Behind the Scenes of Paper Magazine's Summer 2013 'i'm forever blowing bubbles' Photo Shoot

Since the theme of the Paper Magazine photo shoot was 'bubbles,' I had the idea on set to put an animal balloon in the photo, so I made a puppy balloon and it MADE THE MAGAZINE!
*happy dance* Holla lol
Go pick up the Summer 2013 issue featuring Miguel!

When people associate their thoughts with the word photo shoot, they mostly think glamour, (and yes it is and can be LOADS of fun!) however people often don't think about the hard work that comes to getting the perfect shot! That's why I want to give you guys the behind the scenes take on how it happens!

 

Warning to future fashion magazine interns: leave your heels at home!

Assisting at one means checking clothes in and out multiple times, organizing by brand, running necessary errands, being the stylist's go-to, and returning the clothes to designer showrooms.

 

At the end of the day, I LOVE it and I'm so grateful to be a part of witnessing them come alive to print! It's an unexplainable feeling of achievement <3

 

Picture models on set playing ping-pong and skating on the rooftop, while bobbing their heads to 'Started from the Bottom', 'Sleepyhead', and 'Lisztomania.'

 Photographer Andy Spade!

 

'Puppy Love' on set :)

Lauren Bush Lauren's FEED USA Event

As an aspiring philanthropist for human rights, it was inspiring to help assist last night at Lauren Bush Lauren's celebrity charity event for FEED USA! It's devastating to know how many children are food insecure in America alone, and this organization is dedicated to providing an outlet for families without resources to be able to do so.

 

During the dinner, the screen showcased the huge social media trending the event was creating, and it confirmed how easily accessible knowledge is now in the digital age. With one click, you can become aware about problems taking place all around the world, and with one click you can also sign petitions or let your friends know about a protest! It's been easier than ever to reach out and gather people for a valuable cause, which was what last night highlighted to all the guests. Working in a team can get the job done, and that's what the FEED event confirmed!

All the different industry professionals mingled together and where else can you:

1.) share a fist-pump to the heart with one of your favorite models, Karlie Kloss <3 !

2.) exchange smiles with the talented Lea Michelle!

3.) catch up with long time friend and talented stylist Mary Alice Stephenson!

4.) chat about dreams with a photographer for Vogue!

5.) eat tasty deserts after Philip Philips' performance!

 

To say the least, it was an amazing event and magic night that I'm glad I was apart of :)

One of my favorite supermodels KARLIE KLOSS and I!!! 

Actress Sophia Bush and I!

 

Host Lea Michele

Lauren Bush Lauren

The BEAUTIFUL night view featured the one and only Brooklyn  Bridge <3 !

Philip Phillips performed :)

 

Lauren Bush Lauren, Actress Sophia Bush, and Mamie Gummer

Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff

Stylist Mary Alice Stephenson

Model Karlie Kloss

 Guest lists, maps, seating charts, Staff pass and FEED bag provided for guests!

Photos provided by Zimbio



Miguel Cover Photo Shoot for Paper Magazine: Summer 2013

On a foggy Tuesday, we headed out with 2 heavy luggage bags, and racks to Thomson Hotel's Penn Suite to help assist the cover shoot for Paper Magazine. There was no plain background for the photograph, but rather a beautiful view of the inspiring New York City as the back drop. We quickly took out all the clothes ranging from Marc Jacobs to Louis Vuitton and organized the rack by designer. 

The stylist with her beautiful curls and outgoing nature came in and greeted us, and was extremely warm. I felt right at home as we steamed the clothes and made multiple trips to the bathroom to refill the steamer's water filter. The star of the shoot, Miguel came in and cheerfully said 'hello everyone' and began trying on clothes. He then proceeded while we watched in awe of him commenting on each garment, to slowly look at us one by one and with a grin grab our hand and introduce himself. 'Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Miguel" showing off his pearly whites. Every time he glanced at us he smiled and had a positive energy around him that filled the room. He even told me how he thought my mint colored boots were 'sick and nice' and asked, "those are Doc. Martens right?!" 

I laughed and said "nope they're bootleg, but they look real huh?" and then I confidently commented, "fake it, til you make it", as he said back laughing, "that's right, that's right!"

While he went to step outside to take some more scenic photos we explored the breathtaking views of Manhattan, as I daydreamed about having a ceiling to floor view (although, til then, I'll enjoy just sitting on a fire escape, eating burritos and reading a book! ha!) and explored the huge Penn Suite equipped with a huge bathtub, cozy Queen size bed, and admired the strawberry looking chandeliers.

I see you watchin' my hips Crazy, move your body like Swayze!

 

Photo credit to my friend Debbie :)