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Publisher Cindy Christi Creative Director Julia Stoneking Editor in Chief Kim Hosey Production Manager Stella Crowl Photographic Contributors Arianna Grainey Brittany Hogan Barbara Trainor Corey Cross Dan Trainor Dana Gibbons David Lloyd Jackie Hogue Jez Noble Melissa Garcia Rizalde Sherwood Rosemary Woods Peter Salama Stella Crowl Timmy Chu Tina Dickson Fashion Contributors Glam Squad Old Navy PHOTO BY: STELLA CROWL
Pout in Pink
Become a great giver of thanks and you will become a magnet for all the people, places and things you desire most. - Cindy Christi
Publisher’s Letter The Gift of Gratitude I believe that grateful people are the happiest and happy people are the greatest givers. My husband is one of them and he starts every day by giving thanks. For those that know him, life runs fairly smoothly. He is grounded, clear on what he wants and generally achieves his goals with ease. Some people say he is lucky however he prefers to credit the compound effect of making good decisions, being disciplined and having an attitude of gratitude - for everything. Become a great giver of thanks and you will become a magnet for all the people, places and things you desire most. An illustration of this I share often is the example of a hundred ferris metal balls, a flat serving tray and a bag of ordinary magnets. Imagine that you are placing one of these metal balls the size of a marble onto a flat tray with all the other metal balls and you tip the tray just enough to put things in motion, what do you think will happen to all the balls? Most likely, they will all roll around randomly, collide into one another and then scatter just as quickly as they all came together‌right? Now imagine that you placed the same metal marble in a bag of magnets for an hour before putting it on the tray. On the outside it may still look like any other metal ball. However, on the inside, the molecules aligned with the charge of the magnets such that‌.now when the marble is placed on the tray it effortlessly attracts and leads the others to it. The moral of this story? The more in alignment you are internally, the more magnetic you become to the goals and relationships you desire externally.
PHOTO BY: PETER SALAMA I am extremely excited to welcome our new Editor in Chief Kimberly Hosey, our growing team of photographers, models, artists and writers and our wonderful clients who we get to serve everyday. You are among the most dynamic, magnetic and incredibly gifted people I know. These pages are filled with your work, your stories and your dreams and its an honor to share you with the world! May LOVE, JOY, PEACE and the simple Gift of Gratitude be yours this Holiday Season!
Cindy Christi Publisher Get Image Ready Magazine 3
CONTENTS
Department
FEATURE 3 8 56 38 66 68
The Gift of Gratitude Portrait Lighting for Beauty David Lloyd Fashion Tips for Fall Family Photos Fall Into Fresh Fashion Spread Featured Musician: Reggie Campdell Featured Restaurant My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
PURPOSE Living Your Passion
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Role Models Revealed Maddie Rose Holler Kelly Seiberlich
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Look Who’s Getting Image Ready Natori Cruz
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Biz Profiles Laura Mendoza Gelie Ackenblit Summer Willis
STYLE 50 46 52 54 60 76
Featured Artist: Alexis Domineek Featured Model Spotlight: Ariah Evans Featured Male Model: Kyle Crowl Featured Child Model: Rihana Crowl Featured Local Fashion Talent: Rali Burleson Red, Red, Ready for the Holidays With Glam Squad Arizona United States Queens Miss Teen United States
LIFE 64 74 80 84 88 92
Featured Photographer: Jackie Hogue Phoenix Fashion Week Healing Field Featured Wedding Celebrity Chef Collaboration Get Image Ready & We’ll Bring the Paparazzi AZ Culture Rewind
DAVID LLOYD PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER & TUTOR.
The Secret to Portait Ligh
hting for Beauty Revealed
THE SECRET TO PORTRAIT LIGHTING FOR BEAUTY REVEALED Illuminating the landscape of
in 3 easy steps:
the face with light, such that
Step #1 Setting: select a
the resulting portrait takes on
suitable backdrop and setting
a universally appreciated life of
for your Portrait. Where you
its own, has been the goal of
place your subject in the
portrait artists since the great
scene is as important as the
Dutch Masters of the Early
portrait itself.
1600’s. They had discovered that the placement of the
Pose Subject: stand back from your subject to determine
main light source relative to
camera position, composition
the position of the subject to
and framing.
be painted held the power to
Pose your subject into the
evoke emotion, drama, mystery
setting and ask them to fix
and in particular reveal
their gaze on a point, in order
beauty.
to maintain the desired
David Lloyd of David lloyd
facial position for setting the
Photography and award
main light.
winning Certified Professional
Step #2 Position Lights: with
Photographer for Get Image
the subject’s face positioned,
Ready has mastered Portrait
walk over to the main light and
Lighting for Beauty and shares
look across the bridge of your
it with photography enthusiasts
subject’s nose. Aim the light,
all over the country.
such that it coincides with the
Here are his secrets for
rotational angle where the tip of
achieving perfect portrait
your subject’s nose is tangent
lighting every time, revealed
to the edge of their far cheek.
