Date: July 14, 2011
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location:16613 Kilbourne Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Concept Motorsports Summer Car Nights
Date: July 14, 2011
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location:16613 Kilbourne Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
Friday, July 8, 2011
Unlimited Fantasy Fashion Show 06/04/2011
Unlimited Fantasy Fashion Show 06/04/2011, a set on Flickr.
Unlimited Fantasy Fashion Show
Venue: Vibe lounge
Date: 6/04/2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
DaShoot Spotlight July 2011 Model
If you have been following DaShoot Spotlight for a while have come to expect a featured model or two each month. Well, July is right around the corner and it's time to feature a model or two.
So, you may be asking yourself what do I need to do or who do I contact or better yet how can I make this shoot happen? Actually, these are very good questions and the answer is very simple. In order to be featured on DaShoot Spotlight you will need to do a photo shoot, model interview and be comfortable in your own skin.
DaShoot Model Inquiry contact
Facebook: (inbox me. Do not post on my wall)
http://facebook.com/diezel4lyph
Email: Reid.dean@gmail.com
Posted By: D. Reid
So, you may be asking yourself what do I need to do or who do I contact or better yet how can I make this shoot happen? Actually, these are very good questions and the answer is very simple. In order to be featured on DaShoot Spotlight you will need to do a photo shoot, model interview and be comfortable in your own skin.
DaShoot Model Inquiry contact
Facebook: (inbox me. Do not post on my wall)
http://facebook.com/diezel4lyph
Email: Reid.dean@gmail.com
Posted By: D. Reid
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Concept MotorSports Summer Car Show Casting Call
The Concept Motorsports Summer Car Show is a weekly outdoor event held in Oak Forest, IL for seven (7) weeks. The first car show will be held on June 16, 2011. This is an evening event and select models will be required to have dependable transportation and promptness is extremely important. Additionally, select models will be chosen to attend the DUB Car Show http://www.dubshowtour.com/ on July 16, 2011 at the McCormick place. We are looking for models that understand that concept of sexy cars coupled with sexy models equals a great event. This is paid work for selected models.
Date: June 11, 2011
Time: 12pm -3pm Being late will not work in your favor regardless of how good you look.
Location:
16613 Kilbourne Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4621
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4621
Gender: FEMALE
Age: 18+ (18 must have consenting parent or guardian present during casting call)
Attire (very important):
Fitted T-shirt
Black spandex
Heels
Have in hand:
Valid proof of age (i.e. drivers license or state ID)
1 full body professional photo (extremely important)
Website: http://cnmotorsports.com/
Video:
Monday, April 18, 2011
HAIR WARS @ ENCLAVE
If you did not attend the Hair Wars event at the Enclave on 4/17/2011 you missed a good event. The event consisted of 10 salons, over 60 models and cash prizes. I usually do not attend night club fashion shows due to poor lighting and smog / smoke machines. However, this event was well prepared and it seemed as though lighting, long runway and controlled smoke machines were taken into consideration. To be honest with you I expected to deal with really poor lighting and smoke; however, to my surprise this event exceeded my expectations. I must admit that I was quite surprise at the amount of models that were participating in the Hair Wars event. When I arrived (around 9pm) I met one of my fellow photographers in the lobby and we chatted for a few minutes then I met another fellow photographer and we chatted for a few minutes as well (your starting to get the pictures). Well, after a bit of time passed by from chatting. I asked where all of the models are. I was told that the models were around the corner (down stairs). Since I had never been to this venue I was clueless where downstairs actually was. So, I waited a few more minutes, chatted a bit more then asked how do I get downstairs. Luckily Marco Foster was kind enough to escort me to the plethora of models. When I finally made it downstairs all I could say is WOW! There had to be at least 60 models broken out into 10 teams (salons). I must admit that there were several models that I had never seen before and the models that I knew I did not recognize. Recognizing models in a den of models, stylists and makeup artists is harder than you think; oh, did I mention all the models were in costume and makeup. The show started at 11pm and again I was impressed with the preparation of models. I have been to several night club fashion shows only to see models practically sprint the already way too short runway, but not this event the runway was pretty long and the models took their time on the runway (photographers like this) and put on a good show.
