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.

Hair Wars Salon Lineup:
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 

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

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

Details: http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/events/16723609/