This site is about the process behind photography sessions produced by hairstylists. While working as a photographer for hairstylists, I find myself mentoring my clients about how to find models, how to conceptualize what to shoot, how to prepare and style the hair so that the photograph is appealing, how to send photos to magazine editors, how to apply makeup, what to do about the clothing styling...and the list goes on.

Before picking up the camera I had spent thirteen years as a salon owner, eight years as a freelance hairstylist and makeup artist for editorial and commercial print and seven years as a sales and marketing representitive for fashion designers. As a photographer I rely on my comprehensive experience. Behind the camera I see everything - when the clothes are not laying right, when the makeup needs tweaked and when the hair is not exciting. I also know the ethics of photo shoots, how to respect model and photographer releases and how to work within budgets and yet offer proper compensation for talent and models, according to their experience and popularity.

So now, I am sharing hints and tips from my experiences and the contributed material from my network of professional and talented people within the industry. I encourage you to read the material, contribute your thoughts! And if you really want to get involved in photo session work - I offer several opportunities that would fit your budget - hands on classes, mentoring sessions, and photo shoot package pricing. Contact me anytime if you have any questions..

Enjoy!
Jean