Laurel Stratford Hair Stylist

I had an e-mail from Danielle while I was on holiday requesting me to do her hair.

She told me she would be coming out with her Man to holiday and get married while here from the UK.

Her theme or the look she was going for was a bit vintage, sort of the forties era.

I was stoked, nothing like doing a vintage updo. Beautiful smooth styling with a bit of a victory roll here and there.

Funny she told me during the time we were there that seen me on UTube in a video about my Lorna Evans photographics workshop…very cool!!

Suzy Poole was the MUA of the day.

We ended up helping Danielle get dressed, as we often do when it’s just the bride.

We also had the joy of watching this lovely couple when Danielle walked up to Bobby…who I have to say looked amazing in his three piece suit.

Photographer was Jess Burges of Exposure Photographics & beautiful last minute flowers from Rachel Kennedy of Paradise Florist.

Enjoy these beautiful images. There are more on www.exposurenz.co.nz.

Lxx

Our whimsical tea party was a huge collaborative photo shoot.

The brain child for this shoot was Rachel Jordan of Two Little Starfish (photography)

With the help of Susi Liddington Creative (styling, food & Garden) , Flowers Rachel of Paradise florist and design,  MUA Lynnette Watson of Heavenly Faces, Gowns By Sarah of The Little White Dress,  Hair myself and Kyra Williamson.

Our Models were Phoebe Slater, Gabrielle Alexander, Pricilla Hornsby & Yasmin Mark.

This shoot was picked up by the online magazine and blog of Paper and Lace.

Very exciting for us, please go and check them out too www.paperandlace.co.nz

Lxx

Over the winter months I tend to fill my time thinking of things that would work for competition hair work.

We have a couple of major competitions here in New Zealand run by NZARH our hairdressing association.

A couple of years back I won one of these, specifically targeting long hair. Last year I entered the Editorial section and won the Northland region. I also entered the NZ Industry competitions but didn’t place.

Industry entry

Industry entry

Industry entry

Northland regional finalist

Northland region finalist

WINNER Northland region

All good, sometimes it’s worth entering and seeing what does well and to learn what not to do 😉

so here are some of my entry photos, enjoy

Big thanks to Heavenly Faces Lynnette Watson & Annalise Bergman for MUA

Rachel Jordan of Two Little Starfish for photographics work

Lxx

I had been in contact with Haley for about 18months before her wedding. Call it good planning & I have to say far from unusual.

She had planned for a very special day with her family & friends at Waitangi in the Bay of Island.

Her wedding party was a big one, so it was an early start for me.

Six Bridesmaids, the Mother of the Bride and Haley…as I said a big one!

Anyway, images were captured by ‘Emma Rogers your moments’

Videographer was Eric Jordan of ‘Two Little Starfish’

MUA Lynnette Watson of Heavenly Faces

and your truly for hair.

enjoy. Lxx

We had a request in early December to do a photo shoot at ‘Kauri Vista’ a lovely location up around the Puketi Forest about 15kms out of Kerikeri.

This is an amazing place and quite beautiful. Perfect for those couples who are after somewhere different for their special day.

Photographer Rachel Jordan of ‘Two Little Starfish’ and Susi Liddington of ‘Susi Liddington Creative’ on styling,

braved the drizzly rain with our gorgeous model Phoebe Slater to capture these images.

Lynnette Watson of ‘Heavenly Faces make up’

and I got Phoebe ready in town and sent her off for a days adventure in beautiful vintage gowns.

Colin Ashton of ‘Wharepuke Cafe’ worked his magic as ever with exquisite food.

Enjoy.

Lxx