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Mask of Redemption, Vampired, Carissa and a photoshoot for Branches Floral Design

I was back on the set of Mask of Redemption with Tiffany these last two weeks. Laurie moved to Portland :( so I had the chance to come out and assist Tiffany. What a crazy fun show this was. I learned so much, specially what not to do on a synthetic wig.

Heres the deal with the wig....

Lauren Holly was the leading actress in this show. Due to some horse mishaps from previous shots, they needed to use a double in one of the scenes that would involve the horse for the safety of Ms. Holly. So it was called upon me to recreate a wig that her double would use. Because of the low budget of the film, I got a synthetic wig to work with. Not our preference but whatever I went straight to work. I spent a good 10 hours trying to put curl into that wig but the wig would not have it. (if your my friend on facebook you now know what the "cynthia vs the wig" post was all about).

Well, after about 10 hours, I finally got it to work but unfortunately within 15 min of pulling out the set that was in it, the weight of the hair pulled most of the curl out. I could re-set the wig but they would have to get the shot within 15 minutes of placing the wig on the double. Not happening! Well, just as we were about to give up, call it good and wrap for the evening, Tiffany pulls out another wig that has curl already in it and after much thought, once again, I went straight to work. I hand painted the wig and tried to pull as much curl out of it to make it look nappy to match Lauren's hair. Im not going to even be polite but after about 2 hours, that wig looked good. Of course, as fate would have it, the director decided to pull the horse out of the shot and used Lauren instead of a double and... I have yet to burn the wig.

Here's Morgan, Tiff and of course me wearing the wig :) I had to get some use out of it!

I met a lot of great people and of course having the chance to meet and work with Lauren Holly was amazing. She is the nicest, most kind, sweet and caring person I have met and worked with.

I had the chance to reconnect with some very talented hairdressers on this show who rocked the 100+ extras we had to work with!

The Producer said that this was the best looking set of extras they had seen in any western movie.

Tiffany was amazing to work with and over all it was a really great experience.

Heres a shot of one of the sets for a boxing scene, those are some of the extras we all styled in the background.

Tiffany got some really awesome behind the scenes with Lauren. Ill be sure to link it to her site once she's got it up for you guys to see. Its hilarious. You will fall in love with Lauren Holly when you see it.

Mark decided to extend his short film so I had the chance to go back for a second set of Vampired. He added some scenes and took the film a different direction. I was laughing my head off. The cast, the crew and even Mark was so funny on this show. I had a BLAST! Definitely one of the most fun film shoots I've done.

Heres a couple pictures of our Vampires..

As for the brides we have been doing, I have been taking pictures but leave it to me to misplace the cord that lets me download them to the computer. So heres a shot of Carissa off my phone. For me, this is the hottest vintage hair to date I've done. I love the design she wanted, and I love the way it turned out. Stephanie rocked her makeup. You can't see the intricacy of it in these photos but it was gorgeous. She used pinks and golds that made Carissa look fab.

You can check the rest of her pictures on Scott Jarvie's website who btw did an amazing job. Theres so many talented vendors in UT!

Speaking of talent, I just met Amanda owner of Branches. She's a flower designer joining the Utah wedding scene. She contacted me about collaborating on a photoshoot and of course, I never skip out on an opportunity to collaborate with talented people. Her model (who had never modeled before) was SO beautiful. She and I learned that we had something very dear in common. If she ever reads this, THANK YOU for loving your job. Its people like you that bring hope and comfort and ease a lot of stress for people like me. I appreciate and love you for it. Thank's for letting me get crazy with you!

Check out some of the pictures here. They are worth seeing. I can't wait to see more. Thank you Amanda for allowing me to take part in this shoot.

As soon as I find that cord, Ill get some before and afters up for you guys. Until then, thanks for visiting our blog. We appreciate you!

Chelsea

Photographed by Swensen Photography. Check out the rest of this hot session here.

Ashley

We were so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Ashley. She is the epitome of kindness, beauty and charm all rolled into one. Her family was so nice I wanted to die! Check out the rest of her bridals here. We are excited to get to work with her sister this next month!

Thank you to Ashley and her family!

Kelly for Opie Photo

Another fabulous shoot prepped for Opie Photo. Love this one to pieces. Check out the rest of the segment here.

