When my latest Dove real woman ad was recently released in the UK, it got some unexpected press.  News of Lady Astor posing for Dove caused quite a stir in the tabloids.  “Says her Old Etonian husband Lord Astor, 65, a former Life Guards officer: ‘I am very proud of her.’” More Dove real women to come…

Edda Petursdottir in all her freckled glory on the September cover for Healthy Magazine.  Makeup by Keiko Takagi, hair by Deycke Heidorn, and styling by Francesca Mills.

The lovely Beth in a fall makeup story just out in Health Magazine. Makeup by Ildiko, hair by Hikari.

Featured in the September ’11 issue, my shoot for The Ultimate Bazaar, a one-stop online shop for fall — compiled by the editors at Harper’s Bazaar.

I’m very happy about my first cover for Healthy Magazine — out on newsstands now!

Over the weekend, the multiple elaborate Quinceanera (Latin sweet fifteen) photo shoots happening right next to us on the Dumbo pier were mesmerizing.  I have to say that our own shoot paled a bit in comparison – see above our vain attempt to raise our game.

Regardless I was very happy to be reunited with two of my old friends, editor Caroline Baxter and model Amy Bracco – it was almost like being back at the Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica…

Summer beauty images for Mary Kay.

How many shots does it take to get the perfect expression?  Must be related to the number of  licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop.  Regardless, we had a good time finding out on this shoot with the fun team from Deutsch.

Here’s a new lifestyle fashion editorial and video that I’m really excited about. A sweet marriage of stills and motion.

Directed by Grace Huang. Creative Director Holland Utley; Photo Director Bruce Perez; Fashion Director Audrey Slater; Home Editor Alexis Givens; Prop Stylist Christina Lane; Food Stylist Frank Melodia; Makeup Nikki Wang; Hair Rebecca Plymate; DP Luke Barber-Smith; featuring Amanda Montoya and Quetzal Saunders. Music by Chris Trapper.

Just back from London where I had a whirlwind time shooting a new campaign.   Daniel from Evidently was the director of the commercial and also my wonderful host.  He invited me to hang out his set, where I tried to absorb as much as possible, including his unique directing style (see above). Thanks for everything Daniel!

On the go with a Pantene Jet-Setter, featured in May issues of Harper’s Bazaar.

Here’s an edit of some new beauty video work I recently shot for Mary Kay. I love motion!

Just released! My first ad from the new Dove campaign. This was quite a memorable shoot on many fronts, especially since it was my first trip to Budapest. Watching the behind-the-scenes of the Dove commercial was entertaining (and educational). And I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the charming co-directors Paolo Borgato and Tommaso Berté – thanks for being so gracious on set.

The first ad in a new campaign for EOS, a modern, hip line of beauty products.  Look for the rest of the ads in the series, to be coming out in the next few months.  And special thanks to David Hazan and Picturehouse.

Just out – a new editorial story on the beauty of simple, clean makeup.  This was fun, as it was the first time in quite a while that I was able to shoot with all natural light in studio.  It makes such a difference – and it worked particularly well here as the story was for Natural Health Magazine.

This is what we like to do with our little bits of spare time on set — play around with the tech. I’m really interested in the dynamic look of stop motion, even when we’re just documenting our lunch (which was delicious). Thanks Jay!

Just back from spending the holidays in Vietnam and Hong Kong.  Some might say that exploring Asia with two kids under six might not be the most relaxing way to spend a vacation — which is true.  But it was also an unforgettable adventure.

Out in February issues, fresh beauty with food…  Watch the funny short video shot with the story here.

A new editorial beauty story all about lipstick.