08/03/2023
Shew! I have so much to share! I had every intention of being more active on social media, but work and summer concerts🤘 have kept me hopping and I'm a terrible multitasker. (I miss my amazing assistant I had when I lived in Ashland terribly! I love you, Angy!)
I began working with TOPS in Lexington in March. I shared the images I took for the April issue and then I'm sorry I just left y'all hanging. I've since contributed to the May, June, July, and August issues and will be sharing those images soon.
First, I want to share one of the most fun experiences I've ever had. TOPS has an awesome team of photographers. There are several who mainly shoot candids at events that are featured online at https://www.topsinlex.com and in the Events section towards the back of the magazine (galas, grand openings, parties, Keeneland, Derby, etc.). And Keni Parks and I are the two who mainly shoot stylized sessions for the printed magazine. But in April I had the opportunity to photograph the KMAC Couture Fashion Show in Louisville. From their website (https://www.kmacmuseum.org): "KMAC Couture is a wearable live art runway show presented by KMAC Museum. It is the signature fundraiser for KMAC Museum that provides funding for the Museum's educational programs and exhibitions. This event offers a unique way to experience art and fashion. KMAC Couture features and supports emerging and established artists, costumers, designers, and milliners through the extraordinary presentation of original couture pieces of wearable art and conceptual fashion designs."
If you're a fan of fashion or contemporary art, I can't recommend this event more highly! Attendees are encouraged to wear all white, so the models' fashions are better highlighted. They also had a reception and after party that were incredible. During the fashion show, I stood on a platform with a couple other members of the press and we danced the night away to the music the DJ played, while we documented the night. It was SO MUCH FUN!!! Kentucky is rich with such beauty and talent!