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This step allows the main light to produce a small triangle of light under the far eye. Position the light 5 feet away from your subject. Fit the hair light with a full CTO gel to simulate sunlight and position directly opposite the main light about 8 feet behind the subject. Position the fill light to camera right, eye level with your subject about 6 feet forward from subject 6 feet in front of the subject.. Step #3 Balance to Ambient: To complete the assignment, the speed light outputs will be set to specific ratios to balance with the ambient light. (see article tip #2 next month)
Location: Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force B-17 Sentimantal Journey Model: Alex Majesty
About David Lloyd A former Photographic Instructor and New Product Development and Design Engineer for the Vivitar Corpora tion, circa 1975, David brings both highly artistic and technical skills to Wedding and Portrait Photography. While working at Vivitar as an instructor and engineer, David designed and patented Electronic Flash and color darkroom equipment. David has applied his 35 years of Professional Photography and Engineering expertis e to the rapidly expanding field of Digital Imaging and Digital Work Flow. As a cutting edge Professional Photographer, David is also currently tutoring other
Professional Photographers in the rapidly expanding field of Digital Photography, Photoshop and computer image processing. David is based in Chandler, AZ and available to serve the greater Phoenix area and all points beyond.
To learn more about his upcoming lighting workshops email david@getimageready.com Or visit www.GetImageReady.com
Meet OUR TEAM Cindy Christi Get Image Ready, Co–Founder www.GetImageReady.com CXI Media, CEO www.CXIMedia.com
Stella Crowl
Julia Stoneking
Rizalde Sherwood
Get Image Ready, Creative Director CXIMedia, Creative Brand Manager Julia Creative Media, CEO www.JuliaCreativeMedia.com
Get Image Ready, Lead Official Photographer for: AZUS Pageants Phoenix Fashion Week Studio World Photography, Owner www.StudioWorldPhoto.com
Get Image Ready Photographer, Magazine Production Manager Official Photographer for: AZUS Pageants, Phoenix Fashion Week, Style Image Studios, Owner
David Lloyd
Barbara Trainor
Kimberly Hosey
Get Image Ready, Co-Founder www.GetImageReady.com Board Member AZPPA David Lloyd Photography, Owner www.DavidLloydPhoto.com
Get Image Ready, Photographer Official Photographer for: AZUS Pageants Barbara Trainor Photography, Owner www.trainorphoto.com
Get Image Ready, Editor-In-Chief Freelance editor and writer Blogger at Arizona Writer www.arizona-writer.com
• • • ROLE MODELS • • •
Maddie Rose your whole day that much better. GIR: What is the most important way you serve your community?
PHOTO BY DAVID LLOYD ARTICLE BY: KIMBERLY HOSEY
Maddie Rose Holler was named Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen 2013. With her drive, passion, empathy and intelligence, we’re not at all surprised that this beauty from Surprise took the crown. Get Image Ready caught up with the teen role model to learn a little more about what’s important to her. GIR: What about being an Arizona Title Holder makes you
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smile every day? What makes me smile every day as an Arizona Title Holder is having the opportunity to go out into the community and actively help organizations and individuals who are passionate about making a difference. There is nothing better than seeing someone speak with a sense of pride because of what they do to make a positive impact on someone’s life on a daily basis. It’s that one smile that someone gives you that makes
I think simply encouraging others to take part in community service is the best way to serve your community. If you are educating others on how simple it can be to get involved in making a change, hopefully you will have inspired at least one or two individuals to do something for the better. Many times it starts with one person making a difference, and soon many will follow, leaving their mark on the world as a result. GIR: How do you help your radio show guest with their image and or branding? I help my radio show guests with their image and branding by discussing what they are passionate about and what it is that they are all about. I feel that this give audience members an inside story as to who these people are. I feel like this simply enforces the image and or
branding of my radio show guest because people grasp one’s personality and what makes them unique from others. GIR: What are some of the ways you have invested in your own personal brand? I have invested in my own personal brand by simply staying true to myself. Many times on my radio show “The Fame Game with MaddieRose,” I reiterate the fact that I am a real person with real dreams. I just want others to know that anything is possible if you try and the work you put into something is what you’ll get out. Achieving goals takes hard work, sweat, and even tears, but when you are determined it is all worth it in the end. GIR: What are your favorite fashions for work, red-carpet, leisure? On a regular weekend event, I usually lean toward a nice dress, a pair of heels and maybe a cardigan for a nice polished look. For the red carpet, I love being able to feel glamorous and I think those are the most appropriate times to sport your favorite gown or cocktail dress, heels and jewelry. My attire for leisure, on the other hand – I typically find myself in sweats, a pair of leggings or shorts, in a simple tee with a pair of Converses. I say wear what makes you feel beautiful! GIR: How has Get Image Ready helped you put your best face forward? Let me start off by saying I absolutely love Get Image Ready! They have assisted me in putting my best face forward by being there in every aspect of the photoshoot process. The photographers PHOTO BY: BARBARA TRAINOR
are amazing to work with and they truly make the experience worthwhile. They help you achieve the look and feel you desire, and who doesn’t love amazing photos at the end of the day! GIR: How do you give back? I give back by striving to be a role model in my community. I try to encourage others to take part in their community activities, be a leader at their school or simply go after a lifelong dream because I am a strong believer that everyone is capable of great things if they try. I am continuously at work around the state as Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen 2013, promoting my platform “Supporting our Military through Action and Awareness,” by collecting stuffed animals, speaking to schools and working with local organizations with the same mission – organizations like the Arizona Vietnam Veterans and Operation Gratitude. I also assist various organizations such as the Children’s Miracle Network and Kids Hope during my year of service. Additionally, I speak to others globally through my radio show “The Fame Game with MaddieRose” on the VoiceAmericaKids and Kidstar Radio Network. I find this to be a powerful tool when giving back because I am able to use my voice to inspire others and let kids my age and beyond know what it is that I am doing and what they too can do. To connect with Maddie Rose Holler visit: www.facebook.com/ realmaddierose www.voiceamerica.com/ show/1858/the-fame-game
PHOTO BY: BARBARA TRAINOR
PHOTO BY DAVID LLOYD
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Kelly
Seiberlich
GIR: What is your platform and
what do you wish to accomplish during your reign?
