In what has become my third fashion photography collaboration with the ever talented Mimi Nguyen, I was delighted to work this designer and this dynamic team on her latest line soon to appear at Showroom in Minneapolis.

Mi's work is easily recognizable for its wonderfully feminine and beautifully detailed style. It showcases the beauty and shape of women, emphasizing a woman's grace, elegance and natural beauty. (Check her out on facebook!) If ever I had a fitness goal, it would be to actually wear one of her signature gowns!

Thank you to the team that brought this shoot so seamlessly and beautifully together!

Fashion Designer
MI BY HOUSE OF NGUYENN

Models
LINEA HER
NESHA DONNELL

Makeup Artists
TODDI RODGERS
TEANNA MOYE

Hairstylists
DRE DEMRY-SANDERS
MELISSA CABLE

Photographer's Assistant
ARIADNE SNYDER

Videographer
TREVOR KIMOTO

Logistics & Planning
JR WALKER, SR

Looking for something amazing and unique to set your style off? Check out MiMi's Mi House of Nguyen line at Showroom (615 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408)!

Recently, I was honored with the opportunity to work again with Samantha Rei, one of the Twin Cities most stylish of designers. Don't know her? You should! Check out the latest on this inspiring designer:

I worked with Samantha Rei years ago under her Blasphemina's Closet label on her Second Star line, and was delighted to see those photographs published in her latest book. When she approached me to work with her again, it was like... ummmm YEAH! Is that even a question?!

This time, we were celebrating her latest line 'Black Pearl', a collection inspired by 1920's Shanghai. Beautiful silhouettes, textures and details, this collection captures the most beautiful aspects of vintage style. With a tag line of Beauty. Strength. Rebellion., Samantha strives to help women feel confident, strong and comfortable in their own skin. She believes they can all be beautiful warriors and with this latest series, they can be!

Learn more about Samantha Rei on her website.

Designer: Samantha Rei
Makeup Artist & Hair: Miranda Carlson
Models: Jeweldine McGee, Kiyanna Greene, Kyle Wagner, Faraz Ghassemi
Headpieces: Apatico
Jewelry: Realia by Jen
Shoes: Call It Spring
Location: Clubhouse Jager

So many more images to come, but for today, enjoy a sneak peak into Black Pearl!