Pennsic 39 (and 40?)! Or not =X!

Well then, going back through my blogspot drafts I noticed a post that I never made!

This is how it began:

OK, so I promised I would post up from pictures from my vacation! I have to admit, I sort of left my camera in it's bag most of the time..... I needed a break from work =P My friend Katie took a TON of pictures though! So between hers and mine I think we have a good variety to tell the story. I will only post a few here, but the rest are all on my FB page Here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.481863893293.264734.501818293&type=1

More of an explanation of what Pennsic is, you can read here: http://serena-star.blogspot.com/2010/07/vacation-time-d.html

End.

Well, a whole year has passed since I attempted to start this post... and I never did post Katie's photos... Alas, this year Dave and I made the hard decision to not go to Pennsic. This would be the third time, I believe, in my entire life that I did not make it to Pennsic. (And it was 40, too!) 

I guess now that everyone is home, I should officially explain myself as to why we made the hard decision to not return to our beloved medieval home... Dave and I just got a house =)! 

I know I have been seemingly distant and terrible at posting up new blogs and new photos on facebook lately, but reason is because I'm just keeping up with all the work for my clients while cleaning, painting, moving etc! I have TONS of new stuff to share that I have been working on recently, and tons of new clients that have given me permission to share their photos! There will also be photos of our new home posted very soon -- so be patient! It's absolutely lovely and I can't wait to show everyone!

So in memory of last year and missing this year, I'm going to post up some thumbnails of photos that never made it to the blog last year. I miss my Pennsic Family and hopefully I will return next year!

Besides, I guess there's always 50 ;D!

Me and Dave =D

Dave's working on making sheathes for his new knives!

What the heck is Doug doing in the background >_>?

Camp! Dave's makin' om nom noms =D

Joanna's Henna!

Katie Bug and Eric working on other leather stuffas!

I wouldn't even ask =X

The boys were keeping themselves entertained by keeping the people on the road entertained while Joanna was Body painting us for the Mardi Gras Party!

http://www.Jzino-Bodyart.com

Dave bought me a pretty for my birthday last year!

It poured so badly the night before we decided to leave the main poles in out tent broke!! Seriously - even duct tape couldn't fix this one (Holy cow! >_>)

Speaking of Rain, have you seen the disaster that's struck our town? My family didn't make it to Pennsic so the Pennsic storms decided to follow my friends home =X My basement tried to become a swimming pool and for many others, it did! Joanna made a really great blog post - but check out the damage - roads are gone, water is up to car windows... It's insane - and in South Jersey!?

http://jzino.blogspot.com/2011/08/pittsgrove-under-water.html

And last but not least -- this is what my hair turns into when I take it out of the braids =X Don't forget to check out the rest of the photos at the link at the top of the page!

xoxo

Thomas & Taylor: Forbidden Romance

This couple has to be one of the coolest couples I have ever photographed!

You might remember Taylor as the blonde bombshell from my old post here: http://serena-star.blogspot.com/2010/03/taylor-sites.html

Well Taylor is now engaged and soon to be married to Thomas! These two are truly meant for each other. With each click of my shutter I could tell they were a perfect match... It was just in their eyes as they looked at each other. Something you might not know about Taylor is that she's a Fairy Tale major! How cool is that? So they contacted me about doing a shoot together reminiscent of the King Arthur movie. They did their research, and even brought their own wardrobe and props (which is a super rare treat for me as I normally provide everything!) We brought in makeup artist Rathana Sin of MRS Beauty http://www.modelmayhem.com/1138287 and bodypainter Jzino Bodyart http://www.jzino-bodyart.com/ to do the grunge, dirt, fake blood, and celtic woad markings.

I had so much fun. Every time I put down my camera, these two would start goofing around and fighting again! I remember at one point, Taylor decided that Thomas wasn't dirty enough and stole the spray bottle from Joanna (Jzino) to apply more "battle wounds". They are such a beautiful couple. I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I did photographing it!

To view more fairy tale romances, go to:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.407729752002.199946.87975462002 or contact me at www.serena-star.com if you are interested in creating your own Fairy Tale romance story with your loved one!

More Pinups and Sable Sin Cyr Feature

Some of my work with Pinup Model, Burlesque Dancer and Clothing designer Sable Sin Cyr recently went up on the internet magazine, Flip Magazine! I've known the owner of the magazine for some time as I modeled for the company's book Pinup for the Troops - http://www.forthetroopsonline.com/

I actually met Sable several years ago through him on a trip up to Massachusetts to shoot with TK Expressions, a fabulous and fun pinup photographer! Sable and I became instant friends and she was one of my model muses until she left for Wisconsin to continue her education in the field of costume design! Below I've posted a couple pinups that I did with TK Expressions (I can post more pinups from the trip if you all are interested ... Just let me know! It was one of my last pinup shoots before I semi-retired!)

Anyway, On to Sable Sin Cyr! This girl makes me wish I could put some of my belly dancing experience to good use. Her burlesque is tasteful and sexy... Just like her! I have always had a secret dream to perform on stage - but I don't think I ever will =X I have total respect for this girl!

Here are a few awesome examples of images in this article, but check out the issue for free here: http://www.flipmagazine.net/ (Please keep in mind that magazine is a Men's Glamour Magazine and I believe there may be some nudity! NSFW!)

You can view an entire album of her in the gray lingerie featured below at the link here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.331688117002.162453.87975462002

You might also recognize her as the model in the Bachelor Pad magazine, Issue 8. You can view in my not-up-to-date tear sheets gallery here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.98318932002.105467.87975462002

And you can still buy this issue and subscribe for many great other issues at: http://www.bachelorpadmagazineonline.com/