I support the New Life Center, the largest domestic violence shel-
ter in the state of Arizona. I want to teach others about domestic violence and how we can help
break the cycle of violence. I also want to help support the women Photography by Stella Crowl/ Style Image Image Studios
Written by Stella Crowl/Style Image Studios
and children living in domestic GIR: Tell me how you felt the moment you were crowned.
violence shelters, and help them make a fresh start on a new life.
GIR: What is your definition of success?
I had the chance to photograph
Very blessed! I love the National
the beautiful reigning National
because it celebrates the inner
Success is accomplishment,
age 4 through 20. What your face
ment of a goal, an endeavor or an
and interview Kelly Seiberlich, American Miss Arizona 2013.
She shares her experience on what it really is like to be a
Queen for such a prestigious
pageant system and shares with us what she does for fun when she’s not competing.
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American Miss Pageant system
beauty and kindness of girls from looks like or the condition of your body is not important in this pag-
eant. Poise, charm and grace are the key components.
whether that is the accomplish-
emotion like happiness. It is being flexible enough to constantly shift and change goals as possibilities expand and contract. Success is
being happy within yourself and in
whatever you are doing. GIR: Who is your inspiration? My mother. I love how she inspires me to be the best person I can
be, and teaches me to help others through the examples she sets. GIR: Do you have a dream
crown, if so what is it and why? The National American Miss
national title! I have been competing in this pageant system since
2003, and even though I have won the state title in four different age
groups, I have not yet won the national title. My dream is to win the national title this year and serve
as a role model for young girls and women across the entire country.
GIR: When you are not competing, what do you do for fun? I love all sports, so I attend as many baseball, football and
basketball games as possible. I also love blinging things, and I
have my own business – K-Sizzle
Kreations, where I bling just about anything anyone wants. My specialty is cell phone cases and shoes.
GIR: Give a piece of advice to
young girls who want to get into pageantry.
Be yourself. I cannot stress that
enough. You are the only person just like you in the entire world. That makes you very unique.
When you try to be like others, you lose that unique quality.
GIR: After your reign is up, what is your next step?
After my reign I plan on con-
centrating on college with the
ambition of graduating with two degrees, one in animal science and one in deaf studies.
GIR: What is your favorite part about being a Queen?
My favorite part about being a
Queen is the broader opportunities to perform a wide variety of volunteer service. I reach many more people as Miss Arizona
than I would without the crown. GIR: What is something you can’t live with out?
My family. They mean the entire world to me. When I’m away
at college, I cannot wait to see them again and be with them. Follow Kelly Seiberlich, National American
Miss Arizona 2013, at
@Kayy_Sizzz on Twitter or find out more at: Facebook.com/ Kelly.Seiberlich
Stella Crowl
480.316.2193 www.GETIMAGEREADY.com
LOOKS WHO’S GETTING IMAGE READY
Natori Cruz
Natori Cruz is an aspiring model who is following in her famous mother’s footsteps. Her mother, Alnisia Cruz modeled for 25 years+, and has graced such catalogs as Gimbles in the East Coast and was titled Miss Revlon. Alnisia once owned a popular modeling agency in New York which was fittingly named after
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her daughter, Natori’s Club. Now, Natori wanting to make a name for herself has begun to step in front of the bright lights taking it one step at a time. A cheerleader in high school and a recent pageant delegate has gained Natori the confidence to step into the cutthroat modeling world. She is working on her modeling portfolio and plans on reaching out to agents in the Phoenix area.
Photography by Stella Crowl/Style Image Image Studios, Written by
Stella Crowl/Style Image Studios
Laura Mendoza
GIR: How do you give back?
PHOTO BY: STELLA CROWL
Article by: Kimberly Hosey Laura Mendoza, of Buckeye, is a busy woman. She is a Senior Brand Partner for Nerium International, she runs a studio design office, and on top of that, she loves to volunteer in the community. Still, Get Image Ready managed to pick her brain about gratefulness, personal and professional growth, giving back and glamour.
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GIR: What about your work makes you smile every day? When I think about the things that make me smile in my professional life, the first thing that comes to mind is that I am blessed to be surrounded by people I care about. Being a familyowned business, my husband and I have worked side-by-side for the past 18 years, and my older children work in our office over their summer breaks.