Featured on Melissa Kelsey's Blog

If you know Melissa Kelsey, then you know she is artistically outstanding. That is why it was such a pleasure to have her and her camera in our studio a couple weeks back.

Melissa did a feature on our studio but you will have to go to her website here to see the what she had to say! Be sure to leave a comment so we know who stopped by :)

Melissa - You are awesome. Thank you so much for the honor. You are absolutely lovely!

Opie, one cool photog, contacted us to help her out with one of her personal projects. Heres a couple shots. You'll have to visit Opie's blog to see the rest. Thank you Opie for trusting us with one of your very own.

Enizio Artists are available for test shoots for any photographer. If your interested in shooting for your personal pleasure, educational purposes or for S&Gs, we'd love to be a part of it.

I feel really awful that I haven't been the best at updating this blog. I have also slacked at doing before and after photos which I realized today people actually like to see! My apologies. I promise to do better. Today, I thought I would share a couple of fun projects we've been on recently...

RYAN AND ASHLEIGH'S PHOTO-SHOOT

As some of you may know my "brother from another mother" was on So you think you can Dance this last season. Just after the show wrapped, Ryan and his wife were casted for Burn the Floor as the principle couple for their 2010 world tour. I had the privilege of doing the hair and makeup for their tour pictures along side my good friend Heidi Uhl behind the lens. This was such a pleasure for me because Ryan and I grew up together. It's been fun to see his career advance and to be able to participate in a small portion of it was a real honor. Look out for these two because I know America will be seeing a lot more of them.

VAMPIRED

I am a huge fan of Mark Andersen who is known for his amazing stock photography company, Rubberball Productions. Just recently Mark started a production company and I had the honor to be a part of Mark's first short film called Vampired. Mark wrote, produced and directed this short film. I have to admit that I was a little intimidated because I am such a big fan of his work. I had such a blast on this film. His lead actor was a riot to work with. He kept everyone laughing on set and watching him work with Mark was an unforgettable experience. Heres a small clip I caught on my phone of him goofing off with Mark. It just gives you an idea of how much fun this project was.

MASK

I got to team up again with my favorite mother/daughter team Laurie and Tiffany of Naturesknockout.com for this film. Stephanie and I came on as day players and I ended up pulling a 36 hour day working on this show and a couple other photo-shoots. I love working with Tiffany and Laurie! This film takes place in 1905 and was filmed at Lagoon. I'll tell you that walking from base to set in a dark theme park by myself at 3 am is a bit creepy! Because of the time period of this film, the hair was so fabulous and fun to do.

SOUL 41 PRODUCTIONS FOR DENTRIX

I got to take part in my first comedy type film project this last week. I laughed my head off taking part in this commercial for Dentrix. Will Rubio has got to be one of the funniest actors I have ever met. If your not familiar with Will Rubio you have to check out his work here. You'll laugh your head off! This spoof on clients who forget to show up to their dental appointments is sure to make a lot of people laugh! Im excited to see the final cut.

And of course, wedding season is in full bloom. Heres a couple trial sessions I captured plus some behind the scenes of our latest photo-shoot with Heidi Uhl. (Those are always very eventful). Last time we teamed up, she walked us out on to the Great Salt Lake in the freezing cold. I have to admit, it was the most fun shoot to date. Morgan and I laughed our heads off as we froze to death. Poor model. She was such a trooper!

I just want to thank everyone who follows our blog. Its fun to be able to share our projects with you!

7 things to avoid for perfect skin

photo courtesy of fitsugar.com

1. SUN - Exposing your face to the sun is the quickest way to age your skin. When ultraviolet rays hit the skin's surface it produces molecules called free radicals which destroy healthy cells. They're particularly fond of collagen and elastin, the two ingredients that help keep skin firm and elastic. The more collagen and elastin degrade, the faster wrinkles appear on your skin. Use a teaspoon of SPF 30 on your face. Apply it before going into the sun. Reapply every 9 hours. Avoid sunlight between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm. Even the strongest sunscreen can only filter out so much during this time which will cause damage to your skin.

