Love Shoot: Brooke & Auston Part II

I am so excited to finally be posting part II of this CRAZY awesome Love Shoot with Brooke & Auston, shot by the ever-talented Gina Maxine! I must admit, emailing back and forth with Brooke prior to the shoot made me nervous and excited to style this artsy and daring couple...she mentioned nude underwear, Lady Gaga, and lizards all in one sentence and my chin probably dropped! Needless to say I was completely thrilled to work with a fierce couple - they were willing to express themselves and be completely raw and honest in these photos. It turned out to be SO EASY to style a shoot featuring a couple that were so unbelievably authentic. I LOVED IT!

Brooke and Auston are both Cal Poly students, and chose the fabulous Poly Canyon location for their shoot. If you haven't been there...you MUST go. It's eerily amazing, has lots of great natural elements juxtaposed against cool architectural structures, and was perfect for photographing. Brooke also mentioned that she and Auston loved modern designs, bold colors (especially green), oddities, contrast, action shots & wanted to throw paint on each other. Can you say AMAZING?

Yes, Brooke totally climbed to the top of this massive structure in 4 inch high heels and a full length gown. Fearless? Indeed!

Ok, the photo below is definitely one of my favorite shots from the day - doesn't it scream Vampire/Twighlight?! Her make up and complexion are to die for (pun TOTALLY intended).




This shoot was invigorating and refreshing. I loooove working with great clients! Thank you so much, Auston & Brooke (and of course your pet Lizard) for being so much FUN! I hope you are as inspired by your photographs as I was by YOU!

Photography: Gina Maxine Photography
2nd Shooter: Kim Seidel Photography
Styling & Art Direction: Frenchie & Flea,
Make Up & Styling Assistance: Brooke Robinson
Hair: Frenchie & Flea
Location: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA

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Annie's Senior Design Show - SUCCESS!

Well, I'm back from San Diego where I attending my sister, Annie's, Senior Design Show! It was SUCH a great weekend and I'm beyond proud of my sis! She and I had so much fun putting the finishing touches on her installation...it was styled gorgeously and her work was FABULOUS! She is so talented, it's insane! Here are some pics we took before the show opened...

She made a beautiful coffee table book using the images from Gina Maxine and Frenchie & Flea's Ballerina in the Countryside photo shoot.

I LOVED the mugs she design for "Baker Brewhouse"

And my favorite pieces of all - custom cut grip tape and hand painted skateboard decks! Are these not beyond fantastic?! I can't wait to hire her to make one for our place!


I LOVED this coloring book she created. The illustrations inside were amazing - I see this being sold at Anthropologie!!!!

I helped whip together their BBQ Reception tablescapes with a punch bowl full of Otter Pops, kegs of Root Beer, and some mini cupcakes from Heavenly Cupcake in San Diego.

THE GRAND OPENING!!!!

So proud of you, sis!

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