BONAE L'AMOUR

Laura Kampman (in) Valentine’s Day

After Rodarte FW 12.13, Laura was missing home, but quickly cheered up when I surprised her with a rose. It is always my pleasure to bring smiles to the faces of sweet girls like Laura.<3

Fashion week might be a glamorous and fun social environment for fashion spectators (and an exciting time for photographers like me who get to see their friends and favorite muses), but for many of the models, it is a gruesome, lonely month away from home. I’m always happy to share my happiness with others. ;)

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Aiste Regina Kliveckaite (in)  Valentine’s Day

After J. Crew FW 12.13… How adorable is Aiste!?! <3

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Lais Ribeiro & Daiane Conterato (in) Valentine’s Day

After Alexandre Herchcovitch FW 12.13, Lais and Daiane came out with big smiles. Love! And look at their footwear! =)

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Melissa Tammerijn (in) Valentine’s Day

After Diesel Black Gold FW 12.13, I snapped the gorgeous Melissa. Another year, another rose for one of the sweetest and nicest models on the runway… Love! <3

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Lily Donaldson (in) Model’s Street Style

Before Anna Sui FW 12.13, I was taking a break on the sidewalk, and suddenly, this magnificent blonde with heels was walking down the streets alone. I had to look twice, three times to make sure I was thinking right and was not out of my mind dreaming on such a great image opportunity. The Best Dressed Model of Day 7 was Miss Donaldson! Lily was everything and beyond when I asked to photograph her. She was sweet and so welcoming. Lily made it such a wonderful pleasure to photograph her- the English rose, au naturel in the concrete jungle of New York City. I could not ask for more. Lily was perfect walking down the streets in heels - all professional and yet extremely sweet and nice! She said that she was happy to be healthy and back to walking the catwalk! How perfect is Lily! <3

This moment was just divine, and it brightened the end of the weirdest NYFW season ever - unanimously voted by photographers in the streets and backstage and many of the models. This season, positive energy and happiness from the models were at an ALL-TIME low, and everyone felt it! =( Something about Fall/Winter 2012.13 is very off, and I have not found all the words to describe it for you guys, but my lack of sharing posts hopefully gives you an idea of the lack of inspiration and exhaustion that I have been feeling alongside all my photographer friends, who go model hunting with me during fashion week. Even with some less than enthused experiences from my tweets and the low energy, a happy moment with one of my favorite models of all time reminds me how it’s all worth it to do what I love and enjoy regardless of how others may misinterpret me. =)

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Sigrid Agren (in) After Diesel Black Gold FW 12.13

If you guys and gals see models with roses yesterday in the streets, backstage, or in photos, it most likely originated from me. All of the girls I photograph and post about have been so sweet and genuine to me that it was my pleasure to make them smile even more on Valentine’s Day since they are usually away from their friends, family, and significant others on such a loving day… =) Happy belated Valentine’s Day to Everyone!!!

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Ming Xi (in) Model’s Street Style

After Edun FW 12.13, I spotted the beautiful Ming in this outfit and a big smile. =) Ming was the Best Dressed Model on Day 4 of NYFW!

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Irina Kulikova (in) Model’s Street Style

After Herve Leger FW 12.13, I spotted my darling Irina! She is the Best Dressed Model on Day 3 of NYFW. I am loving this hint of military style! <3

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