2. SMOKING- Nicotine in cigarrettes constricts the blood vessels of the face, making your skin look gray or sallow. An ingredient called acetaldehyde goes to work, attacking the fibers in your skin that hold it together. Finally a chemical reaction occurs creating a protein that causes the destruction of collagen and elastin. Add this to the constant creasing of the face while due to smoke irritation and the wrinkling of the skin while you inhale, its no wonder women who smoke look around ten years older than a non-smoker of the same age.

3. ALCOHOL- Alcohol dilates the blood vessels and in sensitive skins this can lead to broken veins . Alcohol also contains acetaldehyde which attacks skin fibers, reducing firmness and elasticity. As little as 2 drinks a day will dehydrate the skin enough to make wrinkles. Alcohol destroys all vitamin c, one of the most important nutrients for skin functioning.

4. STRESS- Stress increases the level of adrenal hormones like testosterone, which have been linked to the triggering of acne. In fact, stress is being blamed for the increase in so called adult acne in career women. Stress hormones cause blood flow to be directed away from the surface of the skin to your limbs and major organs. This means that your skin doesn't get all the nutrients it needs. To add insult to injury, you can't repair these problems with skincare as effectively when your stressed. Studies show it doesn't absorb products as well as relaxed skin. Learning to relax will help your skin survive.

5. LACK OF SLEEP- Nighttime is when the skin repairs itself. You build new cells and replace collagen and elastin damaged by the day's exposure to sun and pollution. The skin is also more absorbent at night which means it takes in treatments more effectively. Research shows that up to 25% more of some vitamin treatments enter the skin at night compared to during the day. Lack of sleep is responsible for dark circles, sallowness and fluffiness under the eyes, as the skin diverts blood to fuel the tired brain and other organs.

6. POLLUTION- Not only is air pollution bad for your face but so is taking in toxins to your bodies. On average we breath in 2 grams of pollution and eat 11 lbs each in food additives. Avoiding pollution is tricky. You can help fight pollution by eating better. Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid salty foods, caffeine and hydrogenated fats.

7. LACK OF EXERCISE- Physical activities will help boost skin tone by increasing the amount of oxygen in your blood and reducing the amount of toxins that build up under your skin, it will also boost your skin health by increasing your tolerance to stress and help you sleep. For optimum skin health, try to do 3 sets of 20 minute exercises a week.

information curtesy of Helen Fosters "The Beauty Book"

Meet Kumari..the most beautiful girl I've ever seen

I met Kumari on the set of the last movie I had the privilege to work on. The moment I saw her I practically begged her to let me put some makeup on her. I called Heidi and well, heres how it all turned out. Assisting me on this shoot was Morgan. Working with her and Kumari and Heidi, makes this the best day of my job to date. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed helping to create them.

How to have a successful salon visit

image courtesy of treassuringtresses.com

Finding a hairdresser is like the search for a significant other! Hairdressers have a different approach to the way they dress hair, the way they communicate and the things they feel are most important. It can be overwhelming but at the same time very exciting. In order to help you through this process, here are 5 simple tips to help you get the most out of any hairdresser you visit.

1. Visit the salon or do some research before scheduling and appt. Check out the age, style and hairdos of the staff and clients. Does what you want fit in with their approach and image?

2. Take a picture with you. This will help your artist visualize what is in your mind. Use the pictures as a guide but be open to hear what the artist has to say as your hair texture and length will play a major role in making your vision a reality.

3. Be open to the care and maintenance of your desired look- Your artist should explain to you what products it will take to recreate this look as well as regular salon visits to maintain the look at its best. If for some reason they don't explain this to you, ASK! Once you hear their professional recommendation, think about your commitment to doing what it takes. If you feel like it will be too much work, or too expensive to maintain, then you may want to think twice about the service your going to receive.

4. It's important to feel like you can communicate with your artist. Find descriptive words to help explain to your artist your frustrations with your hair as well as the things you love. Share with your hairdressers things that have worked for you in the past, concerns you may have as well as the absolute do-not's. Communication is the most important thing to a positive experience in any salon. A good hairdresser will understand that you know your hair better then anyone else.

5. And lastly, always have an open mind when visiting a new salon. Comparing your new stylist to your old one will just set you up for disappointment. Ask questions to help you feel at ease. There is more than one way to achieve something so if they aren't doing it exactly like your past hairdresser, it doesn't necessarily mean they don't know what they are doing.

