Local inspiration: muses and lenses

The latest in local inspiration from Twin Cities photographers and their muses runs the gamut - a mix of fresh and crisp, to hazy and sultry, to dark and moody.

Vision model Ashlee Walker gives good face in a shoot by Peter Holme styled by Jane Belfry with earrings by Stephanie Lake Design, with makeup by Andrea Holton and hair by Charlie Brackney of HAUS Salon.

Local photographer and makeup artist Alice Berman snaps a pretty portrait of fashion stylist Anna Woodling.

Former Minneapolis model Raina Hein (of America's Next Top Model fame) smolders in the desert. (Photo: Ari Abramczyk. Styling: Jacqueline Lavaun.)

Minnesota native model (and Nina Dobrev doppelganger) Whitney Fransway gets glitter everywhere in a shoot by L.A. photographer Nicole Hill.

Graham Tolbert posts some behind-the-scenes images of singer Channy Leaneagh from the recent Poliça video for "Lay Your Cards Out."

Chicagoan photographer Lauren Wuornos comes home to Champlin to snap some outdoor shots of her pal Kate Offerdahl.

Musician Liam Watkins goes into the haze, courtesy of Instagram.

Former METRO fashion editor Mary O'Regan dons her grandmother's mink coat for her last Minneapolis outfit post before moving to Seattle.

Local e-retailer Ship&Shape launch their Valentine's-themed collection "Be Mine" with an adorable lookbook.

Photographer Winona Grey gets gorgeous in this self portrait.

Former Minneapolis photographer Brad Ogbonna talks his favorite New York spots for File Magazine.

Rachel Palmer gets ready for winter.


Wonderblood blogger Julia snaps her pal Lyz.

Ignite model Kara rocks the classic combination of faded denim and lipstick. Photographer: Madison Dube. Styling: Davee Ek and Melinda Guajardo. Hair and Makeup: Masha Chebotayeva)

Minneapolis model Kouwai Potocnik rocks a leather jacket, Jack Daniels tee and cutoffs on the street.

Mplstyle.com spotlights menswear-inspired looks on Ignite model Kara.

Photographer Peter Holme gets Hitchcockian.

Editorial: Lili for Aryn K

Former Minnesota model Lili Umbrazunaite made the move to California earlier this year, and she's made good on it. Here she is as the face of the Aryn K Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook, shot on location at Venice Beach. The brand is carried by tons of small boutiques around the world, plus Nordstrom, Piperlime.com and Amazon.com and locally at Picky Girl in St. Paul. I've always loved Lili's coquette-esque, Audrey Hepburn meets Sophia Loren demeanor - it's good to see the rest of the world picking up on it.









Click here for the full lookbook.

Local inspiration: muses and lenses

The best in local street fashion, portrait and fashion photography from local muses and lenses, gathered via Twitter, Facebook and blog uploads from the past week.

Burlesque star Tomahawk Tassels wishes everyone a happy 4th!

Trnds.com style blogger Corey Tenold gets into the American spirit.

Vision model Diane Johnson has a patriotic moment. (Photo: Jake Freeman. Hair & makeup: Amber Brenke.)

Photographer Emily Utne shows off her new red 'do Marlee Southam at HAUS Salon.

Former Minneapolitan model Lilija Umbrazunaite gets her closeup courtesy of L.A. photographer Gregory Moore.

Minneapolis ex-pat/photographer Benjamin Fredrickson poses in a dress by Theyskens' Theory and boots by Louis Vuitton.

Artist Jaime Carrera shoots fashion designer/arts curator Emma Berg wearing a ruffled skirt by Max Lohrbach.

Sam Nong captures arts writer Joan Erakit through closed doors.

Dirty Hair Halo style blogger Shannon Licari gets her Creepers on.

Ellen Dahl Lawson of The Minneapoline spots a stylish shopper outside of June resale designer boutique in Uptown.

METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan rocks a romper from Mighty Swell Vintage.

Joan Erakit highlights the candy-colored style of Secrets Fashion Agency PR director Davee Ek.

Eliesa Johnson discovers a new muse named Michelle. (Hair & makeup: Amber Brenke.)

Photographer Amy Gee follows the light.

Dirty Hair Halo's Shannon Licari styles Ignite model Rikki Roath, sans pants. (Click here for more photos. Photo by Mark Meyer, makeup by Julie Lam, hair by Emmy Ngo.)

Fashion illustrator/stylist (and Minnesota native) Gina Schiappacasse shares a photo from an NYC shoot with Corey Hayes also featuring hair by former Minneapolitan Kelsy Osterman. (iPhone photo: Alexis Convento Headdress; model: Marla Phelan; makeup and styling: Gina Schiappacasse.)