When I had the opportunity to go to this fashion event I took it right away, I've seen some fellow photographer's work that had featured these designers and I knew the event would be great. It was not only a great learning experience, but a fun time shooting in the fast paced chaos that was happening while trying to get some good shots.

Anyways, the photos speak for themselves, check it out.

Oh did I mention there were two burlesque acts in between the designer's shows?

I think its safe to say fun was had by everyone

Designers:

Ashley Rose Couture Designs:  https://www.facebook.com/AshleyRoseCouture
Dawnamatrix Designs: https://www.facebook.com/DawnamatrixDesigns

Venue:

Flat Top Johnny's: https://www.facebook.com/FTJpool

Models: (list is incomplete)

Amy Bathory
Annette Chu
Laura Elizabeth Hewey
Lilith Astaroth
Erica Barret
Britteny Rose
Kacey Wilson
Kim Dorsey
Ryn Meyer
Olivia Emerald
Sierra Colleen

Hair:

Kerry Anne LaSalle
Heythere Whodoesyourhair Iwanagothere

MUA:

Megan Autrey
Heythere Whodoesyourhair Iwanagothere


Feel free to e-mail me if I missed your name,if I didn't spell it correctly or for whatever other reason

joshsouzaphotography@gmail.com

Taking photos and bringing them from a RAW image to the final image is a fun process, or at least I enjoy it. I'm always learning new ways of doing different things and making my images better. Something I hadn't done before is collaborated images with someone, and when the opportunity came I thought it'd be fantastic to be apart of it and see the outcome.  My uncle Tim Lee was checking out my images at a family gathering and thought it would be fun to do some renditions from my images using mixed media (such as watercolors, spray paint, pastels,etc) , and I agreed. Here are a few of the images photo & paintings... I think they're awesome personally, I hope you all enjoy them as well.

...and two more from Tim Lee that were not from my photographs

Feel free to leave comments and feedback. Would you like to see more art like this?

      From time to time I'd like to profile someone or something that is doing some good, while this can be difficult to find the time to do, I did manage to meet up with Jennifer Evie recently to not only see how she does all of her amazing work, but also to see what this thing she is always talking about is all about. What I am referring too is Project Cinderella, a group based out of the Gifts To Give donation center located in New Bedford and Hingham, MA. Their mission statement is to help young ladies who cannot afford a dress/gown to be able to have something amazing to wear for prom, birthdays or any other event where formal wear is needed.

Makeup by Aviva Leah

    Where Jennifer comes in is she organizes photoshoots from top to bottom, this includes a professional photographer, make up artist and hair stylist all donating their time and efforts to help out a bit. Not only does she organize all the details of the shoot, but she also helps guide new models to be successful in poses and while working in the field. The benefit is not only to display some of the amazing dresses they have to offer, but to spread the good word around Facebook and the rest of the internet that if you donate your old dresses that young ladies will get to smile at the special events they will be attending because they will be dressed beautifully.
 
Here are two shots from the Project Cinderella shoot I observed at and took some behind the scene shots while photographer Tracy King donated her time.

 I even managed to sneak a shot in during the shoot

So as you can see, this is a good cause that is easy to help out if you have a nice old dress laying around collecting dust in the closet. If you are interested in helping there is multiple ways you can get in touch to help.

http://projectcinderella.org
Telephone Elizabeth 508-717-8715 x 2328
Email: elizabeth@giftstogive.org

Drop off location / Time
The GiftstoGive Mill
21 Cove Street New Bedford, ma
Monday-Saturday 9 am to 2 pm


Thanks to Jennifer Evie and Tracy King for letting me shadow the shoot for the behind the scene shots.

Jennifer Evie - https://www.facebook.com/JenniferEvie
Unique - Photography by Tracy King - https://www.facebook.com/uniquephotobytk
Models: Bridget Hennessey, Felicia Marie
Makeup by Aviva Leah - https://www.facebook.com/avivaleahmua

Wow ....2012 is about to be over, and what a year it has been!!  Getting back in to photography has been very rewarding for me. Not only because it is awesome to have something to do that you actually enjoy, but I've met so many great people because of sharing the same passion or sharing the photos I've made. I'm not going to go crazy here, just going to share a few of my favorite images from 2012. Can not wait to see what happens in 2013!

While I normally don't like to post photos of my son all over the internet this is my absolute favorite shot of all year that came out of my camera it just so happens that this one would be one that my wife took when I handed her the camera.