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Here’s a brief tease for pictures from a recent shoot showcasing hair and makeup featured at the America’s Beauty Show and fashion by Australian Project Runway winner Anthony Capon.

Fashion Photography: Unique L

A nude african american model poses in Chicago

I love it when I do headshot shoots and members of the crew have great ideas that they want to try out. Make-up artist Mitch C came up with this make-up concept look and stylist Siena R chose to use this fashionable vest for the look, which she was raving about before the shoot.

Chicago Headshot Photographer: Model Kelsey S

Chicago headshot photographer

I was recently inspired by several youtube videos showcasing multiple photographer and their work. The clips sparked a desire deep within me to try out several new techniques and before I knew it, I had 9 lighting set-ups diagrammed. Here are some of the results.

Chicago B&W Fashion Photography: Royce & Unique

Chicago B&W Fashion Photography by Photographer John Gress

I recently purchases a metallic lined Profoto Magnum Reflector which creates harsh shadows and brilliant highlights. For its debut shoot I decided to go with monochromatic styling against a white wall to create contrast in addition to the contrast created by the reflector.

Chicago Headshot & Fashion Photography: Brooke T

As a photographer, you can come up with as many ideas and lighting concepts as you want, but they will all fall short unless you have a good model. Brooke T is not just a good model, she is stunning.