Serving my community is very important to me because it keeps me humble and grounded. I enjoy packing food for under privileged families, decorating Christmas trees for women and children that are in shelters and volunteering at animal shelters to help find homeless animals a new home. Knowing that I am giving back always puts a smile on my face. Giving back has always been important to me because knowing that I have helped others reminds me of how blessed and grateful I am for my life and everyone in it. GIR: What is the most important way you serve your clients? I have been fortunate to be surrounded by very intelligent and positive individuals that have helped me grow as a person. Any
opportunity I have to share what I have learned with my clients or friends, I am happy to do so. GIR: What are some of the ways you have invested in your own personal brand? One of the ways that I have invested in my own personal image is keeping an open mind to learning new things. Growing up in a family that wasn’t big on change and always stayed in our comfort zone, it was a challenge for me to think outside of the box. I have recently attended several personal development seminars and continuously fill my mind with positive literature. GIR: What are your favorite fashions for work, red-carpet, leisure? Even though I consider myself a tomboy, I think fashion has always been a big part of my life. It’s amazing me how a certain outfit can make me feel powerful, feminine, and stylish all at once. Since I run the office for a contracting design studio, I normally wear jeans with a trendy blouse – but my favorite look is absolutely evening wear. Nothing is more fabulous than dressing up and feeling glamorous.
Connect with Laura Mendoza and learn her beauty secrets at www.LauraMendoza.Nerium.com www.facebook.com/ LauraMendoza.Nerium
PHOTO BY: STELLA CROWL
Gelie Ackenblit
GIR: What is the most important way you serve your clients?
PHOTO BY: PETER SALAMA ARTICLE BY: KIMBERLY HOSEY Gelie Akhenblit of Phoenix is the CEO and founder of NetworkingPhoenix.com, a tech start-up and an online resource that helps local professionals and entrepreneurs meet other professionals, learn to build their personal brands and put their best professional faces forward—all with a touch of style and flair, of course. With a shared passion for personal touches and professional polish, Get Image Ready couldn’t wait to catch up with her.
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GIR: What about your work makes you smile every day? I love people. Smiling is just a natural part of my day, because I’m always around people – networking, presenting, mentoring. I smile when I make connections for people, I smile when I put together important deals to keep our company growing and I smile at the end of the day because I know I’ve made an impact.
With over 26,000 members, networkingphoenix.com allows me to touch the local professional community 24/7. The best thing I can do for our members is to teach them to connect with people. Once I give them these tools and show them the way to properly network, they’ll be able to achieve their results much faster and be more successful. It’s free to create a profile on networkingphoenix.com to start discovering local networking events and other professionals looking to meet. I want everyone to have access to these tools so we can all win! GIR: How do you help your clients with their image and or branding? I’m a big proponent of branding, and your image is a huge part of
that. With social media, you are building and maintaining your brand constantly whether you realize it or not. Every post, every picture, every “like” results in you branding yourself. Whenever I present on anything, I stress to the community that it is crucial to have their brand in check. Have the right images. Have the right content. Don’t just post aimlessly. GIR: What are some of the ways you have invested in your own personal brand? My brand is very important to me, so I invest in it daily. While it’s important to be real and let people see “behind the curtain” so to speak, it’s also important for me to be professional and polished. I have a few headshots, from previous GIR shoots, that I use for my social media outlets. They are all professional but also capture my personality to show the balance of who I really am. GIR: What are your favorite fashions for work, red-carpet, leisure? I’m a total “jeans and a tee” girl – with a fabulous pair of shoes, or course! Lucky for me, I can get away with wearing jeans and a blouse to most of my work functions. I think being an entrepreneur gives me a bit more leniency. I haven’t been to too many “red carpet” galas – but I love to dress up. In my closet, you’ll find two timeless black gowns that are a fit for any fancy occasion. However, when I need a splash of color; I’ll drop by the local mall to pick something up.
GIR: How has Get Image Ready helped you put your best face forward? GIR gave me the chance to explore a whole new side of me. I’ve dibbledabbled in photography while in high school and have spent most of my life on the other side of the camera; but getting in front of it was a total blast. I was able to practice getting comfortable in front of the camera and capture some timeless images that I use for work on a daily basis. From the photo shoots, I’ve acquired head shots and other photos that are now a part of my permanent marketing materials. GIR: How do you give back? My work keeps me involved with the community on a daily basis. You can find me teaching networking seminars, meeting with budding entrepreneurs and mentoring others on a weekly basis. Giving back to the community is what I do nonstop. I’m very fortunate that I was able to create a business around my passion of helping others and tie everything together.
Gelie Akhenblit is the founder and CEO of NetworkingPhoenix. com, a free and extensive resource for professional networking in Arizona. “Llike” it at facebook.com/ NetworkingPhoenix or call 602492-9725 to learn more.
PHOTO BY: JEZ NOBLE
Summer Willis GIR: What is the most important way you serve your clients?
