Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Audia in the Summer Funk

I meet Audia at the Baltimore Summer Funk Meet and Greet. These photos were taken in 99 degree heat. Talk about a scorcher! The hot weather didn't phase Audia and she remained energetic though out the day. No mountain was high enough or the blazing heat got in her way. True story Audia climbed up a very steep hit in heals to get to the location where a large tree stood. I wish I took a photo of the long and steep incline and her climbing it in heals. It was an adventure and pleasure photographing her. Here are some of the photos taken that day.





In this last photo I wanted to deplict an angelic feel.


Mark Anthony is a Washington, DC based photographer serving metropolitan DC, Maryland and Virgina area.

To contact him and to book your photo session visit: www.m-anthony.com

Friday, June 18, 2010

Butterfly Beauty Shoot

I was inspired by a photo I've seen on my Vegas trip to WPPI. I thought to myself I must recreate the concept. I was lucky to find someone to be our canvas. Thank you Catherine! The make up was done by Christine Foster.


Mark Anthony is a Washington, DC based photographer serving metropolitan DC, Maryland and Virgina area.

To contact him and to book your photo session visit: www.m-anthony.com

Monday, June 14, 2010

EYMA Salon and Spa Bridal Shoot

I had the pleasure of photographing a Bridal shoot for EYMA Salon and Spa along with fellow photographer Hadar Goren. The theme was an urban bridal shoot where we have beautiful people all dressed in wedding attire against a run down city back drop.

Our plan was to get there early, set up and test before the crew from EMYA and our muses showed up.  We picked a backdrops that we thought suited the theme and waited for the team form EMYA to show up.  Once the crew showed up they put the finishing touches on the models.  While everyone was getting ready we discussed the posing, the over all look of what was to achieved and what they wanted.  I'm a firm believer that you must have a vision of what you want before you move forward.  You have to always have a plan of attack and the goals you want to achieve.  This way your client and you will never have a miss understanding.





Mark Anthony is a Washington, DC based Wedding and Portrait photographer serving metropolitan DC, Maryland and Virgina area.

To contact him and to book your photo session visit: www.m-anthony.com

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Introducing Catherine

Standing at 5’8” Catherine is a model from the Washington D.C. area. She has a couple years of experience in the modeling/entertainment industry. She began shooting for commercials at the age of 10 which eventually led to modeling. She began to be more serious about it when she was 14 and has since been in a few editions of Seventeen Magazine. She has mostly worked with print, but would be more than happy to do catwalk as well. In high school, she decided to put modeling on hold and focus more on some of my other passions, sports and classical music. Her passion for modeling was reignited after competing in a beauty pageant. From her past work she can exhibit a fierce and dramatic look to soft and gentle.









Make up by Christine Foster


Question & Answer Session:

Q: So how did your photo shoot go?

A: My photoshoot went well! There were a few bumps in the beginning due to uncooperative weather, but Mark stepped right in and improvised so everything ended up being a success. As a photographer, Mark was very patient and hands-on with his work. He knew exactly how he wanted his work to turn out and gave clear directions. His friendly and casual manner made me feel comfortable but at the same time he was very professional. Mark was creative with the lighting and tried to find the best possible angles on me as a model. Something that I really liked about working with Mark was that he gave constructive criticism so that we could produce the best results possible.


Q: Do you feel that doing different types of photo shoots helps refine who you are as a model?

A: Definitely, I think that every photoshoot is a learning experience because the combination of concepts, sets, outfits, make up, hair, and emotions and motivation at that point in time can never be the same or recreated. As a model, I think every photoshoot is an opportunity to discover a new angle that works for you, or a pose that does not portray your best features, and basically a chance to learn from experience. After a while, you start to figure out what type of modeling you're most comfortable with, or suits your figure/face the best and what aspect of modeling is your forte.


Q: What type of work are you pursuing?

A: For the time being, I'm a college student trying to make it to graduation with flying colors...well, hopefully :) After graduation, I plan on focusing my energy on my dream as an actress either in the US or China for a period of time. And if that doesn't work out, well...I still have my college degree to fall back on! As for modeling, it's a serious long-time hobby of mine. It's "home" for me; where I started. I need it. My friends say if I don't get a healthy dosage of it for a period of time, I go through modeling-withdrawal. hahaha It's in my blood :)


Q: What path in the modeling world are you seeking? Editorial, Commercial, Beauty?

A: Like mentioned in the intro, I started out with commercial modeling at age 10 but I wasn't really serious about it until 14. Most of the older work in my portfolio are commercial, so I definitely have more experience with commercial and catalog modeling than any other type. But I've really fallen in love with edgy, editorial and especially beauty modeling. I'm trying to build my portfolio in that direction with versatility.


Q: In a few words how would you describe yourself?

A: I would say I am a very determined, ambitious, but friendly person. If I have a passion for something, I will use my whole heart to try my best at it. I've also been told I'm organized, very punctual, optimistic, unintentionally funny, open-minded and honest. I think I have a lighthearted side as well as a serious/focused side of my personality.


You can reach Catherine at http://www.modelmayhem.com/catw

Mark Anthony is a Washington, DC based photographer serving metropolitan DC, Maryland and Virgina area.

To contact him and to book your photo session visit: www.m-anthony.com