1.Pazzo Salon
2.Lisa Thomas Salon
3.Michael Allan Studio
4.Verto Salon
5.Juan Daniel Salon
6.Rockstar Fades
7.Colloriffic Coiffure
8.Frank Gironda Salon
9.Aqua Salon
10.MGo Fashions Salon
Prizes include:
$1,000 cash prize to the 1st place winner
Large Gift Bag sponsored by Sebastian Professional Hair Products (value $1000) + Lock&Loaded Men's Trend Cut & Color in Salon Class (value $1500) + Airbrush Academy HD Makeup Class (value $300) + Mario INK Tattoo (1 hour session value $150) + GoykPhoto Session for the salon (value $1000) + TIGI gift certificate (value $250) + Bull-eh-Dia's Tapas Bar gift certificate (value $500)
Photographys: More photos at Enclave
Visit link to see more photos Enclave
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Photographer and Models Event now in the Chicago South Suburbs
Where does the time go? It's just about mid-March and I have not posted anything this month. Well, in my defense I have been quite busy trying to create and build an environment in the south suburbs for photographers, models, makeup artist, stylists and designers. The environment that I am trying to facility will provide an opportunity for awareness, networking and skill building. Currently, the majority of the events or workshops take place in the city or north of the city. Well, truth be told, there is talent in the south suburbs and I know it will take more than myself to make a difference. I don't plan on going at it by myself. My goal is to be a facilitator and help foster awareness here in the south suburbs.
So, how do I plan on doing this you ask. Well, for starters I started a new meetup group called Blue Island Photography (http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/) and membership is free. Secondly, I secured a spacious location to hold monthly or bi-monthly events / workshops. I have scheduled the first event/workshop for March 19, 2011. I have worked pretty diligently promoting the event and I can truly say that the old adage of "Build it and they will come" is a bit of a fallacy. That adage should be changed to "Build it and work your butt off promoting and you might get a response". Honestly, I have learned quite a bit during this short period of time attempting to establish industry awareness in the south suburbs. Everyone aspiring to be in the industry as either a photographer, model, makeup artist, stylists or designer is only six people away from become a huge success.
So, saying all that I say this. If your an aspiring model, photographer, makeup artist, stylist or designer you should be working your craft as much as you can and as frequently as you can. The events / workshops that I will be hosting offers such an outlet. To find out more about the event/workshop scheduled for March 19, 2011 visit http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/events/16723609/ also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197187973642987 the event is open to every that has a desire to improve and network.
DaShoot Spotlight
Monday, February 28, 2011
Photography and Modeling Group Comes to Chicago South Suburbs
Well, February has drawn to a close this is my first post for the month. If you have been following this blog you probably notice that I did not feature a model this month (not by choice). Actually, the month of February has been quite busy and with it being the shortest month of year time just flew by. I have a few models in mind that I would like to feature in March. If you are model and interested in being featured on the DaShoot Spotlight inbox me at reid.dean@gmail.com.
News flash, I recently started new meetup group called Blue Island Photography. I started this group with the intention of creating a forum for photographers, models, makeup artist and hair stylist to network and work their gifts and talents. This group/forum will provide photographers, models, makeup artist and hair stylist that are located in south suburbs of Chicago an opportunity to experience similar events and workshops that take place in the city. So, in a sense, the Blue Island Photography group will be bringing awareness to the south suburbs for those that are serious, curious, pros and amateurs alike to get noticed make connections and try to take their dreams and aspirations to the next level. I cannot single handedly change the culture or bring about awareness by myself. So, I really hope that everyone in south suburbs take full advantage of the forum that I am trying to create. The Blue Island Photography meetup group is free to join. The Blue Island Photography meetup group first photographer and modeling event is scheduled for Mar 19, 2011.
Blue Island Photography Meetup Group: http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/
Event:
Date: Mar 19, 2011
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Location: 2457 W Oak, Blue Island
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Glam Live at Samba Sushi No More
If you have not heard about Glam Live Thursday's being canceled at Samba Sushi bar and restaurant; now you have. Glam Live has been a very important event for the models, photographers, make-up artist and stylists to practice their skills on a weekly or as need basis. Glam Live offered aspiring models a platform to test the waters to see if they really like modeling. Photographer's have a great opportunity to work with some up and coming models and test new gear. More importantly this was a free venue. Now, since Glam Live at Samba Sushi has been canceled will there be a replacement venue coming soon? That is a very good question and I am sure Dan Baron is working on another venue.
Until a new venue is announced I wonder what is going through the minds of models that were use to getting free photos, make-up and hair styling and the photographers that were use to working with several models free of charge? I am sure there are several photographers out there still shooting for free, now instead of depending on Glam Live to provide the models, make-up artist, stylists and designers they will be force to coordinate all of the resources themselves.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Lameisa Thomas
This week DaShoot Spotlight had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Lameisa Thomas. Check out her interview to get glimpse of what Lameisa is all about.