Article by: Kimberly Hosey If you love pretty, pink and parties, you have got to check out Summer Willis’ Pout In Pink. From offering the most adorable fashions for kids (check them out in this month’s fashion spread!) to hosting a “Pink Pop Star Production” party, complete with makeup, hair and nail demonstrations; Summer is all about making other feel fabulous. Still, Get Image Ready thinks she’s
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pretty fabulous too, so we asked a few questions to learn what drives her passion for fashion. GIR: What about your career choice makes you smile everyday? Pout In Pink is my real-life dream job! Every day I get to make my customers happy with affordable trendy looks for their special events and even everyday wear. It makes me smile to see them happy!
Most boutiques offer trendy clothes for outrageous prices that most customers cannot afford. I don’t make them choose between trends and price – I make my fashionable clothes affordable for everyone. Also, Pout In Pink is all about customer service. We strive to make sure every customer is happy and satisfied with our quality clothing and accessories. Our customers are always number one with us! GIR: How do you help your clients with their image and branding? By hand selecting each and every piece that Pout In Pink offers, I can help my customers find unique and adorable looks that no one else offers. I make sure to select full custom looks to create the one-of-
a-kind boutique outfit that sets my customers apart from the rest! GIR: What are some of the ways your have invested in your own personal brand? Pout In Pink was born in my own home with me running the whole show. My own personal taste and style is behind each piece that I select to offer at my boutique. I am constantly watching trends, predicting what is coming next and making sure my customers have only the best. GIR: What are your favorite fashions for work, red-carpet, leisure? My style is centered around my four must-have fashion staples: little black dress, pencil skirt, fringe boots, and big chunky jewelry. These pieces are my goto favorites, and the best part is that they can be worn for every occasion, dressed up or down and can easily go from work to play! Every woman needs these in her wardrobe. GIR: How has Get Image Ready (Style Image Studios) helped you put your best face forward? Stella from Style Image Studios has only enhanced my style and business! Her work is amazing and
PHOTOS BY: STELLA CROWL
I am truly inspired by her own style and how she manages so much in life! I love working with remarkable people who have taken the chance and created their own future, much like me. Working together has been a delight and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of us.
To learn more about Pout In Pink, visit poutinpink.com.
FALL into
Fresh
Fall into a fresh new look for
the Holidays with Pout In Pink, a unique boutique and party center offering parties and events that are fun unique and chic! Pout in Pink is the true passion and love of owner, Summer Willis who started the business in 2008 to fill her desire for fluff, frill and all things pink. A mother of 3 beautiful daughters, Summer grew her business from a loft in her own home to a gorgeous storefront in Gilbert, Arizona with Franchises now available nationwide! 1686 N Higley Rd #104 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480.396.7465 www.poutinpink.com
Photographer / Studio: Stella Crowl, Style Image Studios styleimagestudios Fashions: Pout in Pink www.poutinpink.com
Models: Lola Amononce Camdyn Connelly Rihana Crowl Davina Crowl Harley Holloway Pressllie Jones Mila Lopez Kaydence Rae Abigail Reiter Tayler Slone Lexi Visaragga Janiyah White Elle Lara Wiles
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David LLoyd
480.284.5516 www.GETIMAGEREADY.com
PHOTO BY: RIZALDE SHERWOOD
FEATURED MODEL
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MODEL This month’s spotlight is on a multi-talented High School Junior, Ariah Evans who is a force to be reckoned with on many stages! She’s a top athlete, a Varsity Volleyball and Basketball player; Ariah has the championships rings to prove it, with her team winning a National Championship in 2012 and a State Title in 2013. She looks to continue her athletic career in college but the Volleyball and Basketball courts’ bright lights are not the only lights she excels under. Ariah is also a Top Model for Arizona’s biggest fashion platform, Phoenix Fashion
Week! “I never looked at myself as a model, but people would come up to me and ask me if I was a model, so I gave it a try.” And that’s what Ariah did, last year at 15 years old. She not only tried, but she was also selected as one of the Top 40 models for Phoenix Fashion Week. She is back again this year shooting for that prized title of “Model of the Year.”
“I never looked at myself as a model...”
GIR: What inspired you to get into modeling? I never looked at myself as a model, but people would come up to me and ask if I was a model. So I decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did. GIR: How do you compare modeling and sports? I compare modeling and sports being similar. For example, you have to be committed, put time into it by going to practices, staying in shape, and you need to have the love and passion for both of them. GIR: What sports do you play? I currently play varsity volleyball and varsity basketball at St. Mary’s high school. GIR: Who is your hero? Who is your inspiration? My inspiration comes from the 5 lads from One Direction. They live in the moment and they make the best out of it. They stay humble and they love what they do.
ALL PHOTOS BY: RIZALDE SHERWOOD
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Spotlight
GIR: What’s the best advice you’ve received? The best advice I have received would be to follow your dreams.
GIR: What advice would you give to new models? My advice for new models would be have fun, stay true to yourself, love yourself and make sure you’re happy with what you are doing. GIR: What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future is to attend college and continue to play volleyball. I would love to be a Victoria Secret model. I also want to work with children and I hope I can be an inspiration to others. GIR: How do you balance your life? I try to balance my life between sports and modeling. But Sometimes you don’t have control of what happens. For example, I sprained my ankle in a basketball game and I had a fashion show the next day. I walked in 6 inch heels with a swollen sprained ankle and I had to have a poker face for the show. I’m pretty busy but when I have time I like to go to the movies or just chill with my best friend. GIR: Favorite food? My favorite dish is chicken adobo (a Filipino dish). GIR: Favorite pastime? My favorite past time is spending time with my mom, sister and brother in California at Disneyland. We have been going since I was a little girl.
