have a tendency to distract the viewer from the most important subject in your photos, you. Pastel colors are typically not recommended. Neither is white or black, but more importantly, you should avoid anything that clashes with your skin tone. Colors that compliment your skin tone are appropriate. If you feel you look really good in something, even if it doesn’t abide by “the rules”, bring it.
Avoid dressing in “character”. Be you.
What not to wear for your headshots shoot:
Avoid wearing distracting jewelry or anything that may distract the viewer from your face.
Avoid wearing “costumes”. Your skills as an actor should allow you to suggest a part without “wearing” a part.
What is a headshot? What is a headshot for?
A headshot is, in most cases, an 8″x10″ photo taken of a model or actor. A headshot commonly encompasses a subject’s head and shoulders, with the focus being almost completely on the subject’s face. However, some “headshots” can often include as much as 3/4 of the subject’s body (called a “three quarter” shot).
An 8″x10″ headshot is essentially “a business card for actors” which is presented to casting directors who decide whether a person has the right “look” for a particular part for a role in a movie, tv show, or theatrical part. It is not a “glamour shot”.
A good headshot is intended to market a person “as they are” (you should look your age, for example), but in as positive light as possible, accentuating the subject’s best qualities. A good headshot will often provide the viewer with a glimpse into the person’s character, or show their potential for a particular role a casting director is looking to fill.
Some photographer may claim that their headshots will get you work, but this isn’t entirely true. A good headshots can help you get your foot in the door and called in for an audition, but it won’t get you hired if you can’t follow it up with your acting chops.
A headshot is almost 100% of the time the absolute only thing a casting director has to judge you by. And if your headshot isn’t good and grab their attention in about 1/2 of a second, you’ll get passed over without a second chance or a second thought.
What makes a good headshot?
While there is no magic formula to creating a perfect headshot, and there are exceptions to every “rule”, many of the best headshots have the same things in common…
A good headshot will focus on the subject and only include what is necessary in the photo to show a casting director that you have potential for a part. Nothing in the photo (jewelry, clothing, hairstyle, background, props, etc) will distract the viewer from the main point of interest.
A good headshot will be an accurate and realistic representation of the subject. It won’t make you look younger. It won’t make you look like someone else.
A good headshot will generally “invite” the viewer in and make them want to know more about the subject. This can be done through a combination of lighting, composition, and expression.
A good headshot will avoid overly dramatic (shadowed) lighting. Good headshots are not intended as “fashion shots”. A photo can work perfectly as a fashion shot, but fail miserably as a headshot.
When do you need a headshot? When should you update your headshot?
If you’re an actor wishing to audition for roles, headshots are an absolutely necessary part of the process. You should update your headshot any time your look or, in some cases your personal style, significantly changes from that of your headshot. Your headshot is supposed to be an accurate and realistic representation of what you currently look like. If you have shoulder length hair and you suddenly go for a pixie cut, you need to update your headshot.
How much do headshots cost?
This is sort of a trick question. Why? Because you can pay a little or a lot for headshots. It just depends on your budget, the quality of the headshots you want, and the number of options you’d like to have, such as: number of “looks”, number of wardrobe changes, number of photos taken, number of hours you wish to shoot, and whether or not you wish to hire a hair stylist or a make-up artist. Different photographers provide different options at different prices.
You can always pay less. And, of course, many people want to pay as little as possible for headshots, but truly good headshots are an investment that can easily pay for themselves in the opportunities they create. You probably don’t buy the absolutely cheapest shoes you can find, so my advice, when shopping around for a photographer is not to pay for the absolutely cheapest photographer you can find either.