Should it be ethereal? Surreal? Romantic?
After researching and conferring as a team, the attendees decided to give their shoot a sophisticated, urban-chic spin.
Co-Director Chrystofer Benson mentored them on crafting their braided hairstyles for the camera; Co-Director Joseph Cartright enhanced their clearly defined theme with subtle shadows to create dimension where only white existed.
The finished result: White on White, a color-free collection that celebrates urban appeal, sophistication and hair artistry.
The brainchild of Chrystofer Benson - Matrix Artistic Director and founder of the Chrystofer Benson Collective (CBC) - and Joseph Cartright - renowned New York City fashion and beauty photographer - the two-day Visionary Icon photo shoot workshop is offered twice a year at a cool photo studio loft one train stop outside of New York City.
To find out more about how you can grow your hairdressing skills for the camera, access visionaryicon.com.
Tools: Chrystofer Benson Collective (CBC) (cbensoncollective.com)
Hair Extensions: Invisi-Tab Virgin European Hair Extensions (invisitab.com)
All photos: Art Directors: Chrystofer Benson and Joseph Cartright;
Left:
Hairstylists: Joanna Rivera and Jennifer Miaczynski;
MUA: Emi Kiozume;
Fashion Stylists: Colleen McCann and Kara Kiensicki;
Model: Ali Wyatt, Images Models
Center:
Hairstylists: Patrick Heid, Cory Hoffman and Amy Richards;
MUA: Emi Kiozume; Fashion Stylists: Colleen McCann and Kara Kiensicki;
Model: Elena Moley for Major Models.
Right:
Hairstylists: Veronica Bessey Farrar, Meghan Morgan and Lenny Strand;
MUA: Emi Kiozume;
Fashion Stylists: Colleen McCann and Kara Kiensicki;
Model: Nina Wisner for Major Models