Fashion shoot Extravaganza

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Fashion Shoot Extravaganza –creative collaboration of a high fashion photoshoot

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Fashion photography inspires us all. It reminds us of the power of beauty in the hectic modern lives we all live. We have all fallen under some spell seduced by the beautiful and amazing fashion photographs. The glitz, glam and the notoriety of the rich and famous; The beautiful models with ethereal makeup, clothes most of us will never wear, alluringly captured within the four corners of a poster or glossy magazine spread.

However, do you ever stop and wonder just what went into that perfect shot that takes us into a glamorous portal? The work and logistics that go into this formation are largely hidden from magazine readers’ view. Add Marie Copps and Fashion Shoot Extravaganza (FSE) into the equation, then we are given an

enlightening glimpse into what it takes to create many a perfect picture.

FSE wasn’t just your traditional fashion show. A unique fashion experience which showcased the best of Toronto's unique talents, FSE conquered the fastpaced fashion world where when look-de-jour one day can be deemed passe the next! A combination of a traditional fashion show, theatre, and a live fashion shoot productions, it not only provides a glimpse into fashion as a process, and importantly, it also presents fashion as organization and collaboration. FSE reveal the collaborative process, the hidden relationships between the talents; the

photographer and model, the art director,

The Stylist, The Makeup Artist, The Hair Stylist, studio assistants and set technicians. It was a celebration of the collective imagination that required those working on a shoot to produce imagery as each artist expresses their creative ideas, in line with their given theme. The vision of FSE as explained by the producer of the event, Marie Copps, was, “ to bring a fresh perspective and add a spin to the traditional fashion show concept” while shining a spotlight on the passionate artists that are usually forgotten behind the curtains. “I believe in celebrating our unique talents and allowing people to show their skills and sharing their passion for what they love with others,'' says Copps.

“I believe in celebrating our unique talents and allowing people to show their skills and sharing their passion for what they love with others!'' Marie Copps, the founder/ executive director of Fashion Shoot Extravaganza

Marie Copps, the founder/ executive director of Fashion Shoot Extravaganza Photography K.William.

There is an intensity to a great show, a distillation of an artist's extraordinary vision. FSE a firsthand look at the shooting of four editorial themes: Whimsical, Bridal, Fetish/Burlesque, and Millionaire Ball showcased the tireless work of unique artists and their unbridled creativity. Copps acknowledges the power couple Vondett and Li Vondett for their theatrical expertise. “I was truly amazed by how the Vondett’s were able to bring the raw vision of mine to live with all the necessary details that I could not think about at that time. They gave life to the whole story and found music for each chapter,” says Copps.

The event pulled the creative collaboration brains together in real time while snapping away, with audiences looking over their shoulder the entire time. COPPS Production wrapped up the creative talent behind editorial fashion shoots in a ribbon with a successful show. Also, we are excited to hear that the FSE II is coming our way!■

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Inside the Fashion Shoot Extravaganza – Behind the Scenes at a High Fashion Photoshoot Chapter One – Youth

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Chapter Two – Wedding

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Chapter Four – The Fall

• Photographer: Shayne Gray • Artistic director: Strawberry Cherie • Make-up: Tika Kumiko

• Make-up: Kayla Huotari-Harris • Make-up: Anahita Loghmanifar • Hair: Samantha Wilson • Hair: Blake Arsenault

Chapter One – Youth

• Photographer: David Hou

• Art Director/Stylist: Poinsetta Lane

• Hair: Melissa Purcell

• Hair: Allyssa Helm

• Hair: Nadia Aziz

• Make-up: Christine Cho

• Make-up: Jenny Gleanz

• Make-up: Inara Poleshuk

• Nails: Claudia Rodrigues •Models: Tyra, Roxanne Bilski, Joanna Rossa, Chantel Bedford, Lolie Mbeko, Bonita Gordon, Anna Stabb •Featured Designers: Lulu et Gigi, Julia Fitz Jewellery, Rita Tesolin, Crowned by Juliet Bridal, Anavi Designs, John Fluevog Shoes, The House of Sass & Magic, IF Footwear, Dress Empire, Kerry Parker, Narces Steven Lejambe, Bone & Busk Couture •Décor: Cake and Sweets - Vanilla Bean Cakery, Accessories - Diba Design Group, Furniture - Paradise Home Decor Toronto, Décor - GPS Décors

Chapter Two – Wedding

• Photographer: Ara Coutts

• Art Director/Stylist: Saira Hussain

• Make-up: Monica Rosati

• Make-up: Thiso Make-up

• Make-up: Emma Hughes

• Hair: Shannon Petrolito

• Hair: Monique Bisson-Gironi

• Hair: Angela Xuereb

• Models - Alexandra Mole, Michele Peter, Alexandra Roulston, Antonia Juric, Alyiana Chu, Natasha Tambur

• Featured Designers: Sharleez Bridal, Auneya Bridal, Marie Copps, Ricki Dalal, Valencienne Bridal, Najla Rahimi, Headpiece and bouquet - Zuhoor Designs Décor - Cake - Vanilla Bean Cakery, Accessories - Diba Design Group, Furniture - Paradise Home Decor Toronto, Décor - GPS Décors

Chapter Three – Society

• Photographer: Magdalena M

• Art Director/Stylist: Dana Kalinowski

• Make-up: Jenelle Greene

• Make-up: Gina Ozsvath

• Make-up: Evgenia Ruban

• Hair: Frank Cini

• Hair: Minseo Kim

• Hair: Daniel Fortunato

• Nail design: Katarzyna Kaminska

• Models - Michael Wisniewski, Christian Rodriguez, Andrew Millerr, Pietro Pantanella, Eric Hall, Fran Sesay, Maddie Warner, Asha Dipaola, Solomiya Skoryk, Polina Ivanov, Daria Sells, Sahra Abdi, Diana Schoutsend, Karen Pastrana

• Featured Designers: Narces, Lucian Matis, Cherry Burgundy, Najla Rahimi, Rhowan James, Marets Designs, Rita Tesolin, Karen McFarlane, Marie Copps

• Décor - Accessories - Diba Design Group, Furniture - Paradise Home Decor Toronto, Décor - GPS Décors

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Chapter Three – Society