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Garnering several years of personal
shoots and film sets, Alexis Domi-
“Remixing The Runway” Fashion
become one of the Phoenix met-
ascension, delivering high volume
(October 27th, 2013)
experience, Alexis Domineek has ropolitan areas most sought after makeup artists, serving as a key
artist for multiple prominent figures
neek continues her inevitable
results with astounding detail and definition.
and events. With her passionate
Previous/Upcoming work:
Alexis’ standard for excellence
(September 15th, 2013)
knowledge of beauty and skin-care, keeps her on the cutting edge of the latest trends and consumer
demands. From runways to photo PHOTOS & ARTICLE BY: STELLA CROWL
Model Wars Hair Wars
(October 13th, 2013)
Show
Style Image Studios/Old Navy Baby Calendar
(Fall 2013/Winter 2014)
Style Image Studios Sexy Ladies Calendar (Winter 2014)
David Ethan “Energy” Music Video (Fall 2013 Release)
7th Heaven Calendar (Fall 2013)
FEATURED MALE MODEL
Kyle Crowl PHOTOS BY STELLA CROWL
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Height: 5’11� Occupation: AVP Home Loans Bank of America Hobbies: Basketball, Fantasy Football Fashion accessory must have: Watch Hometown: Roseburg, OR Interesting fact: Family man with 2 little girls and a baby boy.
FEATURED CHILD MODEL
Rihana Crowl
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Rihana Crowl, born in Chandler, Arizona is very passionate about modeling at the age of 6. She first started because her mother is a photographer and she was her lucky subject. After shooting for multiple boutiques, this honor roll student has found that she really loves being in front of the camera and on a runway. She is currently the reigning Junior Petite Little Miss TOT USA 20132014 and is a Calendar Model for the Style Image Studios/Old Navy 2014 Calendars. Through her experiences as a Queen, her favorite part is helping others in need. Grade: 1st Grade Hobbies: Modeling, taking pictures and hula hoop Fashion Accessory must have: lipgloss Hometown: Chandler, AZ Interesting fact: Straight A Student, on the dance company and is an inaugural Queen for TOT Pageant USA.
You can follow her journey as a Queen on her Facebook page, Junior Petite
Little Miss TOT USA 2014 PHOTO & ARTICLE BY: STELLA CROWL
“When I get older,
I want to get a job and make money and give it to all the people who need it.”
– RIHANA
FASHION TIP
for Fall Family P hotos
Perfect Fall fashion ideas for your upcoming family shoot! Scarves, hats, boots are a great accessory to any Fall outfit. Hot colors are yellow, gray and teal. Stay away from wearing really light to white clothing. The more color the better the pop! - Photos & Article by: Stella Crowl
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Barbara Trainor
602.620.2579 www.GETIMAGEREADY.com
FEATURED LOCAL FASHION TALENT
RALI BURLESON Meet Rali Burleson, a local designer with over forty years experience in fashion design, quilting and needle arts. She has designed and created numerous high quality, award-winning projects encompassing garment construction, quilting and needle arts and has been recognized at local, state and national levels for fiber arts. “Vogue Patterns is currently
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evaluating and considering for reissue, two patterns from her vintage pattern collection”. Rali’s impressive background includes a Masters of Arts (Sociology) and a Certificate of Completion in Apparel Construction. She is a retired Air Force officer with twenty years leadership and management experience and the recipient of sixteen Department of Defense
and Air Force-level awards and decorations. Currently, Rali serves as the Director, Arizona Make It With Wool, the longest continual promotional program of the lamb and wool industry. First originated in 1947 by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Wool Council, Make It With Wool involved twelve western states and was limited to girls and women entered
in three divisions. Last year,
GIR: What do you like best
mentors over the years. My first
672 contestants from thirty-
about designing a garment
mentor was a woman named
three states and the New
and why?
Nancy who lived next door to
England Region entered the
Although I enjoy the entire
my family when I was growing
competition and used 1,338
process of designing a garment,
up. At the time (early 1970s),
yards of wool fabric and yarn.
my favorite part is the planning.
Stretch & Sew, a system of
There are six major categories
Inspiration abounds! I have many
fast and easy sewing techniques
of competition: Preteen, Junior,
more ideas than I’ll ever be able
combined with quality, color-
Senior, Adult, Made for Others,
to execute. An interesting pattern,
coordinated fabrics was popular.
and the College Fashion or
technique, fabric or notion
I have very fond memories of
Apparel Design Category. The
(button, trim or embellishment)
cutting out T-shirt dresses on
competition is now open to all
is enough to start the creative
her dining room table using
ages and also includes males.
process flowing.
butter knives as pattern
Make It With Wool is sponsored nationally by the American Sheep Industry, American Sheep Industry Women, and American Wool Council. It is primarily a volunteer program funded by the sponsorships of producers, fabric stores, and sewing machine companies and is coordinated by local, state, and national volunteer directors. This year, the Arizona Make It With Wool Competition will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Mesa Community College. Junior and Senior winners will advance to the National Make It With Wool Competition to be held January 23 - 25, 2014 in
GIR: What distinguishes the fashions you design from those of other designers? The thing that distinguishes the fashions I design from those of other designers is the time I take to create something unique. Every garment I construct is evaluated for style, color and fit for the intended wearer. As I stated earlier, inspiration abounds! With so much to sew and so little time, I chose to create only those garments that are the most flattering in terms of style and color. If the style and color are good, I can make it fit. This helps limit my scope.
