Sunday 4 December 2011

Picture Perfect


     Some of you may think getting accepted into to the Creative Communications program at Red River College was as simple as filling out an application. My fellow CreCommers will vouch for me when I say the application process was not in any way, a quick and easy task.

     One of the process components was to submit a photo essay. The photographs needed to be taken ourselves, and had to be linked by a central theme. I was nervous at first because I in no way consider myself to be a professional photographer, but I do love to take pictures; just look at my 50 million photo albums on Facebook. 

     My photographic style usually resembles that of paparazzi-like shots, aka, not a real style at all. I had no idea what my theme was going to be, but I knew exactly who I wanted to photograph…Michal and Christine. These two girls are ridiculously cute and photograph BEAUTIFULLY….I knew I had to include them. Here are my favourite pictures from “Charmaine’s Fabulous Photo Shoot”…



Christine





Michal




     I guarantee it was the faces of these beautiful young women who got me into college. Sure, perhaps I had a little something to do with it too. I was and am still really thankful to Michal and Christine for being so quick to help me out. Next semester everyone in first-year CreComm is going to working in groups to create our very own magazines. Whatever my magazine topic turns out to be (I’m really really REALLY hoping I don’t get a gamer magazine), I hope these ladies will lend me their cute little faces once again. 

      I’m really hoping I get a more professional camera for Christmas! I would love to spend more time taking photos and learning how to get different and interesting shots. I’ll leave that gift up to you mom!

Thursday 1 December 2011

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Favourites

A lot of you probably watched the VS fashion show on Tuesday, or at least you should have. It was FANTABULOUS! The whole show was put together beautifully and had huge entertainment value, even if you aren't a Victoria's Secret shopper. Show performers included Maroon 5, Kanye West, Jay-z, and my ultime favourite, Nicki Minaj!

Fun Facts
  • Over 300 pounds of glitter was used throughout the show
  • Out of the 38 angels who walked the runway, 15 of them were brand new
  • Lead singer of Maroon 5, Adam Levine, is currently dating one of the angels, Anna Vyalitsyna
Here were two of my favourite moments of the show:

I LOVE Nicki Minaj, and the whole Club Pink line was absolutely my favourite of the show! Most of the half sweaters were some of my favourite pieces, along with the half pink graffitied leather jacket.

I've liked Kanye West and Jay-Z separately, but wasn't sure if I'd like them together...I do. The song they're performing for the first time  is from their new Welcome to the Throne album. Kanye West also performed at the show last year.

I'm already anticipating how amazing the show will be in 2012!