Simply A Vision: Emily + Alex

When Emily, the darling bride below, showed me a picture of her styling inspiration, Mrs. Priscilla Presley on her own wedding day, I was completely enamored with the idea. The voluminous hair, those perfectly kohl-rimmed eyes, this was going to be a fun one indeed. Check out these breathtaking images from Alex + Emily's farm-tastic union shot by none other than the fabulous duo at The Weaver House, (formally of Steep Street fame). 

Bonus tidbit: I had the delightful opportunity to pen Emily + Alex's welcome chalk sign above! New calling?

PHOTOGRAPHY: Hannah + Kelty/The Weaver House
BRIDE + GROOM: Emily + Alex
CUSTOM BRIDAL GOWN: Holly Stalder
HAIR: Ashley Larson, friend of bride.
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Hood to Vows: Aletheia + Ken

Held at the beautiful Mt. Hood B+B, this fall wedding is definitely making me yearn for that orange globe in the sky to return. The charming couple, Aletheia and Ken, were captured by the sweet and talented Heather from Espana Photography. The stylish bride requested a smokey cat eye to go with her vintage + retro look- and she definitely pulled off the look effortlessly.

For more dreamy photos from the duo's mountain escapades, check out the photographer's blog here.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Heather Espana/Espana Photography
COUPLE: Aletheia + Ken
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Jin Jin + Doan: Fall In Love

The sun shone brightly for this October wedding in the usually wet city of Portland...it doesn't take much for couple, Jin Jin and Doan, to take a good photograph but with the help of my team, photographer Choiyee and hairstylist Kellen, they look simply radiant.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Choiyee Wong/I.C.E. Digital Studio

COUPLE: Jin Jin + Doan

HAIR: Kellen Eason

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Devonation + Choiyee Wong: "To Sacrifice Is To Love" Collaboration

A perfect union between fashion + art in Portland, photographer Choiyee Wong and fashion designer + professional water colorist, Devon Yan-Berrong teamed up together to create a beautiful series that exhibit their endless creativity. 

If you would like to view the whole photoshoot series, check out this slideshow created by JiaHau Jan. 

Last month, the team put on a fashion and gallery show at theSlate exhibiting Choiyee's photography collection as well as preview the public Devonation's 2012 line with an incredible turnout in the crowd. Here is a photo of all collaborators of the project:

DESIGNER: Devon Yan-Berrong/Devonation

PHOTOGRAPHER: Choiyee Wong/ICE Digital Studios

MODELS: Kristi Sakura/OMM + Steve Teegardin

HAIRSTYLIST: Kellen Eason

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Face Off

A quickie shoot with New York-based photographer pal, Daniel Noval, and fresh-faced model, Sophie from Q6.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Daniel Noval

MODEL: Sophie (Q6)

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

The Devil Wears Prada: "Born To Lose" Music Video

What makes six metalcore bandmates conjure up so much sweat filming the first single off their new "Dead Throne" album? The answer is: Some serious head bangin'. 

The backlit concept for the music video might not show too much "makeup artistry" so I am pleased to share with you these awesome behind the scenes shots. Rock on!

DIRECTOR: Drew
PRODUCER: Stefan Anderson/RSM Creative
FEATURING: The Devil Wears Prada
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Tied + True: Lindy + Dang

This blissful couple from Seattle, chose to relive their wedding day by "trashing the dress" and letting their hair down here on one of Portland's finest summer days...shot by Choiyee Wong for I.C.E. Digital Studio.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Choiyee Wong/I.C.E. Digital Studio

COUPLE: Lindy + Dang

HAIR: Kellen Eason

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

TanQ's 1st Annual Charity Party: 9.9.11

Announcing that Nadia-Artistry will be representing at TanQ's 1st Annual Charity party this coming Friday evening, September 9th, 2011, to support the American Red Cross- Japan Earthquake + Tsunami Relief efforts. The fundraising shindig will include art, music, food, and the opportunity to bid on some awesome prizes to support this cause...including one from yours truly. I will be offering a prize package that includes a 90 minute Day-2-Night Makeup Lesson + Eyebrow Shaping worth a total of $110!