Charleston, South Carolina. For
GIR: Who has been your
more information, contact Rali
mentor and why?
Burleson at scottrali@cox.net.
I have had many wonderful
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weights! Little did I know, these Stretch & Sew T-shirt dresses would become a staple of my 8th grade wardrobe. So much so, I can be seen wearing one of them in my 8th grade school picture. I’ve never looked back and have been sewing many of my own clothes ever since. I’m happy to report Nancy is doing well and accompanied me to last year’s Arizona Make It With Wool Competition!
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Jackie’s motto has always been “It’s fun to be a girl!”. Although Jackie Oh Studio is tucked away in a residential area, it’s
BIG secret is that it has 1500 square feet dedicated to studio space
downstairs from a fully functional house. Having her own studio allows Jackie to offer privacy during shoots and freedom to shoot at her
customer’s convenience. It also cuts down her overhead, allowing her to offer reasonable prices that fit virtually any budget. Contact Jackie at:
(480) 889-4546 or jackieohphoto@gmail.com Article by Barbara Trainor
Boudoir Photo by Jackie Oh Photography Portrait by Corey Cross
REGGIE CAMPBELL FEATURED MUSICIAN
PHOTOS BY: STELLA CROWL
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Reggie Campbell is a singer, song writer, keyboardist, solo artist, choir director, minister and is currently working on his first CD Project titled “I’ve Got Joy”. His love for music began at the tender age of three when he would play songs on the family organ. As a teenager, he played in his church and even started a choir group that grew from seven to 43 members. Reggie has performed in numerous churches, recorded with Gospel Music Workshop Choir of America and has also appeared as a guest artist on the widely known Christian television station, Trinity Broadcasting Network. Reggie’s love of music continues to grow as he is currently working on his upcoming album, “I’ve Got Joy” set to be released later this year. Genre: American Gospel Upcoming Album: I’ve Got Joy Website: www.reggiecampbell.com Article by: Stella Crowl
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Big Fat Greek opening in Chandler Mall Article by Kimberly Hosey
Most people think of Southwestern or Mexican cuisine in Arizona, but Greek is the way to go for many
Arizonans! My Big Fat Greek Res-
taurant; already a Valley fixture with
locations in Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, Ahwatukee and Glendale;
has added a new restaurant at 3305 W. Chandler Blvd., in the Chandler Fashion Center.
True to the name, diners can get
big fat Greek meals. The extensive
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menu, available for dining in and
Another crowd pleaser is the flaming
infused with Mediterranean flavors.
fried goat cheese, flame-prepared in
catering, offers a taste of Greece, The restaurant is home to a wide
variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes for both newcomers to the
cuisine and aficionados. Their awardwinning gyro platter is a must-try,
with fresh slices of beef and lamb,
carved off the rotisserie. If you have kids or pizza lovers in your party, they’re covered with the restau-
rant’s lineup of pizzas and calzones. Authentic Mediterranean herbs and olive oil and fresh local ingredients are incorporated into each dish.
saganaki, a signature appetizer of
a pan (giving the dish its name) and served with pita bread.
If you’re in the neighborhood – and
you probably will be – go Greek and dig in!
Contact the Chandler Mall
restaurant at 480-726-3036, or find other area
locations at:
mybigfatgreekrestaurant.com.
PHOTOS BY: RIZALDE SHERWOOD
PHOTOS BY: RIZALDE SHERWOOD
Rizalde Sherwood
480.789.1513 www.GETIMAGEREADY.com
PHOENIX FASHION WEEK
2013
Amazing designer Rocky
Gathercole from the Philippines closes Phoenix Fashion Week Finale! A highly aggressive
fashion designer for the taste
of unalike, Rocky has made a
niche in Dubai and Saudi Arabia for the last 20 years. Article by:
Rizalde Sherwood Photos by:
Stella Crowl &
Rizalde Sherwood
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for the Holidays!
The 2013 Miss Arizona United States Titleholders: Aubrey Laitsch - Miss Junior Teen Arizona, Arlin Guadian - Miss Arizona, Tina Ovist - Ms Arizona and Emilie Lettieiri - Mrs Arizona, along with National titleholder, Lexe Richardson - Miss Teen United States, took a few minutes out of their very busy schedules of working with numerous charitable causes in the state of Arizona for a photo shoot with valley photographer, Barbara Trainor. Modeling
RED cocktail dresses from local boutique, Glam Squad, the shoot took place at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix. Red is the color of the Holiday Season and is also associated with passion and love. The Miss Arizona United States Organization and titleholders are passionate about giving back to those less fortunate. After your visit to Glam Squad for the most fabulous cocktail dress or evening gown for
your holiday festivites, please remember to spread the love to charitable organizations this holiday season. Passion, Love and Red, Red, Ready for the Holidays! To learn more visit www.
