Leopard Crush I

Sarah.

xoxo,
Sonia

MUSH Wild Things

This is a preview of the images that will either be on my Etsy Shop or in an upcoming online catalog for MUSH. This small spread features Sarah Papke with make-up & photography by yours truly.

xoxo,
Sonia

Carolyn Jernigan and Tyler Hill by Lauren Gherardi for Dujour Magazine

As soon as I saw these beautiful, girly bows at the 'Oh Darling' Ladies Night Out shopping event, I knew we had to put them to good use! I took a picture of the beautiful array of bows all pinned up on a bulletin board for purchase at the event. My mind kept spinning about all the different possibilities for these pieces! Here is the end result. Two stunning doll faced models adorned in colorful bows against a gray cement background, the ideal soft contrast. Color against slate. It was so fun to bring this vision to life with the talented group that came together and made it beautiful! xoxo, Sonia Garza

Styling II

I saw this set and had to use it! I love the banana benches! This whole scene is breathtaking in the middle of the afternoon when the sun is beaming through the palm trees. Last spring I was definitely drawn to colorful things... but colorful in a rustic, grungy way. I decided to make some fruit basket head dresses to complement the banana benches and I asked Chabri Fashion to participate because her colorful designs are absolutely perfect for the editorial feel we were going for.

Photography of Lauren Gherardi featuring Sarah Papke and Katie Smith wearing pieces from the Chabri Fashion SS 2010 Collection. Hair, make-up, and styling by yours truly.

xoxo,
Sonia

Styling I

This was a portfolio update day with Ceejay Blake. We shot 4 looks that day and had a lot of fun! This is a peek at my overall favorite wardrobe. I love black lace!

Photography by Lauren Gherardi featuring Ceejay Blake. Fashion styling, hair and make-up by yours truly.

xoxo,
Sonia

Artistry II

11.2010 Cover spread for La Vie Est Belle E.Mag by Lauren Gherardi featuring Hope Roberts, Fashion styling by Nullify Anew and hair and make-up by yours truly.

More exciting things to come, hopefully soon!

xoxo,
Sonia

Artistry I

Sarah and I get bored sometimes. This was one of those times of course. I wanted to practice some make-up blending and natural lighting techniques and she wanted to have some photo fun, so we did!
I used pinks, yellows and oranges for this soft look and attached a white bow made out of tool to Sarah's hair and we had a 'look' to shoot. The make-up was inpired by a M.A.C. make-up postcard that Lauren brought over for me to see. I love the soft blending effects that powder shadows can have without any eye shadow primer.

xoxo,
Sonia

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Saint George Street...

Here it is... an attempt at beautiful natural light shots in St. Augustine. Photographs by yours truly featuring the lovely Sarah Papke.

xoxo,
Sonia

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Nikon Summer Photo Contest from Edeeto VOTE HERE PLEASE!
This is the image I submitted for voting.

Well....

it's true.

Tee is model's own and I loved it. Heard that quote on Kell On Earth. She explained it to the fullest. It's hard to argue otherwise now.

Photographs by Lauren Gherardi featuring Nina Alvarez. Styling, make-up and hair by yours truly.


xoxo,
Sonia

Jana and her iphoto app

This was a fun shoot for the cover of L.V.E.B. E.Mag.
The original photograph is by Lauren Gherardi featuring Jana Williamson. Styling by Arrogant Loves Original and make-up and hair by yours truly. Jana made one of the shots look like a painting. Here it is.
The originals can be seen in the 9.2010 issue of L.V.E.B.

xoxo,
Sonia

Soft Black Shades

Here it is... Another attempt at beautiful lighting.

Photographs by yours truly featuring the lovely Sarah Papke.

I'm looking forward to sharing some beautiful fashion collaborations I did with photographer Lauren Gherardi. They will be coming as soon as they are able to be shared. Some of my favorite work yet.

xoxo,
Sonia

Buff

Here it is... my attempt at beautiful lighting.

Photographs by yours truly featuring the lovely Sarah Papke. You will be seeing a lot of her pretty face as I continue on in my mostly self-taught lighting lessons.

Ooooh la la...

Photos by Lauren Gherardi featuring Kira Lynn Galang wearing glasses from Obscured Couture styled by Becca Bussert. Make-up and hair by yours truly. I absolutely love red lips and some Gaga shades on a beautiful black haired model! xoxo

Me, Myself and I.

Self portrait.

"The critic has to educate the public, the artist has to educate the critic."
- Oscar Wilde

From advertising campaigns to editorial shoots, runway shows, weddings and proms, beauty advice, make-up applications, hairstyling and fashion expertise, I will share with you a little bit of everything I do here on my new blog.
I really hope you enjoy it!

xoxo,
Sonia