Amanda Paige Photography's Blog

Gabby is not only a dear friend, but you could also say she’s family. She and Justin met in Paradise Bay, Bahamas, and let’s just say it was definitely more than the Bay that was considered paradise. Gabby is originally from New Jersey, and Justin is from Ohio. (Which of course makes for some rivalries) They made their relationship work long distance from the very beginning and anyone can see how strong their love is.  I was lucky to meet Justin this previous spring, and it was beyond obvious how much they belong together. I know that Gabby is a child at heart, and thankfully, Justin is too! We had so much fun, minus the mosquito bites, of course. There was so much laughter, a little bit of tree climbing, and a lot of “Justin, open your eyes!” They look so happy together, and I wish them the best of luck with all of the wedding plans that must be accomplished before their wedding next July. Congrats, and I am so happy for both of you!

When I say that this was the most interesting shoot I’ve ever done, I kid you not. This was my first time doing a shoot like this, but it was new and we had a good time! Will is so much fun to work with, and has a great sense of humor. We shot down on Staple St., which is such a cool area. I think we definitely brought some attention to ourselves, as some woman took out her cellphone and snapped a few of her own shots (which Will willingly posed for) and then another man walking passed us stopped to ask me to reassure him that it was fake blood, and not real blood. (Of course it was!) When we left I guess it did seem like a TV show crime scene. Will is a great and charismatic model, and the shoot would not have come out the same without him!

We lucked out with FABULOUS weather, and I lucked out to have such a fabulous model. Working with Amanda was so much fun, and not just because we both wanted to say “Hi Amanda, I’m Amanda, nice to meet you!” We roamed and explored central park for a few hours and came across some awesome spots. I would highly recommend her to anyone else who shoots! Check this gorgeous girl out at  http://www.modelmayhem.com/amandaserenityr.

After our first shoot, we were brimming with ideas for the next. Voted Most Random just released two new singles on itunes, so to accompany that, we took some new pictures. Even though it was early, they were ready to get going on the shoot. We ran around the city a bit, and they were good troopers for putting up with me! These guys are so much fun, and extremely talented. Check them out at www.myspace.com/votedmostrandom !

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of shooting with the band, Voted Most Random. After walking for about 30 minutes and not finding the mysterious field we were initially looking for, the guys and I finally just decided to start shooting. The whole thing was one big laugh and they were totally into it. Their motto is “Stay Random” and they most definitely did! Even though we actually did very little shooting, it was great to get to know them and I look forward to shooting with them again!

Since the first time we shot was a little gloomy, we decided to try again Alumni Weekend when the sun was out! It was a gorgeous day and the campus was alive with Greek activities and campus tours. This shoot was a little quicker than the last one, but we still got some great shots!

Gorgeous weather + Gorgeous people = a fantastic photoshoot. These two were an absolute RIOT. From taichi to climbing Sleeping Giant, there was never a dull moment. We went to play in the woods- and when I say play, I really mean PLAY. (Hence the stick-fighting picture) Steph and Reid are absolutely adorable together, and they bring the fun with them wherever they go!

So, the one time I actually open an e-mail from an unknown sender, I’m very glad I did. The shoot took place in the Penn Hotel in midtown and I highly recommend going to the upcoming ones if anyone can. I had so much fun interacting with the models and the other photographers. It was an amazing experience! I took over 3500 pics and eventually narrowed it down to 57..not too shabby!