Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Our Studio's Makeup Artist (Samantha) who is an epic (Agency Signed) Fashion Model (5'10", 110lbs size 0) needed imagery of her makeup artistry for her portfolio... Michelle an exceptionally gifted Nail Tech (and Makeup Artist) was chosen to showcase Samantha's artistry. I merely provided photography and creative direction for this team.

Note: Samantha and I have collaborated for many years... She is a stellar Runway/Catwalk model who has graced Washington DC Catwalks for many years... Currently signed with the top Fashion Agency in Washington DC... T.H.E. Artist Agency...

Here is a link to Samantha's T.H.E. page https://www.theartistagency.com/talent/samantha-miller
If you are in need of high end Model "talent" in the Washington DC Market Place I highly recommend T.H.E. Artist Agency... I've collaborated with many of their talent over the past years, they all exceeded client expectations by orders of magnitude.

It is oft said in commercial photography the imagery results are typically no better than the weakest member of the team. Like in most all pursuits it is the synergy of an entire team (in aggregate) that carries the results entirely to the next level... In commercial Fashion & Beauty this is a very persistent reality. Once again the photographer is only at best another member of any outstanding team (no more or less important) than all other team members.

I was honored to be a team member with such outstanding talent on this session.

Wishing all much joy and success on your photographic journey

Michelle (Image for Photographer's Book)

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Michelle (Image for Michelle & Samantha's Portfolios)

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Michelle (Image for Michelle & Samantha's Portfolios)

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azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

Great photos of Michelle, and what a portfolio of Samantha! You obviously work with stellar people!
There is no "weak link" there.

Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL

Very nice work, T. If were younger, I'd be envious. As it is, I'm just tired.

OK, I lied. I'm still envious.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

More of your team's excellent work Thomas.

Don

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nice Thomas - beautiful model and images!

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

Nice work my friend. She is a beautiful lady!! I must have missed this somewhere but you live in DC. I hope you don't live near any of the crime there, so much of that going on in this country makes you not feel safe anywhere. Post more when you can. I want to do some portrait work someday. Thanks BE SAFE!!

Tom

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

If we look around... there are some as beautiful.. but not many.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thanks for your kind words tshift... Yes "She is a beautiful lady!!" thus the reason she was selected to showcase Samantha's artistry... The metric used is typically perfect facial symmetry... With Oval faces considered the highest rated with heart shaped faces a very close second... also superb skin texture... virtually invisible pore structure with the Gold Standard being a Porcelain Doll! For beauty... look no further than to all the high end advertisements for jewelry etc.

As for Washington DC? Tom it actually is on par with your home town.
Overland Park, KS (Violent Crime Rate is 2.39 (per 1,000 residents))
While Washington DC (Violent Crime Rate is 163.5 (per 100,000 residents))
Source: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/district-of-columbia/washington/crime
It's ranked as #39 in Best Places to Live and #82 in Best Places to Retire

Please do the Math Tom and I tactfully suggest you be very careful about making uncorroborated statements.

That said I have a CCW permit from Commonwealth of Virginia, Circuit Court of Fairfax
I also live only 20 minutes from the National Headquarters of the NRA of which I am a member and shoot at NRA's superb indoor range regularly with my Glock 19 gen 4 as my health allows.

My team is my family... Thus I do everything possible to keep them out of harms way, to this end I now would rarely accept an assignment in DC (even if my my health conditions improve to the point that location work is again an option.)

Our team is very tight knit collaborative. I've follow their journey long after they have found other more amenable situations.

Below is an example of marketing "promo" material for one of our first Hair Stylist (Jewel) from back in 2008... also the model in this shoot was our studio makeup artist for many years (she's now a manager of a Fashion Boutique ... Oh, I did her bridal makeup for her wedding
Here's a link to Jewel's current Web Site https://jewelhd.com/

Again many thanks Tom for taking the time to review and reflect...
Wishing much wonderful success with your Commercial Sports Photography (which btw I truly enjoy here on UHH)

Promo Marketing for Jewel... Photography, creative direction and graphic design (your truly)

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tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

Please don't take this wrong but here goes. ABC News 7 says Homicides up 12%, Sex abuse up 53%, and Vehicle thefts up 110% in May. OVERLAND PARK
is nowhere near that. Thanks BE SAFE!!

Tom

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Per capita murder rates by county are highest in the rural middle of the country: west Texas up through Kansas and the Dakotas, and in Montana, Idaho and Utah. Here in Michigan the per capita murder rate is higher in the rural north than it is in the more urbanized southern part of the state.

There are more bad things - and more good things - in cities, because there are more people.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_intentional_homicide_rate

Don't buy into, or worse yet spread, fear mongering nonsense.

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

WRONG!!

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

You obviously work with stellar people!
There is no "weak link" there. Thank you for your kind words and support azted it is greatly appreciated.

Very nice work... Thank you for your kind words Alafoto, they are truly appreciated.

More of your team's excellent work Thomas. Thank you for your kind words and continued support Don, it is always deeply appreciated!

Very nice Thomas - beautiful model and images! Once again thank you so much for your kind words and continued support Bill... Wishing you all the best on your journey.

In response to such lovely comments... Below please find more Imagery devoted to our team's Makeup Artist Portfolios... Even after they have found other teams which speak more to their individual career aspirations...

Folks please always remember that we all stand on the shoulders of those who nurtured and supported our own early career journey. What goes around comes around...

Make-up Artistry: Diana Manning for COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL™ which is located in Manassas, VA. The appeal of this iconic brand is based on the book Color Me Beautiful, a New York Times #1 bestseller for 12 consecutive years.

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Preforming Artist: Emmanuelle Duncan-Williams (Opera Singer); Make-up Artistry: Diana Manning Perry for FLORI ROBERTS; In 1965, Flori Roberts was one of the first cosmetics brand developed specifically for Women of Color.