Strike a Pose

I'm not a supermodel, nor do I wish to be a supermodel or anyone of the 'model' variety. I did, however, have a friend who's a photographer and a need for an updated head shot for social media/marketing purposes, so there ya go.

On Monday I met Jess for what was supposed to be an hour photo shoot that turned into a nearly 12 hour day featuring photographs, multiple layers of professional make-up, and an entertainment industry networking event.

The day began as expected...

Smile! Don't Blink!

Jess & Tammy

Kufoo Helped

During the process, I was invited to tag along to an entertainment industry networking event the girls had learned of the night before. The first episode of a friend's web series was being screened and there would be people to meet and hands to shake - I'm not in a position to turn down an event where I can meet people in Vancouver, so I said yes. Plus, it was Halloween-themed and costumes were encouraged. I mean, their event page featured the Sanderson Sisters from the movie "Hocus Pocus"... how could I not go?! I clearly would love these people!

With head shots done early, we asked the make-up artist for some Halloween-themed faces. I requested a Mardi Gras mask, which then morphed into a mask that was supposed to look like it had been sewn on my face. Considering the short notice, I don't think the make-up artist did too bad!

This photo does not do the coloring and detail justice

When we arrived at the networking event, there were only a few of us in costume. And by 'few' I mean about five. Nevertheless, it was a very fun evening and I actually felt productive in my quest to meet new people and make connections in the area. 

BONUS: I found Carmen Sandiego! Turns out she retired to Canada and has been keeping her thieving habits & geography lessons to a minimum. I was tempted to ask her for tips on crossing international borders, but I figured she'd just reply with a riddle about Canada's national exports so I didn't bother. 

I won a free trip to anywhere in North America!

We stayed till the end of the event and it took nearly an hour to get the layers of make-up off my face, so I didn't turn-in until after 1:00 a.m. It was a random and unexpected day, especially for a Monday, and a lot of fun. I hope to have many more like them! 

PS: Unfamiliar with Carmen Sandiego? Fore shame! Inform yourselves...

"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" was a 1990's children's educational program that taught geography through the promotion of thievery. Set in a game-show format, children were brought up as 'Junior Detectives' to answer clues given by Acme Crime Detective Agency's Chief, as they chased professional thief Carmen Sandiego and her gang around the world. "A painting has been stolen from XYZ Museum! What country does that museum reside in?" It was a fun show and is a pop culture icon for most 80's and 90's babies, mostly due to this rockin' theme song that has been in my head since I spotted Carmen at the party.

This 2 minute intro better illustrates the 90's awesomeness of this program.

Theme Song & Closing Credits

You know you wanna dance!