KIMLEY - GORGEOUS!

Photographed by Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen, you can check out the rest of her wedding photos here, bridals hereand more bridals here

Tracie - HOT HOT HOT

Photographed by Rebekah Westover- check out the rest of her wedding picturess here

Feature

It pays to collaborate with Rebekah Westover! Her lovely work keeps poppin' up all over the place which means our work gets featured as well! Thank- you Rebekah for being so talented and allowing us the honor to work with your brides! check out all of DaniBrees engagement session here

Makeup tips for the DIY bride

Even though a makeup artist is a must for your wedding, a lot of people opt to do the makeup themselves. Heres some tips from our makeup artists for those of you brave enough to take on the job!

Morning Brides:

Morning brides will photograph in the most natural light. This light has a blue tint to it. Because of this everything will photograph darker than you see it therefore do not make bold color choices for this time of the day. Also warmer shades photograph better in this light because of the contrast of the cool light. False eyelashes are a must for any bride being photographed early morning.

Mid Day Brides:

This is the harshest light to photograph in. The light source is directly above you therefore it can cast shadows in the under eye area. Choose a highlight with a touch of shimmer to avoid looking like you have under eye circles. Keep liner as close to lash line as possible again, to avoid the shadows. Use false eyelashes this will open up the eye more. Avoid dewy or sheen looks with your foundation and don't be afraid to blend, blend, blend. You cannot blend enough when photographing in this light.

Late After Noon Brides:

This is by far the best and most flattering light anyone can be photographed in. This light is so forgiving that you can do more intense color choices.. The flash however, will wash out your face so don't be afraid to put color on! Blush and Bronzer either or are a must in this light. Lip color can be richer for this time of day.Don't forget to pull out the false eyelashes to finish the look.

Evening Brides:

This is the time to let the Diva in you out!! Feel free to choose more bold colors. This is the only time a bride can get away with wearing a smoky eye. This is a great time to define your features. Shimmers are great for this time of day and false eyelashes a must!

Update- Saras shoot featured

Adventures in trunk show shooting-what happens from 6pm to 2 am at the wrap of a trunk show by Alta Moda

On the runway and on a perspective bride the gown looks like this....

Then when Heidi Uhl of Retrospect Studio and I get a hold of it, heres what happens...

On the runway

Heidi and Cynthia style

Gowns by designer and hero of mine, Anne Barge, provided by the lovely Hilary and Justin of Alta Moda Bridal

Brideology recap

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker at the launch of Brideology - An educational event for brides to be. Studio Enizio hosted the event under the direction of Darla Roze Photography, founder of Brideology.

For my presentation, I focused my attention on the importance of makeup. I addressed 7 common myths in regards to the importance of hiring a professional for your wedding day makeup. They included;

MYTH 1: I don’t have to hire a pro because my sisters friends cousins wife’s next door neighbors aunt is going to do it for me. She went to beauty school!

MYTH 2: Well its cheaper to go to a counter so I’m just going to do that.

MYTH 3: My future husband loves the way I look everyday, why should I pay someone to put my makeup on when I can just do it myself and know that he will love it?

MYTH 4: I have to have airbrush because I heard its better and will last longer.

MYTH 5: A trial is not necessary for me because I know exactly what I want.

MYTH 6: I don’t need to do anything to prepare my skin because my makeup artist will cover everything.

MYTH 7: I don’t want to hire a makeup artist because then I won’t look like myself

Check out the photos and a full report on the evening on utahbrideblog.com. You can also check out a picture of our lovely bride to be model Leslie. I will put closeups our my twitter so follow us if you want an up close look.

Be sure to keep a look out for the next Brideology event. It was an evening worth participating in!

Sara for Opie Photo

I apologize for the lack of posts lately. I have been very busy finalizing a new project as well as working with different photographers on self projects. I have a lot of stuff to share but honestly it may take a while to get everything up. Ill start with this fun project I just did with Opie.

Sara is such a cute girl. She was so nervous for this shoot but I think she did a great job. Sara is not a professional model by any means but did a great job. She was recently married and the gown was custom made by Melissa Blackburn who coincidentally happens to be friends with one of my best friends (small world).

I had a blast prepping Sara for this shoot and as always, is a pleasure to work with Opie. Check out the rest of this set here