Haute Mamas

The Haute Mama shoot was awesome! I love it when ideas grow into results. It makes life feel full of possibility. It was a ton of work...the lugging, the organizing, the trying to stay on time. By the end of the day, I was exhausted. And it was SO worth it. These kinds of shoots are like breathing to me. Whether I was posing my (poor) friends on chicken coops, or doing makeup for prom, or working at glamour shots, this has always been a part of my life. And I didn't realize how much I missed it, until this weekend. So, I will definitely be scheduling another one...probably sometime in March. The next time, I will be limiting it to ten people. And there are already five on the waiting list. So if you're interested, email me soon! I'll be posting photos throughout the week. For now, here's a sneak peak from behind the scenes.

Shelly Miles getting her hair done, by my favorite Tonie...(and me as the stalker in the background). I know I've gone on about Tonie before. But Saturday made me love her even more. She is that RARE combination of stylist who can not only rock a cut and color, but she can actually STYLE hair. No more re-doing your hair in the rear view mirror ladies.

And she can bust out any style you throw at her too. Like, notice the magazine page on the table above? Melody brought that in as inspiration for her pin-up girl session. Look how well she interpreted it.

Ladies, if you haven't called her yet, you're missing out!

And I didn't get any pictures of her, but my new friend Robyn from Lancome did all the makeup. Having done makeup for 14 years, I'm really picky about it. I like it when shadow is blended well, and shows definition. Not when it looks dusty, as if someone just slapped up some color on your face. You know? But I was really impressed by her. She is a true artist and made everyone look amazing. She manages over 100 Lancome reps, and is extremely busy. So we were really priveleged to even get her for the day. Thank you Robyn! 

 Another shot of Shelly that we took on the roof.

And all the girls watching while we took the shot above. From left to right: my amazing friend Tina, who did all the catering. And who is too good not to do it professionally, so send her a note to tell her to just do it! Michelle, who helped bartend and set up, Katy, DeAnna, and another Michele.  

Thanks again to everyone who helped to make the day such a great success! Check back soon to see how the photos turned out. And if you want to see more behind the scenes shots, you can go here or here.

See you soon, baboons.

Comments

[Melody A.]

Oh, no!! I just died laughing looking at myself!!! What was I thinking. You're awesome, Miss Maile.

[Stacy]

looks like so much fun!

[arizaphale]

What a great day! What are you talking about Melody? I saw straight away you were 'forties-ish' and the magazine pic confirms it! I know my styles :-) ( and I don't mean forties-ish in the way that I am forty-ish hahah)

Maile I am glad you live and breathe this stuff as it makes so many people happy!

[Maya]

I told Melody that I might have to grab this idea and run with it here! It's such a fabulous idea I just love it!!! What a great way to make mommas feel sexy!!!

[Ma']

Glorious!

And Tina... I love her face. I know I'd love her.

(I'm an old Ma'. I can say those sentimental... verging
on weird things, and totally get away with it.)

Seriously. I'm so thankful for your happy world!

[SSH]

AAhhhhhh! Thank you for posting. Am anxiously awaiting more beautiful shots.

[Christina]

This looks so awesome! You rock, Maile! So many smokin' Haute Mamas, I can't wait to see more!

[Kal]

HEY! I'm a mom - I can be part of your group now! Woot!

[Susan N]

I wish I could have been there! Next time! My skills lie in being silly and helping people with their resume..so if you have a need for that on the next Hot Mama shoot--I am there! Love ya friend!

[amelialyon]

Looks like a fun idea...can't wait to see the amazing shots from this!

[shelly]

Damn it Maile! You bring tears to my eyes! I look at your stuff and it's like I am looking at one of my kids all grown up. Ok..that may be a bit too much! But seriously! Every time I open up your pictures...like the one of Maybrey Bowling with the roses...your friend Betty Paige...I almost cry! I remember the day I met you and how you made my little/big belly look amazing. You, Maile, have a very serious talent...one that keeps me up past my bed time to write about :)
Shit. That's all I can say. Shelly LOVES you.

[tz]

The day was SO much fun. It was thrilling to listen to and watch Maile work, doesn't explain the magic but still so worth it. It was great, do it again.

[Amy Blackburn]

I can't wait to see the rest. What an awesome idea for a super cool shoot! :)

[Cindy]

These are great! It looks like a super fun day! I would LOVE to help out with something like this! If you ever want to do one in Dallas...CALL ME!

[Tomi]

Good heavens! It looks like you had an AMAZING shoot. I cannot wait to see all of the images! What a joy you are to watch through the computer!

[elaine]

whoa. i'm comin' over from the shutter sister and you are my new hero. i want to take pretty pictures like you! i got a nikon d80 last year and love playing with it and would seriously like to turn my hobby into something that pays me a little for being creative and playing with my camera.

and could you pleae come to vermont to do a haute mama shoot with me and a few other gals? pretty please? i'll be your best friend...