Erin Covey Creative Blog

A talented makeup artist and hair stylist, Elena needed some new head shots that showcase her style and fabulousness! We decided a slightly vintage/old Hollywood classic look would be the theme running throughout the shoot.  When I saw she brought a fur cape…well, clearly she knocked it out of the park!

A couple of my faves…

All of the accessories are Elena’s own…and I thought they were a great touch to convey different looks.  She’s so freikin’ cute in this next set!

For part of the shoot, I asked Elena if she wouldn’t mind some dramatic lighting, to add to the diversity of the looks.  She was all in! And she looks fierce!

Going for a romantic and sweet vibe…which she also rocked out…

Elena is a talented makeup artist and did all of her own work for this shoot, so if you’re in need of a girl who knows her products and also loves what she does, she’s your girl!

Thank you SO MUCH Elena! It was a pleasure to work with you and I had a ton of fun! Good luck and much success in the future!

xoxo

What can I say than you can’t already see for yourself in a second? Gorgeous eyes, cheekbones and smile…but you knew that.  Travis is also personable and fun…an absolute pleasure to shoot.

Some of my favorites…

It was serendipitous for us to work together.  I had heard all of the hype about Stamford…that industries are flocking there and it has a good nightlife to boot! Good restaurants and shopping? Please, on my way! I have been meaning to make the drive down there, so I was more than excited to spend the day and check out all that I had heard (i.e: eat a ton) and shoot a bit by the waterfront! David is as kind as he is photogenic…and, as you can see here, he is pretty damn photogenic! Some favorites during our sunset headshot session by the waterfront…

While I didn’t know this before I showed up, David is kinda famous ’round these parts, so if you recognize this athlete and entertainer…you did better than me! (It should be noted, I’m pretty much a hermit…) Dude has got some FIERCE eyes…and it was hard to pick faves!

Thanks David, it was an absolute thrill working with you!

There was so much warmth.  From everyone.  Cutting through the crisp January air was the support and love from dozens of close friends and family.  Lisa and Christian were beaming…it was a given.  She knew she and Christian would be standing up at that altar from the first time she laid eyes on him.  As their destiny was sealed, Mother Nature certainly wished them well.  Bright sunshine and an unusually warm afternoon greeted guests to a beautiful church in rural Connecticut.  I hung out with this amazing couple in Philadelphia for their engagement session, and I must say, I fell in love.  These two are the sweetest, most giving couple you’d ever want to work with. They’re a ton of fun too!

To their families who welcomed us with open arms, thank you from the whole of my heart.  It was an amazing day and I am so honored I got to capture it!

This is my favorite sequence.  As soon as Christian saw Lisa… he lit up… I couldn’t help but keep going back and forth from one to another as I watched it unfold.  It was breathtaking.

Up on the balcony, we hid an arsenal of lenses.  Everything from my 20mm lens to my 300mm was in use! (Yes, my 300mm that I only shoot football with…love these close ups it captured!)

I know you’re thinking it, so I’ll just come right out and say it.  Yes, these two are stunning.  Like, should-be-in-a-magazine-modeling gorgeous.  Ok, glad we’re on the same page.

This is what I’m talking about with the modeling…these two are a force to be reckoned with, world!

A perfect day for a beautiful couple.  Thank you so much to Christian and Lisa for being amazing, and thanks to Linda, Bob and the rest of the families for making the day spectacular!

Adore you all-

xoxo

Vendors make the day run smoothly and awesomely! All of these folks did a fine job with the details of the day!

My website for all things Lisa and Christian: www.lisaandchristian.erincoveycreative.com

Church: First Church of Christ

Reception: Mill on The River

Hair: Alta Moda Salon, Rocky Hill

Florist: Kelly Bradley

DJ: Allison Kinney

Bride’s dress: Maggie Sottero

Bridesmaid’s dresses: David’s Bridal

Groomsmen’s tuxes:  Men’s Wearhouse

Erin glides into the room as if on air.  She’s stunning and kind, laughs easily and is up for anything.  Was thrilled to work with her to update some headshots and, as you can see, she really has a range of beautiful looking emotions! We really tried to go for some variety, and Erin brought the skills!

A huge thank you to talented makeup artist Jack Zbuska who took time off in between film work to help us achieve some looks! Some of my favorites during our time together…

They say the eyes are the window to the soul.  Perhaps this is why – as photographers – we are obsessed with the eyes.  We light the eyes, make sure they are well composed within the photograph, I’ve even told people to have ’smiling eyes’…but I’ve been captivated lately by the idea of concealing the eyes from the observer…using light to partially hide that gateway to the soul and make the viewer wonder.

She walks in the room and the place becomes visibly brighter.  I am humbled I got to work with Danielle and excited to display how awesome this talent is.  This superstar singer and performer is a joy to photograph.  Her poses and expressions are killer and she was up for anything! A huge thanks to Linda who handled makeup and did a phenomenal job! Some favorites during our time together:

I wanted to use harsh lighting on Danielle.  It’s not often you can spotlight people and they look amazing, but Danielle pulled it off flawlessly!

I wanted to push the lighting in unique and interesting ways by shadowing the eyes and boosting the emotion and drama.

All makeup: www.makeupbylinda.com

Had the great opportunity to shoot music icon Leon Russell, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year…

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the vening was that of Kristy Lee.  The opening act had a STUNNING range of vocals that left me clawing the Internet to find her album.  Found it! She is phenomenal! Check her out.

Once you cover one fair or festival, you’ve covered them all.  They’re great fun of course, but photowise, it’s always challenging finding something new and interesting.  Face painting? Been done.  Kids enjoying cotton candy? Puh-lease.  So as I was wandering around this weekly fair which I’ve covered quite a big this summer…I tried to push myself to get creative.  This is one of a few that I came up with.  Two women selling jewelry.  (I’ve done worse!)

It was a sunny day at Topsmead State Forest in Litchfield, CT and the company could not have been better.  With her super fun and sweet personality, Cerise brought her “A game” for senior pictures! I think her beauty shines from the inside out and I could not have been more thrilled with the results.  She made it so easy, all I had to do was follow her and press some buttons.  Done and done! Some of my favorites during our time together…

After we wrapped up at the park, I wanted to take advantage of the golden sunset unfolding…she led me to water, literally…so we could finish up the shoot in some glorious glow!

Yes, she’s completely stunning…love these looks!

Cerise, you are truly amazing.  You have more style, class and brains than people I know double your age! Adore you!!

xoxo