Queens of the Desert

So here I am trying to recap on what this Fall and Winter season has been like for me and my Photography.

Starting back in September I took on a project with Moxie Management to do a Plus size model search for the Next Queen of the Desert, Which is fashion editorial that would take place in Las Vegas. It would feature Plus Size models in Las vegas wearing high end designers. The model search ran all through August and September and was open to models all over the Country. Models were judged on overall look, goals, and achievements.

The winner of the Model search was Shaylene Renae, who is actually a native of Las Vegas. I went out to Las Vegas in October to photograph the Queens of the Desert. The editorial was shot of a course of 4 days and took place at locations Like, Beso/Eve (Eva Longoria's Restaurant and club), the actual desert, and the strip. Images were also to be used and published in Plus Model Magazine's winter 2010 publication. We had such a great team of stylists, Make-up artists, Hairstylists, Wardrobe stylists and assistants. The models were Rosie Mercado, Tina Sanchez, and Shaylene Renae.

Some of the fabulous Designers featured were Anna Scholz, Dan Trentacosta,Favianna Coture, Torrid, Adrianna Pappel, Michael Kors, Karen Kane and Larissa Navarro.

...And to wrap this all up! I had such an amazing time! The amazing people I met, the gorgeous Plus ladies I photographed, the side of Las Vegas I've never seen, and all the trouble shooting and learning of new equipment made this experience beyond compare.

Thank you to the entire dedicated team involved in the QOTD!

Hope you enjoy the Photos!

Michelle Alexandra :)