Dolls in Toyland Shoot

Last Tuesday, I joined many other local artists for the Dolls in Toyland shoot in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  This was a great opportunity to capture some seasonal themes with other passionate photographers.  These shoots are a great opportunity for me to learn how to coach models, practice manual settings and play with off the camera lighting.  I also enjoy the fellowship with other local photographers, models and stylists.

I’ve been in town less than a year and photography has been a blessing.  Not only do I get to explore a passion, I get exposed to charming little areas and people in Jacksonville.   Photography is not my day job but it does provide a great outlet for me to explore my more creative facets.

From Makeup Artist Faythe’s Fashion Photo shoot Group presented by Faythe Mesic and League of Professional Stylists

A Florida Christmas-

One of the things that prepares me for the Christmas holiday most years is snow.  I moved to Jacksonville from Erie, Pennsylvania. Erie, PA gets pretty strong winters.  In fact, if we want to be precise, the annual snowfall average for Erie is 88 inches.  That’s over 7 feet of snow each year!  That’s a total 180 from Jacksonville, which doesn’t get snow.  But I love that’s it warm here so I embrace the warmer weather.  This sexy doll embraced the Florida Christmas… a sexy holiday wardrobe complimented with palm trees, Christmas bows, and a green bicycle.

Model Grace Castro had a spunky attitude which comes across in the pictures.  I love the 8-point starts from the Christmas lights.  I think they sparkled like her personality.  I adore the socks with the boots.

Model Jessica Baker was fun to shoot.  This Gingerbread Girl rocked her socks off in these heels.

Model Melissa Castro was captivating.  She’s a tall redhead that memorized the photographers!

Credits
Make-up: Faythe Mesic
Hair: Faythe Mesic
Wardrobe: Three Muses by Candy Keane
Location: Seawalk Hotel