Muses + Lenses: Madison Dube shoots Ignite's Ana Cristina

I'm always keeping my eyes open for fresh talents in the local fashion scene, be it photographers, models, stylists, or designers. Speaking of fresh, check out this refreshingly unstyled shoot by fledgling photog Madison Dube with Ignite model Ana Cristina:

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.

Maritza Ramirez' "Little Black Dress"

Up-and-coming Minneapolis photographer Amy Gee shoots local designer Maritza Ramirez' contribution to last fall's Little Black Dress event on friend and beauty blogger Kara Nesvig - and dare I say, the dress looks much better on her than the model in the show. The gown suits Kara's figure and old Hollywood look perfectly.






Photos: Amy Gee
Dress: Maritza Ramirez
Model: Kara Nesvig
Hair: Caitlin Dvorak (HAUS Salon)
Makeup: Heidi Melena

Local inspiration: muses and lenses

This week's edition of my weekly local photo feature, Muses and Lenses, black and white seems to be having a moment.

Painter Caitlin Karolczak looks positively painterly in her studio.

Photographer Russell Joslin shoots a portrait of his lady, Jessie Quast, entitled "Tunnel Vision."

Photographer Cody Litdke shoots the promo image for Cliche's upcoming "Avoid the Grey" fashion show. Click here for more details on the show.

Electronic musician Mark McGee plays patty-cake with his pooch.

Local experiemental electro band Dearling Physique get a new bio shoot by George Caswell. (Make-up by Hannah Eustis)

Graphic designer Lottie Anderson snaps a self-portrait.

Photographer Peter Holme captures pal Andy Rathlisberger in a pensive moment as part of his 365 day photo project...

...And himself in this striking self-portrait.

Photographer Vanessa Meade captures her favorite muse, model Marjorie Braddock.

Photographer Brandon Werth photographs couple Pradeepan and Amreitha.

Local inspiration: muses and lenses

It's another round of local inspiration from Twin Cities photographers and their subjects.

Jaime Carrera gets ready to strike in this portrait by fine art photographer Xavier Tavera.

Photographer Benjamin Fredrickson masks his latest muse, Bryce.

Photographer Peter Holme kicks off his 365 day project with a self portrait.

Lottie Anderson shows off her new chopped 'do.

Stylish couple Corey Tenold and Ashlee Walker get paparazzied by Brad Ogbonna at Friday night's "Last Night Famous" party. (Click here for more photos.)

Ignite model Rikki Roath does a shoot in Hong Kong with photographer Corallin Cao.

Ruby Girl style blogger Lindsey Herzog dons a NYE ensemble of fur and patterned tights.

Minnesota-native and Martha Stewart Weddings editor Melissa Colgan is looking très chic in the Winter 2012 issue of the magazine. (Photo by Johnny Miller)

Style blogger Chloe Ahlf gets her Audrey Hepburn on.

Style blogger Kitty Cotten gets her J. Crew on.

Filmmaker Elijah Chhum gets suited up with gear from Heimie's Haberdashery, including a silk pocket square by local line Freedom From Doubt.

Davee Ek takes advantage of December's fall-like weather in chic fur and layers.

Amy Gee looks out into the cold, long winter ahead.