Atelier Emmanuel runs an Academy for our apprentices, a sort of post-graduate training in the Old World style. Before we took a Summer break, we decided it would be fun to organize a photoshoot for them. The apprentices were given little guidance, other than that the shoot would be indoors with a basic backdrop. We supplied the photographer. They came up with the concept, model, wardrobe, makeup and, most importantly, the hairstyle.
I'm happy with the results of the shoot. I feel it shows my skills in updos, and conveys my interpretation of wedding hair: timeless and elegant, yet playful and modern.
Having never done a photoshoot before, it was an interesting experience — especially because I had my sister as a model. Directing her was hard. We're just used to smiling for photos, so it didn't come easy for her to make different expressions and give different looks. I also wasn’t used to how the model’s wardrobe looks completely different on camera than in real life. Next time I would pick outfits that have a little more flair. The plain white dress I chose didn't really work. We ended up getting rid of it and just using the sheer material seen in the pictures.
All in all, the photo shoot was a great experience. For the next I want to focus on hair color, doing something which expresses seasonal trends.
Styling: Nicole Siri
Makeup: Clifford Hashimoto
Photography: Tara Arrowood
Model: Gina Siri
After graduating from Cal Poly in 2009, Nicole decided to follow her passion for hair. She enrolled and completed the cosmetology program at College of San Mateo. Nicole was licensed in fall of 2010 and immediately pursued Atelier Emmanuel for an apprenticeship. After 18 months of apprenticing, Nicole is now a Junior Stylist.
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