ArizonaUnitedStatesPageant.
com and www.GlamSquad.com Article by Patti Council, Glam Squad Co-Owner
Photos by Barbara Trainor
MUA Kami Tafoya and Hair by Leslie Laitsch
PHOTO BY: BARBARA TRAINOR
HEALING FIELD The Exchange Club of Tempe teamed up with the city of Tempe to host the 10th Annual Healing Field flag display, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Volunteers placed more than 3,000 flags in Tempe Beach Park to honor victims. Each flag represents a life lost. Each flagstaff bears a victim’s name on a card, driving home how personal and real the individual losses still are.
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The massive display of more than 3,000 flags at Tempe Beach Park reminds us of the magnitude of the loss.
PHOTO BY: BARBARA TRAINOR
The sound of Bagpipes from the Tempe Police Pipe Band fills the air in the procession preceding the memorial service.
Even those too young to remember the terrorist attack sense the solemnity and patriotism that the Healing Field holds.
PHOTO BY: BARBARA TRAINOR
Boots of first responders, prominently displayed, remind us of the heroism of those who selflessly came to the aid of victims and paid the ultimate price with their lives in the chaotic aftermath of the disaster.
PHOTO BY: DAVID LLOYD
FEATURED WEDDINGS
Christine reflected in the garden at the Kaleidoscope Inn in Nipomo,CA.
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PHOTO BY: DAVID LLOYD
PHOTO BY: DAVID LLOYD
Andrew and Teresa, photographed at the Officer’s Club in San Luis Obispo.
PHOTO BY: DAVID LLOYD
Sarah and her father ready to walk down the isle to meet her husband to be, Mike. Photographed at the San Luis Obispo Mission, one of the most beautiful wedding churches on the Central Coast. All photos by David Lloyd Photography
Celebrity Chef Collaboration
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PHOENIX HOMEOPATHY COLLEGE HOSTS CULINARY FUNDRAISER IN SCOTTSDALE FEATURING VALLEY CHEFS When you picture a
Chef Anthony Crocenzi
as well as feast on lavish
fundraising dinner to
of The Venue Scottsdale/
hors d’ oeuvres and spirits,
support a local nonprofit,
K.I.S.S. Restaurant, Chef
bid on silent auction items,
it usually involves a plated
Matthew Janiec of Z’Tejas
partake in a 50/50 cash raffle
chicken dinner and a hotel
Southwestern Grill, Chef
all in support of nonprofit
banquet room. Not so for
Admir Alibasic of Ben &
American Medical College of
American Medical College
Jack’s Steakhouse, Chef
Homeopathy.
of Homeopathy. They are
Dennis Frazier of Cater
thinking outside of the
Phoenix Modern Catering,
About The American Medical
box, and aimed to not only
Chef Eddy Pham of The
College of Homeopathy:
educate their guests, but
Great Pho King Food Truck,
AMCH was established in
entice their palates as well
and Chef Dana Rohr of Taste
Phoenix in 1999 by founders
by hosting a Celebrity Chef
Buds.
Todd Rowe MD, MD(H), CCH, DHt, Thelma Rowe
Collaboration fundraiser Each chef was given their own
PsyD, Patrick Hesselmann
high-end kitchen withinSub-
CCH and Lesley Hesselmann
Held at the SubZero Wolf
Zero Wolf Southwest’s
DiHom and is a nonprofit
Showroom located at
showroom to craft their own
organization. The school
15570 N 83rd Way in North
unique recipe while an AMCH
provides a collaborative,
Scottsdale, the event featured
practitioner assisted as their
inspiring learning environment
celebrity chef appearances
Sous Chef in educating the
that provides a solid
and mouthwatering
audience of the medicinal
foundation for homeopathic
demonstrations by: Chef
benefits each ingredient
practice. AMCH offers a 1200
Massimo De Francesca of
provides. Guests were able
hour homeopathic practitioner
Taggia at Kimpton’s Firesky
to learn and sample several
certificate program (campus-
Resort & Spa, Executive
dishes throughout the night
based and online), a 40
starring several Valley chefs!
hour acute care program, 40 and 50 hour self-paced learning programs in homeopathy, 35 hour integrative medicine self-paced learning program, and homeopathic preceptorship programs. To learn more, please visit .amcofh.org. Thank you, Jyl Steinback for inviting us to such an amazing event! Article by Tesz Millan for AZ Culture Photos by Barbara Trainor & Dan Trainor for Get Image Ready
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MODEL WARS – BARBARA TRAINOR
ARROWHEAD MALL 20TH ANNIVERSARY – DAVID LLOYD
PAWS & GLITZ – RIZALDE SHERWOOD
JOAN SEBASTIAN CONCERT – BARBARA TRAINOR
OLD NAVY CALENDAR MIXER – STELLA CROWL
GREEN LIVING MAGAZINE ANNIVERSARY - DANA GIBBONS
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