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How to Model 101

October 27, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Try to elongate your neck for maximum extension
Always pose with tension in your body completely from head to toe
Mix it up with innovative poses. Don’t do the same pose over and over again. Make slight changes to the way your hand, body and legs are posed
Show up to a photo shoot with clean shaven, clean face, and clean hair.
Be aware of where the light source is set up. Always face towards the light source, not away from it
Create intensity for the camera through your eyes. As Tyra Banks describes it…. Smize (smile with your eyes)!
Give a lot of personality in each shot
If it helps, ask to play your favorite music playing when you do a shoot! The beat will kick your poses up 10 notches!
Practice practice practice in front of the mirror to work out what angles look best.

Model // CASSIDY WESTON represented by FRM MODELLING AGENCY

Stylist // JESS DEMPSEY

Hair and Makeup // Aimmey Pham

Assistant // ZOLI DINH

Editing // STEPHANIE BOLGER

Shirt and Denim // Super Dry Official

MRP Store Launch Party at Melbourne Central 2015

October 22, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Fashion is for everyone!

MRP is an South African, mega fashion store to hit the shores of Australia which offers “I need it now” and “outstanding crazy value” women, mens, children, baby, accessories and sleepwear!

When I first received MRP’s launch party invitation card in the mail (ie, a mini fashion film starts playing as soon as you open the invite), I knew I was headed for an epic time.

And boy was I right. The crowd and vibe was insane, and thank God I brought my plus one guest, Nami with me (@nami_man) for the added fun!

With my fresh look (yes! I have dusty pink hair with a darker purple shadow roots going on), I was instantly entertained by Social Playground’s clever little photobooth setup where you can move around their graphic designed blocks around and pose for an instant photo. As I entered into the venue, there was a “spin-the-wheel” setup, then tables filled with mini burgers, tacos, cocktails and beer; an DIY Ice Cream booth; and even a custom cap design booth. A celebration isn’t a celebration if there wasn’t any shopping too! Each guest were given a $30 voucher to spend and I ended up getting a beautiful stripey long shirt to layer over my high waisted jeans. After thralling through the racks of very well priced garments, I ended up at the back of the store for some live fashion illustration!

All in all, we felt like little kids again – lost in the wonder of entertainment and FASHUN.

Last and not the least, special thanks to Hot House Media for having me at MRP amazing celebration parteeeee xxx

Christian Kimber x Eidos Napoli Collection Launch 2015

October 18, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

Paige

October 2, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

I rocked up to FRM Model Management yesterday to meet Stephan Bucknall to chat all things models and fashion photography, and towards the end of the our conversation a gorgeous fresh face, Paige walked into the office. Stephan then asked me if I wanted to take a few snaps of Paige, and of-course without hesitation I took his ancient mini Canon compaq camera and went around the streets for a spontaneous shoot. Though I wished I had my big guns (for quality purposes), sometimes it is a good test of your photography skills. I often get asked, what camera to buy but quite honestly all you need is mastering good understanding of light, creative direction, composition and creative eye, and you are set to create amazing images.

Anyway, to end this post I am super thrilled to be working with FRM Model Management so you will be seeing a lot of stunning fresh faces popping up on my feed and blog. So stay tuned xx

High fashion editorial look, wearing D&G

Street Style look

Resort Swimwear look

Spring Racing with Kate Waterhouse and Elle Fashion for TopShop Australia

September 30, 2015Karen Woo Leave a Comment

It was all star cast at TopShop Emporium with Spring Racing Royalty, Kate Waterhouse; Elle Fashion Director, Rachel Wayman; and Fashion Illustrator, Aaron Favaloro who gave us a night to remember with their great spring racing styling tips and beautiful fashion illustrations to take home and hang on our wall proudly.

This is how the night unfolded…..