TanQ is a local non-profit company that supports wonderful causes through its unique design partnerships that Judy Tan, founder + owner, has created under the motto: "1 Tee, 1 Month, 1 Good Deed". The original Godzilla tee design you see above flew off the shelves last April to support the Japanese Relief fund and now it is back for this event in a lush new colorway in limited quantities. I should also mention that 100% of the net profits go straight to this cause...a chance to help others while struttin' some pretty cool threads.

I hope to see you there this Friday!

TanQ's 1st Annual Charity Party @ The Slate

2001 NW 19th Ave #104

Portland, OR 97209

Friday, 9.9.11, 6pm - 9pm

Cheers,

Nadia

PHOTO: Courtesy of TanQ Blog

A Sisterly {Bridal} Bond

Cheers to an intimate and dreamy bridal editorial inspired by photographer, Heather Gemmer's own close relationship with her beloved sisters. And who can resist the pillow fight on the beach? This shoot was also kindly featured on bridal blog "Borrowed + Bleu" and for even more visual goodness and vendor info, check out Gemmer Photography's blog!

If you have a sister, what event in your life were you most grateful to share together?

PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Gemmer/Gemmer Photography
ASSISTANT: Rachael Driscoll
MODELS: Leilani Speer + Marielle Brenneman 
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry
HAIR: Kellen Eason
FLORAL: Laurelhurst Florist

In Session: Senior Portraits

Much apologies for the lack of blog lovin' lately...patiently awaiting images + motion pictures of summer bridal parties, boudoir ladies, a hard rock band video, editorial escapades, and so on, to share with all of you.  In the meantime, here is a recent senior portrait session with two very sweet gals, Katie + Claire, ready to kick off their senior year.

If you are a high school junior looking for a photographer that can make your senior portrait session fun and a breeze, be sure to contact Olivia Renee Photography!

PHOTOGRAPHER: Olivia Renee/Olivia Renee Photography

SENIORS: Kate + Claire

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

"Hitched" Hiking

An engagement session inspired by 1950's vintage styles and enveloped by some of Oregon's finest features (green mossy rocks always get me!), here is Heather of Gemmer Photography's lovely shoot with the musically inclined couple, Elizabeth + Stephen. They certainly brought along their talents on this little hiking expedition, as seen here with that magnificent banjo that Stephen could barely take his hands off...

For more breathtaking views from this shoot, check out the sweet feature from the bridal blog Engaged + Inspired right here.

It is a true pleasure to work with alongside with the super talented photographer, Heather, and once again, my [hair] partner in crime, Kellen Eason! Heather's knack for set styling and creating dreamy photos will make you swoon and Kellen, is well, the hair wizard. Keep your eyes peeled for another editorial with this team involving sisters and brides...[with no relation to that um, unique cable network show whatsoever.]

PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Gemmer/Gemmer Photography
COUPLE: Elizabeth + Stephen
HAIR: Kellen Eason
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Hello Headshots

Sprucing up your company website bios, comp card, or simply want to put your best face forward...here are some recent headshots taken on location at Pier Park w. MGV Photography.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Vraneza/MGV Photography
MODELS: Kimberly Im, Leslie Stratos, Donald Cobbs, + Jesse Stratos
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Leif's Auto Repair: "Two Masters" Commercial

"The Finest in Collision Repair!"


If you are a native Oregonian, you might recall that lil' jingle from one of our largest local automotive repair shops, Leif's Automotive, playing on the radio or on one of their television spots. Here is a current commercial that has been airing the past few months (although I have been lacking on my daytime tube viewing to catch it on air!) that I had worked on with the fine people over at Leif's.


Also, be sure to add the Leif's Auto Facebook page- they have great advice on how to properly maintain your vehicle and other important auto tidbits worth mentioning. Currently, for every new "like", Leif's is donating $1 to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure...worth liking indeed!

FEATURING: Leif Hansen, founder/owner of Leif's Auto
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

Jonesin' for Gems: Part II

"These gems have life in them: Their colors speak, say what words fail of." 

                                                           -George Eliot

PHOTOGRAPHY: Choiyee Wong/ICE Digital Studio   

MODEL: Kate Troedsson (Option)

HAIR: Kellen Eason

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry