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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

In-Depth Behind The Scenes Look At RLR Shooting Process

I often get asked how I come up with my photo shoots and what the process is...

Where do your ideas come from? 
Who does the hair? 
How do you know how to do this? 
What did you go to school for?
How long does it take?
Who edits the photos?

I am here to clear up the questions ;) ... I am going to take you behind the scenes of not only my photo shoots but my brain for photo shoots... A step by step detailed process that you will see from start to finish! Enjoy!

STEP #1: SKETCH
The first thing I do for every single shoot that I create is analyze the models face that I will be working with and sketch my ideas out. Sometimes I will sit and sketch ideas for hours. Usually this is just a base point and often I do not follow my original idea. A lot of the time I change my mind when the model is in front of me, but this is how it starts...

Step #2: HAIR AND MAKEUP
The day of the shoot has come and its time to get down to business. The most timely part of the photo shooting process is definitely the hair and makeup (for the day of, not post)... People usually think its the photography. If the hair and makeup is not perfect than what you are photographing will not be perfect. 
 With my model Leila... her hair alone took 2 hours!!!!!!

 I had to wear gloves because the tool was getting so hot on my hands!

 Halfway there...

 Hair is done and ready for perfecting!!!... Time for makeup....

 I decide which colors to use in my palette.

 Always start my makeup process with the eyes... in this case I did a rough layer of red. 

 Eyes are being perfected, brows are now put on...

 Fake lashes... gods gift to women. 

Testing out the bottom lash to see if I like it... Which I do. 

 Glue glue glue glue...la la la.

 Perfecting everything getting ready for some serious gold lips.

 Practicing the look...

Look is complete and ready to be modeled... Now its up to Leila to relay the beauty with the makeup and hair and fashion and to give me movements to capture to create beautiful images for my fans :) 

 STEP #3: EAT A BANANA?
This is not an actual step. 

 STEP #4: BEGIN SHOOTING 
Shooting usually takes me anywhere from 1 hours to 8 hours depending on what I am shooting the nature of the shoot etc. 

STEP #5: SHOOT IS OVER TIME TO REVIEW

 After roughly 7 hours with Leila between preparation and shooting we are getting a little restless and delirious, clearly! Modeling is tedious work, this poor beauty had me poking in her eye balls and was eating glitter!!!

The next thing I do is upload all of the photos onto my computer and go through each one (can sometimes be thousands of photos) and decide which ones I like... An elimination process if you will. 

Which leads to the next step... 

STEP #6: EDITING
If you are a photographer, generally you spend most of your precious time doing this word above. EDITING. The most timely tedious and detailed oriented process in the whole game. After choosing WHICH photos to edit, then I proceed to perfect my favorite photos and add extra flair and artistic point of view. 


STEP #7: FINAL PRODUCT












Essentially I am a one man army and truly/passionately enjoy creating every aspect of my shoots... the hair the makeup the photography and the editing, it is my art work it is how I express the creativity that is trapped in my brain. It can be extremely tiring doing it all, but at the same time completely exhilarating and exciting for me to see what has been created through the team work of the model and I. I truly enjoyed working with Leila, if you would like more information on the model please feel free to email rachaellynseyrubin@yahoo.com

Until Next Time,  
 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Take A Whiff Baby

It would be safe to say that I am a perfume whore. I love smelling good, especially when I am doing somebody's makeup and practically sitting on their lap; the last thing I want is for them to be getting a serious whiff of body odor... No thank you? Here are some of my favorite perfumes I have fallen in love with through out the years.

 In no particular order...

My Cherie Dior

Girly & Floral.



Balenciaga Paris 

 

  

 Ralph Lauren Blue

Classic, Smooth & Soft.
 

 

 Surprisingly... Beyonce Heat

Strong, Seductive and Sexual.
(ps. I say suprisingly because this is a very inexpensive perfume and can be purchased at drug stores like CVS & Walgreens, hence, surprising... not usually a fan of celeb perfumes)

 Ugh... I love her.

 

Versace Bright Crystal

Strong, Sexy & A pinch of Floral/Sour

 

Jimmy Choo (The New One)

 

 Pink Sugar

I only think about Long Island when I wear this, don't ask me why!
Sweet, Sugary & Floral

 

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Body Mist

(I keep this in my car for emergencies.)



Stay tuned next week for an in depth process of how I plan my photoshoots, from start, to final product ;)... 

Until Next Time, 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

BEAUTY TRENDS FOR SPRING

The weather might be changing on a daily basis from rain, to 90 degrees, to 30 degrees, but the fact of the matter is that Spring has arrived, and so have some amazing new trends! Check out RLR's favorite trends and products to achieve the spring look !! I would never recommend a trend to you that I wouldn't wear myself ;)

Top Knot Buns
love love love love love love love.
Me rocking a top knot and some glossy hot pink lips!

Some of my beautiful best friends rocking some beautiful top knots!

 Far left, Nicole Brajer, Sporting a top knot doo done by yours truly!


 I was experimenting on vacation with buns and came up with this fishtail bun, looked amazing!


 GLOWING SKIN
Spring or not, your skin should always glow... here is how I get mine to shimmer and sparkle:
NARS ILLUMINATOR 



PASTEL NAILS
I personally own all of the following colors and love them.
Color Name: Turquoise & Caicos
Wearing the color below on my lil piggies!
 
Color: She's Picture Perfect ( my fav color of all time )

 
 Color Name: Tart Deco

 LIP STAIN
I love the look of stained lips. This season try a natural light pink stained lip, it is long lasting and a really nice look. I love NYC brand because they are cheap! I can work all day long and not have to think about my lips once, the color always sticks and feels like nothing is there. Perfect for kissing on dates ;) ow oww!



 SPIDER LASHES
Clump up those lashes ladies! Would look beautiful with a matte pink lip...


 GIRLY PINK SMACKERS
 Try the color: MAC Saint Germain

My new PERSONAL fav, Tarina Tarantino in color Neuevo.

CORAL/ORANGE LIPS
I love this trend but have not rocked it yet, I will very soon. Sephora just came out with their "Tangerine" collection and this is apart of that. I tried it on in the store, I really liked the color it was different and refreshing to say the least.





So there you have it my fair ladies, my recommendations for Spring beauty trends. Give them a try, you only live once why not play around with your look!

Until Next Time,