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I've Been a Busy Bee!

Journal Entry: Wed Oct 26, 2011, 6:19 PM
  • Mood: Obsessed
  • Listening to: I'm still listening to the Clash of Kings A-Book
  • Reading: Clash of Kings....Still! I've been busy!
  • Watching: Photoshop
  • Playing: Photoshop!
  • Eating: My words. Heh
  • Drinking: I wish! Come bring me a shot please? xoxo


Hello to anyone interested enough to read my silliness. :)

I've been a busy girl, hence my littlee hiatus. But you guys always seem to be so forgiving to me when I flutter away for a little while. At least it wasn't a year this time! Hehe

Anyhow, you may have heard mention I was working on a Black Swan based shoot and that finally happened and omg what it crazy!

I put a lot on my plate with that one. Not only did I train for a cxouple months to be able to get en pointe ( Yeah, two months, Natalie Portman had a year! Granted I did do anything at her level and she's smokin' hot, but still, I did it lol. ) but I was the creative director and designer of everything from makeup, storyboard, set, editing, you name it, I had my hand in it, I even grabbed the camera for some shots.

This is what I live for though, I love being inundated in whatever it is I may be doing but it's been time consuming and the Gemini in me wants the finished produc, Right.    Now!  lol I've actually just gotten all the RAW files and am begining the process of editing. This is going to be a little different because we're actually doing a story with the photos. Think, a mini picture book, something along those lines. So I'll throw out some images soon that hopefully will be pretty cool on their own but the idea is I tell a story of her madness through the pictures and a few words. I plan to have this put into a lovely little book one can buy to enjoy.

We're taking the basic story from the movie Black Swan and from the actual ballet Swan Lake and adding our own twist to it. There are some cool concepts and fun eye candy. I'm not trying to compete with the movie, nor trying to pretend this is some original idea. This was just an artistic journey with  story well enjoyed by a group of artists.

I got to have a couple childhood dreams be tickled in this. We rented two tutus ( hehe ) and they were stunning. Getting to wear a true Black Swan tutu was a childhood dream checklist mark. It was truly stunning and I got to walk in the shoes ( literally as they were used pointe shoes from the Colorado Ballet ) off a Prima Ballerina. And as most of you know by know I was an actress well before a model and dove into this roll. My poor little white swan lol. She had to deal with me chasing her around set with fake blood, strangling her, and dragging her about the dance studio.  Muhahahhaha!

Anywho who, that's been the biggest thing going on and the rest is just filler until I have pictures to back it up. You guys don't come her to hear my ramblings anymore than people go to movie stars for political advice. So, I'm going to shut up, get back to work and try to post a photo or two tonight. The storybook comes later my pretties.

Be gentle as our photog is new and fress to the world of photography as is our other model but they're both lovely amazing people and we all had a lot of fun..

And we can't forget the MUA stylist Michael LeJon. He and I are actually the ones who made this baby and he was a dancer with the Colorado Ballet some years ago and his contacts got us many perks, like the gorgeous tutus!

I want to hear what's up with you guys. Leave me some updates and stories in comments here.

Also if you have any questions for me, or rants you need to yell at me about, open up my Deviants! Missed you!!

Baisers!!!

MJK

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I'm an artist first and everything else second. I model to help other artists form their visions, I model to help bring mine to life too, I model for the incredible opportunities to collaberate.
In Zoolander he jokes that model means unshapened ball of clay but it's actually very appropriate. I study a photogs work before I shoot with them because it's my job to step into their world, not the othe way around.
I get really excited when the photographer is excited. When they have an idea I work very, very hard to understand what it is they envision and supply it for them. I am very passionate about my work and will push myself to the limit for every shoot, every time. I am a professional model, so I treat it as such. I show up ready to work. I don't waste your time. I spent many years working for free to gain the experience that I have top earn being paid. If you're interested in the technicalities please check my Model Mayhem page.

www.ModelMayhem.com/MeganJK

I also have done art direction, set design and direction. I coach new models so the photographer can simply focus on shooting while I help her pose from off screen. I can do makeup and touch-ups. I also do Photoshop post work up to fantasy manipulation. From a gentle clearing of the skin & clothes to adding wings. Though I am no proffesional, I do fairly well. I'm worth hiring for post work touch-ups but not for major manipuloation.....Yet. Many of the pieces in my gallery were re-touched by myself.
I can't think of anything else at the moment so, if there is something you want to know, please ask.
I adore Deviant Art and find it a great honor and privilage to share this site with so many incredibly talented artists. I am deeply humbled every single time I come on here. I find almost everyone I meet on here to be kind, interesting, and extremely talented.
So thank you, to all of you who visit and grace me with your kind words, or very funny words. ;)

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:icont-r-e-v:
Would you mind if I had favorites from your gallery in a folder with this lovely lady:

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Both of you individually credited of course : )
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:iconwytherwing:
superb gallery Megan... very classy, top-shelf work. :+devwatch:

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~19700401 Feb 20, 2012   Photographer
nice work and gallery :)
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*BigDaddyPeacedawg Nov 11, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I love to look at your photos. You are so beautiful. It is astounding.

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*BigDaddyPeacedawg Nov 10, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I love what I see. To die for. :floating:

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Mood: Love ~gmcaq Nov 10, 2011  Professional Interface Designer
Beautiful gallery ! You are amazing !

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:iconphilmodel:
An amazing and diverse gallery. Beautiful photography matched by you the model x
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:iconmeganjk:
Thank you! I am blessed by having had the chance to shoot with such amazing photogs. They make me look good, it's not me. Really, they're incredible.
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Mood: Joy *sergbel Nov 2, 2011  Professional General Artist
^^

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~CapitanAnarchy Oct 26, 2011  Professional General Artist
EXCELENTE GALERIA
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I really enjoy reading your journals!
Very thought provoking. You are obviously a very intelligent person. You have a refreshing perspective on photography and modeling. Looking forward to reading future journals and of course your photographs!

You ROCK! :boogie:

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Wow. So, thank you and thank you. What an incredibly generous compliment my good sir.
I hope to come even close to being as you've called me.
Again thank you for your very sweet words.
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:icontopo1958:
Excellent work and gallery :)
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Mood: Joy ~nejo233 Sep 10, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
simply amazing gallery...keep up the good work :woohoo:

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