Nigel Barker for Art Van Furniture

Here's a look Behind the Scenes for Art Van Furniture's Fall 2014 Catalog with photographer and spokesman Nigel Barker. Thanks to my agents at Factor Artists for the amazing opportunity to work with him along side makeup artist Kristina Feyerherm.

These were the two winners from The Art Van Photogenic contest, they were so excited to be pampered and dolled up for the catalog shoot.

Here are the final photos released and published in the Fall Catalog of 

Art Van Furniture.

Nigel is a DREAM to work with. His skin is like butter! He is so very genuine and sweet on set. I really didn't need to do much with his face; I just used a little Graftobian concealer, Ben Nye powder to stop the sweat on his forehead, a touch of bronzer for the cheeks, The Body Shop Argan Oil lip balm and he was good to go.

We also worked with kids, men and women from Factor Women, Ford Models, and Stewart Talent.

Lori by Jennifer Avello

 It's always fun to work with clients who are open minded to trying new looks! Lori Prestidge was looking to update her portfolio with a variety of edgy and commercial looks to prepare her for NYC agencies. We brought so many amazing looks out of Lori, we were all impressed with how she was able to adapt and change with every outfit! Here are a few of my favorite snapshots of Lori. 

Enjoy! 

 

 For the commercial looks, I kept the makeup very easy and light weight. 

 

I applied Make Up For Ever Face and Body Makeup in #20 to give her a dewy, fresh look for camera. I have been using this foundation for YEARS. Literally, a little goes a very long way and this foundation has been one of my best investments for my career.

I also used a grey tone matte eyeshadow by Inglot #502 to create her soft, smokey eye. Inglot's eyeshadows are only $6, but they deliver so much pigment in such a small size. I LOVE Inglot.

 

 

This was a fun look! 

I slicked Lori's hair back, slapped red lipstick on her, and she transformed! I pumped up her lashes with Maybelline 'One By One' Mascara in Jet Black. Lip liner is 'Scarlet' by NYX and Lipgloss is "Night Out' by Sephora. This combination of cleans eyes and a dark lip was my favorite look on Lori; she pulled it off superbly well!

For this look, I wanted Lori's blue eyes to pop, so I applied Inglot Black Gel Liner in #88 on the inner lower rim of her eyes and lined her upper lids with a thin angled brush by Crown Industries. I created a nude lip with Ben Nye Media Pro concealer palette and highlighted her skin with Inglot AMC "Face and Body Illuminator' in #61.

 I also contoured her cheeks with "Tenderling" Powder Blush by MAC. This is my absolute favorite blush to contour with because it is the perfect shade for camera, whether in color or black and white photography, it always delivers the precise, pronounced cheekbones that I adore.

 Please check out more work of Lori at www.jenniferavello.com