Apparently the shoes below left were the star attraction of the day. The Jimmy Choo “studded mesh booties” cost about $1000.  You can see below right that it started to sprinkle on the set. Luckily we were about to pin down the final take before the downpour.

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Sherree’s sound from previous releases had an organic or natural quality. But her new album is a bit of a sonic departure with darker overtones. We wanted the promotional photography to reflect a more aching quality.

See more photos of Sherree Chamberlain here

The shot below of Melissa Hennricks for Oklahoma Magazine won a Bronze award.

Enough horn blowing. Enjoy your weekend.

photo by Jeremy Charles

Each year, the best salons on the continent compete for honors in several categories from Makeup to Hair color in the Professional Beauty Assoication’s North American Hairstyling Awards. This year I had the opportunity to shoot for my friends at Ihloff Salon and Day Spa for their 2009 entry, “High Crimes of Hair Color.” Essentially the idea was to do things that are regularly a hair coloring “No No”, and turn them into a high fashion look.

photo by Jeremy Charles

Despite some technical problems (the elevator to our location broke, and we had to come up with a quick alternative), I feel good about the results. The models chosen were wonderful, and the stylists and makeup artist did a stellar job. We won’t know how we did in the competition for a while, but I think we stand a pretty good chance!

photo by Jeremy Charles

photo by Jeremy Charles

Each year, one of the top salons in the US, Ihloff Salon and Day Spa, hosts the Fall Masters Collection, a hair, fashion, and makeover runway show. This year’s theme Rock, Paper, Scissors chronicled the history of Rock and Roll through the evolving styles from the 50s to present. The proceeds of the event benefit Resonance, organization that helps women in crisis. It is worthy cause, and an amazing event. The highlight of the show was a performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller complete with zombies that crawled onto stage from the audience.

Check out my faves from the Ihloff Fall Masters Collection

photos by Jeremy Charles

Last weekend we shot new product photos of Dwelling Spaces‘ t-shirt inventory for their new site. The idea was simple – encourage the models to have fun, reflecting the good energy of owner Mary Beth. The lighting was also simple – a softbox in front and a highlight on the opposite side. With no assistant for the the day, the models – some of them my friends – pitched in to help by hauling gear and hand-holding the lights. It was an ideal situation. Everyone was relaxed, having fun, and contributing ideas for props and expressions. You will notice my friend Brandon Davis of My Solstice and Mercy Street below left.

And my beautiful daughter Lillian pitched in to model the onesies. She was perfect in her first modeling gig. (you can see her model in her gallery http://www.jeremycharles.com/lillian) Everyone should support Dwelling Spaces – it’s an awesome store with a local flavor. Stop in to see Mary Beth, and tell her I said hello.