Name: Lameisa Thomas
Age: 30
Industry Age [You know everyone has one]: 24
Nationality: African American
Place of Birth: Inglewood, CA
Where do you rep / reside? I rep Texas all day..I reside in Chicago, IL
Height: 5'8
Weight: 160
Website:
Twitter:
Profession: Track Coach/Model
Relationship Status: Single
Measurements: waist- 29" Hips- 42" Bust- 36"
Favorite Sport: Track...Football
Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball
Favorite Artist: Beyonce'
Favorite Food: Seafood
Astrological Sign: Libra
How long have you been modeling? I been modeling for 3yrs now.
What was your first photo shoot like? It was fun, I was a little nervous at first but then it got better and I started just flying through
Describe your worst photo shoot. I did a photo shoot and I was bloated.....need I say more.
Describe your best photo shoot. My best photo shoot was when I did not have to take much direction because I had good poses and he just kept shooting without saying how to pose.
What body part of yours attracts the most attention? My Legs
What would you like people to be attracted to? My whole body! and my Mind!
What do you consider a great night on the town? I would like to go to a great dinner, then have a drink at a nice little lounge.
Sleep or sex? Sex! lol
Tell us a funny, but dirty joke. A son walks in on mommy having sex with the mailman and the son says, "mommy what are you doing?" and the mommy says, " I'm helping the mail man sort the mail. That night dad comes home from work and see the mail all over the floor in the room and asks mommy why didn't you sort the mail on the table? The son reply she helped the mail man sort the mail in the room earlier today!!! lol sorry might be a little lame!
The person I would most like to meet. Tyra Banks
Can you cook? If so, what’s your signature dish? Yes I can, it's pork chops with mash potatoes and green beans.
What were you doing five minutes before this interview? I was at work looking at my pictures I took with the Fabulous Dean Reid.
What is the most important issue in the world today and why? I think racism is still important and the Obama Administration proves it.
How old were you when you had your first kiss and paint us the picture? I was with my cousins in the back of their apartments and me and my little boyfriend was dared to kiss. So.. we kissed and it was for about 1min.
When did you know you could be a model? When I did my first shoot and I rocked it.
If someone wanted to buy you a drink, what would you order? I would order a cranberry and vodka
If you were president what would you change? The right to use firearms
Doing this will put on my short list. Lying for no reason at all.
Lights on or lights off? OFF
What is the biggest misconception about you? That I'm stuck up!
Tell us something your parents don’t know about you. They don't know how good of a coach I am.
What is the most creative thing a guy has said or done to approach you? Sat on the side of the fence at my track meet and cheered for me all day.
If money was not an issue what would you be doing? I would be Coaching track and modeling ,that's it!
What’s your fetish? I like men who have a little butt.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
3 Theme Photo Shoot
3 Theme Photo Shoot
This Sunday (1/9/2011) I am doing a photo shoot that consist of 3 different themes. Theme 1 will be a football jersey shoot with a hint of sex appeal thrown applied. Theme 2 will be an abstract shoot which the models will wear their attire of choice. The intent of the abstract shoot is to capture something out of the ordinary using a combination of the surrounding environment, props and of course the models. Theme 3 will be a promo shoot for Concept Motor Sports, this shoot will have a strong emphasis on the TREX motorcycle using the models to bring out sexiness of the TREX.
I will have two models for this photo shoot that I have not previously worked with. My intent for this photo shoot is to have fun with the environment, props and lighting. Now, in order for me to accomplish my objective there are a few things that I need to ensure are in place. So, today I will be visiting the photo shoot location to do a walk through in order for me to get a mental picture of how I want things to flow. Additionally, I will inspect my gear to ensure everything is functioning properly and supplies are available. I already know that I need to repair a velcro strap on one of my softboxes that came loose from a previous photo shoot. As far as supplies are concerned I need to replenish my AAA batteries, masking tape and body sheen spray.
I have verified / confirmed with the models to ensure that they received the photo shoot details and model release form.
Stay tuned for photos from this photo shoot.
Jersey theme:
Abstract:
Concept MotorSports:
Jersey theme:
Abstract:
Concept MotorSports:
Dean Reid Photography is booking Valentine photo shoots. Book your photo shoot session before Jan 31, 2011 All photo shoot sessions require a %50 deposit. Photo shoot session is not booked without deposit. Call 708.310.2599 to book your photo shoot.
- D Reid
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