Together (Bohemian Innocence Series)
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Portfolio on October 21st, 2009
Photographer: Justin Polkey
Model: Megan Wright (center), Stephanie Stander (Trigger)
Hair and Make-up: Samantha Kaye
Art Director/Stylist: Hayley Baxter
Location: Noordhoek
Nena Hugo at the Beach
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Portfolio on September 17th, 2009
This shoot is one I smile upon the memory of. The photographic industry is an industry laden with weight upon one’s reputation, yet so often I find the reputations, especially the big ones misleading. Sean Laurenz is as talented as he is genuine, taking photographs that are masterpieces from their first sight as large postage stamps on the back of his canon, to their reception after his careful and genius processing – which unlike some he does entirely himself. Nena Hugo surpassed all of my expectations, fluidly migrating from fashion icon to bohemian beach babe with endless energy and exceptional attention to detail, as well as standing as a phenomenal stylist in her own right. Nick held palm leaves, reflectors and smiles on our faces with equal aplomb. This whole experience was a treat for me
Kristi – Apples and Swarovskis
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Portfolio on September 17th, 2009
I love this photograph. Rob presented me with a picture of a girl with red raccoon eyes and sparkles one day. The make-up was flawed in areas and we both agreed that we thought we could adapt it and evolve it into something better. Rob brought in Cally Palmer, who brought the *perfect* black sequined shirt – which added elegance and depth to the black background we needed to “calm” the red as well as a red apple – which for me applies an organic parallel to the otherwise very harsh and foreign red placement in the photograph.
Lyndall Jarvis – Black Tied
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Portfolio on September 17th, 2009
This image is taken from a series of images shot for Pasella – where I was given exactly 20 minutes for hair and make-up (including liquid liner and false lashes.) I like this image because it’s clearly a portrait, yet one cannot make eye-contact with the model – which makes this image (compared to the others from this shoot) more powerful in my eyes. Lyndall had just received her title as FHM’s sexiest SA Woman for 2009 and I felt very privileged to have worked with her.
Chelsea
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Bridal, Portfolio on September 17th, 2009
The final image of our Bridal Boudoir.
A clean cut beautiful girl dressed in White and Silver.
Pictures to follow for those of you wearing ivory – or red!
Main Make-Up ingredients: MAC: strobe cream (radiance), face and body foundation (powder only where necessary), mineralize skinfinish (one shade darker than her complexion for a gentle contour — alt product, bronzer in “golden”) eyeshadow: “cork” , “brule”, “vanilla”, cremeblush in “uncommon” lip pencil: “spice” lipstick: “honeylove” mixed with “kinda sexy” topped with clear lipglass.
Beaded Wedding Dress by Gavin Rajah.
Photographer:Robert Miller
Model: Chelsea L from Infinity models
Caitlin
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Bridal on September 17th, 2009
Caitlin models a look that pleases her parents yet still flirts with the boho spirit of carefree playfulness.
Clare Kuiper
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Bridal on September 15th, 2009
Make-Up: Main Make-up Ingredients: MAC: Apply Strobe Cream — to give the skin radiance, the buff Studio Fix Fluid -( in my experience it’s the longest wearing of MAC’s foundations which makes it ideal for brides) into the skin with a stippling brush (I like the #187). Apply “vanilla” under the brow bone, “Cork” and “bronze” to the crease, “All that glitters” and “arena”to the ball of the eye and then line the eye with “rich ground” fluidline. Set the brows with clear brow gel, and then gently fill them in with eyebrow pencil: “lingering”, gently dust some “gingerly” (sheertone) blush onto the cheekbone for a girly glow. Dust over the entire face with Prep+Prime transparent finishing powder and then finish the lips with “smoothberry” lipliner and “full-for-you” plushglass to really accentuate that pout.
Caitlin Downes
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Bridal on September 15th, 2009
Caitlin models a look that pleases her parents yet still flirts with the boho spirit of carefree playfulness.
Veiled
Posted by Samantha Laura Kaye in Bridal on September 13th, 2009
Photographer: Sally Mellish
Model: Catey Keen
Bouquet: Elgin Roses
Hair and Make-up artist: Samantha Kaye
Cape Town
2009




















