This will probably be a two pronged post so I'll do the less introspective piece first. Project2010 had a slight delay because our intrepid photographer needed a little break. That's perfectly fine as the picture Barney delivered was fantastic and just what I asked for. In case you were wondering what I asked for it was something quirky but appropriate given the outfit. The picture is adorable and regardless of how it does with the contest I'm happy that I had a chance to work with Mr. Roundel and can say he does amazing things. Not that he needs me blowing smoke up his butt. Those of you that know his work know how great he is. So without further adieu here's the photo in question.
The next wave of Project Rouge (Project 2010 whatever lol) was done by someone who has taken fantastic photos of me before. Skip Staheli was given the task of doing completely different images. I wanted one sexy vintage kind of shot and the other just edgy and not my typical kind of shot. While the second shot isn't quite ready I couldn't hesitate to share the ones that are. I think I look great and especially the 1st image just conveys something stunning to me. I love what Skip does to photos and the two shots below are just beautiful. Some of you will recognize the outfit from the shots that Ludwig Prinz did earlier this year. This was not because I was dissatisfied with what Ludwig did at all. My original thought was have all the photographers snap me in the same outfit but that wouldn't really work. This was mostly because I couldn't totally style the way I wanted to for the Phoenix Rising contest as they only wanted jewelry from the brand or associated brands used. What was available didn't really work with what I wanted to display so I scrapped the pearls you see here and honestly didn't find this hair until Hair Fair at boon.
Now if you are still reading and not staring or trying to find Barney and Skip in world to set up a shoot(highly recommend doing that sooner as opposed to alter if you wanted to as they are both incredibly busy men) then you can stick around for the last part of my daily blurb. I love what I do in SL. I have made great friends and think I do good work when I'm in a show or have to style myself for a shoot. What continues to intrigue and periodically frustrate me is how that is perceived by others. Sometimes the works is roundly supported and appreciated which feels great. I don't want to let anyone down or disappoint them of course but being acknowledged rocks. However, and this is more often the case, there is no reaction at all which I guess could be better than being slammed and saying what I do sucks. But without feedback of any kind how do you improve what you do? Now I doubt the random lack of information is going to make me slow down at all. I'm enjoying it as a I mentioned before but it would be helpful I think to hear something every now and then. Thanks to everyone that have already commented on the photo that is up on Skip's stream, it's much appreciated.
Oh and for those of you that stuck it out to this part lol. I did get an interview with the MAD Agency so I'm into round three of selection. I was a bit surprised I'll admit it but I'm thrilled at the same time. Have another practice in a few hours for SE but it should be pretty easy. Only one change and it wasn't too bad. Well that's it for now. I'll be back whenever lol ohhh and go read the Maniera blog. Some of my vintage wear posts will be there from now on. See ya later.
