White on White
During Visionary Icon's most recent two-day workshop, the general theme was to create a collection devoid of color-white fashions and backdrop, natural/nude makeup and blonde models.
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.
About Visionary Icon
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.
VISIONARY ICON SPONSORS
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