Hudson Valley Fashion Photographer { Kara Forshay Salon and Spa }

I recently had the opportunity to work with a local hair Salon, Salon Foushee & Spa. Their salon had won a chance to work with the Editorial Director of Paul Mitchell, Lucie Doughty. I have to say I haven’t had this much fun on a shoot this large in a long time. Not only was it great to work with a fun team of passionate hair stylists, Lucie was one of the most fun people I’ve ever been with on a shoot.  She was smart, creative, and insightful.  Exactly the kind of person I want to be with on a shoot like this.  It was great to have that kind of teamate when you’re on a huge shoot like this.  We were shooting

Portrait Photographer Hudson Valley { Antoine Du Chez Fashion Show }

So I recently got to do some fashion work for the Antoine Du Chez Spa in Cherry Creek.  Which was a total blast.  I love working with their creative team.  It’s a bunch of extremely passionate, and very talented folks that have a blast every time they get together.  They wanted me to come out and shoot their runway show, but I managed to get a few portrait style shots while I was there.

I’ve been learning how to use my beauty dish these days more and more.  I’ve figured out so many great uses for this wonderful little modifier.  It’s a blast to work with and produces such interesting light.  Some might call it boring, but it’s just so versatile with what you can do with the shots later.  I