31 January 2017

Grunge-Goth photoshoot with Sheila

A while ago I modeled for my friend Sheila, who's about to launch her first online store. She picked out some friends to model, and I am happy to be of the lucky few to model the many vintage and second hand jems she has collected over the years. I was so excited with all the clothes!!!!

It has been many a year since I modeled last, and I enjoy it immensely. I had lots of fun picking out the outfits with Sheila that represented my own style (or dream style?) and it made modeling the clothes a lot more sincere to me.

I am also happy the pictures are not heavily edited like with most alternative photography. The aim was to give the clothes an urban vibe, besides - heavily edited pieces of clothing online are not exactly believable. I loved everything I wore!

Photography and styling by Sheila Calavera:




There were some less dramatic gothy moments too. I am happy the outfits and pictures are different. I can never stick to a certain style and I am definitely more goofy than elegant.


That shirt though!

This one has to be my favorite:

That shirt though #2!

It got me thinking: from the entire photoshoot, what makes certain looks my favorite? Of course poses and the way my body/face looked have influenced the way I looked at the pictures, but some shots depict the way I want to be seen and want others to see me. 

And I think - cool, this is me. Modeling has made me so happy; happy to see how much I've grown up.


Maria
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16 comments:

  1. Ladyfair31 January 2017 at 13:55

    It's so satisfying to see real grunge and goth, I seldom actually see it when I hear those words on blogs. Looks great!

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    1. Maria Alexander31 January 2017 at 18:00

      Thanks! I do think the photoshoot gave these styles the stage. You can always make an outfit more goth or grunge ;)

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  2. Ra31 January 2017 at 20:36

    Your personality shines through these photos :) It's easily visible you enjoyed this photoshoot and yourself and your photographer caught it. I miss seeing unstaged photos like these in fashion photography.

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  3. J.Bane1 February 2017 at 05:38

    Ditto on the above comment about your personality shining through. You look great, and the outfits all suit you. Excellent photos all around!

    That bright shirt instantly time-warped me back to '80s music videos. Totally awesome! :D

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  4. Jade1 February 2017 at 05:53

    Those photos are fabulous! You look so happy, confident and beautiful. :)

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    1. Maria Alexander1 February 2017 at 20:25

      Thanks so much!! I am happy to hear this is what you get from them :)

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  5. 5th Avenue Goth2 February 2017 at 06:03

    You are always so fantastic at modeling! What's your secret? And that last outfit is killer!

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    1. Maria Alexander3 February 2017 at 17:19

      aww thanks so much!!!! I dunno, I have poses that I know make me look good on camera, so I just stick to them :)

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  6. GNneko3 February 2017 at 15:38

    wow you look good kid! love the outfits and love the hair!
    man do I want that leather jacket *-*

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    1. Maria Alexander3 February 2017 at 17:20

      thank you kiddo! :P
      Yes that's a good jacket, it felt very soft

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    2. GNneko3 February 2017 at 19:05

      ohh soft is good. you gotte let us readers know when your pal will open her shop =D

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    3. Maria Alexander4 February 2017 at 00:04

      will do!

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  7. Sarah8 February 2017 at 23:00

    Just recently found your blog but some great. Photos

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