Local inspiration: muses and lenses

Another round of muses and lenses culled from local photographers and their muses over the past couple of weeks:

Fashion designer Emma Berg previews a new design. The faux crushed fur skirt will be available this week at June Resale.

Former Minneapolitan Sarah Ditty gets canonized in paint by her boyfriend, artist David Walker.

Vision model Ashlee Walker and her boyfriend, photographer Corey Tenold, take a trip to the Smokies.

Caleb Gudmundson, Jane Belfry, Allison Jean AuBuchon and Fred Holston bring the glamour to HAUS Salon's HOTTEA opening party last weekend. (Photo: Peter Jamus. Click here for more party pix.)

The ladies of DJ trio Lady Parts (Emily Roberts Holden, Syril McNally & Susannah will make you wanna jump. (Photo: Matt Blum)

Vision model Mary Cann goes au natural in her headshot for her NYC agency, One Management.

Aspiring model Joe Anderson rocks an androgynous vibe in a test shoot by Shelly Mosman.

Serene Enloe snaps some stylish folks on the streets of Dinkytown.

Carrier Pigeon jewelry designer Lauren Neal takes her turn in front of the lens of Shelly Mosman.

Brandon Werth shoots a bridal party on the Lake Superior shores of Duluth.

Photographer/artist Sohail Akhavein trips daisies in this self portrait.

Style blogger Kitty Cotten mixes the three "P's": plaid, polka dots and pea coat.

Style blogger Chloe Ahlf is the sweetheart of the rodeo.

David Mendolia snaps a stylish student on the Washington Avenue Bridge.

Dirty Hair Halo style blogger Shannon Licari Walling pairs three winter staples - plaid, fur and denim.

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon goes shopping at St. Paul men's shop BlackBlue and goes home with a Dunderdon tweed suit, LVC 1920s chambray work shirt and a Duluth Pack money clip - "the next best thing to a shower after a weekend of hunting in northern Wisconsin," as BlackBlue's blog says.

Model and MPLSTYLE.com blogger John-Mark and fashion designer Ashley Wokasch hang out in NYC.

John-Mark pals around with Minnesota-born designers Coco & Breezy in NYC.

Former Mpls.St.Paul Magazine fashion editor (now at Martha Stewart Weddings) Melissa Colgan looks pretty in NYC.

Secrets Fashion Agency PR director Davee Ek does her best "Edie Beale in winter" impression, looking woodsy, quirky and chic in a butterfly print.

Local inspiration: muses and lenses

The last two weeks in inspiration from local photographers and their muses.

METRO's Mary O'Regan does a studio visit with local designer Joy Teiken. Click here for more photos on Art of Wore.

Photographer Vincent Marcinelli previews a piece from next weekend's MCAD Art Sale.

Peter Holme snaps a model paused along a well-trodden path.

Grand Forks-based photographer Emma Katka shoots local model Kouwai Potocnik.

Maxamillion Gremillion takes in a sunbeam.

Style and arts writer Joan Erakit mixes ladylike sophistication with a dash of cunning in a series of photos styled by Secrets Fashion Agency. (Photo: Sam Nong and Dan Worku)

Model/musician Tearra Rosario gets shot by Shelby Tanner on Jacksonville Beach.

The Minneapoline's Ellen Dahl Lawson spots fall's minimalism trend paired with maximalism on the street.

Brandon Werth shoots Becca Cooke for a test shoot over the weekend.

Alexander Erickson of Ignite Models gets wet for Fucking Young Magazine. Click here for more photos. (Photographer: Michael McCloud. Makeup: Crystal Watkins)

Urban Tease personal style blogger Chloe Ahlf gets cuddly with her pug.

Local artist Jaime Carrera snaps a shot of designer Max Lohrbach's hand-painted pillowcase for Friday's Movember art show and benefit.

Musician Rachel Palmer shows off her fall layers.

Peter Holme snaps the guest of honor giving thumbs up to Christopher Straub's models at Sunday's runway show.

Emma Berg & Stephanie Lake join forces for Boys & Girls Club benefit

Local fashion designer Emma Berg and jewelry designer Stephanie Lake have joined forces for a benefit fashion show on August 19, "Dress Rehearsal." The show serves as the kick-off preview party for this fall's Boys & Girls Club Benefit, Twin Cities Treasures. This exclusive cocktail party and fundraiser will feature 2011's treasures in fashion, music, photography, and film. Held at national BGC board member Jane Emison's 1930s estate, Hillswood - French Chateau referred to as the "Marie Antoinette" by its architect - this event will raise money for the purchase of art supplies and musical instruments for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Click here for ticket info.


Image credits:
Photo by Brandon Werth
Art Direction by Kate Iverson
Dress by Emma Berg
Jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design
Guitar from American Guitar & Band
Hair & Makeup by HAUS Salon
Graphic design by Permanent ADG
Additional styling by Jahna Peloquin
Photo assistant Chelsey Paul
Location: Gamble Club-North Mpls
Model: Olivia of Vision Management Group

Local designers Stephanie Lake, Joynoelle featured in bridal spread

Local photographer-producer duo Brandon Werth and Chelsey Paul have just published a new bridal-themed photo shoot featuring the jewelry of local designer Stephanie Lake - one of my current favorites. (You may have seen her work in the recent Vita.mn swimwear issue and Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show, both of which I styled.)

Here are a few images from the spread, which also features wedding dresses by local designer Joynoelle:






View the rest of the editorial here.

[All photos by Brandon Werth]