Doing The Extraordinary

"What matters is what we DO!"

The moment I was asked to style for the Do The Extraordinary Athletic Apparel, I was like... Done! I am so in agreement with what they are about and stand behind them all the way! 10% of every dollar spent on DTE apparel is donated to a nonprofit dedicated to making a positive impact in our world. They have partnered with Stop Child Trafficking Now to bring awareness about the growing crime, Sex Trafficking. A portion of the proceeds of the DTE Red With Love Campaign goes towards SCTNOW.ORG. Awareness breeds action.
I didn't realize what a wild ride I signed up for, but so glad I did! I had a blast doing hair out of cars and on top of mountains! It was a great time working with the talented Latasha Haynes Photography, Makeup Artist Isabel Boyd, LightSaltFilms, and others that came along for the rides. The models were all super cool. Check out these video blogs of our adventures!

Do The Extraordinary

"DTE is a stylish, urban athletic apparel line, with designs by Blayne Walsh, and co-founded by 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, that exists to encourage, inspire, unite, and invest in the Extraordinary causes of so-called ordinary people.

On the surface we are a company founded by Justin Kercher and Shaun Alexander, and we are developing a athletic apparel line. At our CORE we are working to create a brand that stands for all that is GOOD in us! We are a generation with SO much possibility and we felt like it was time for a brand to rise up that represents that possibility.

What we want, is to inspire our generation to go after something GREAT, both individually and as a whole. We believe its possible to change the mind set of a whole generation and a whole world to live for something bigger than ourselves. We have SO much potential. What matters is what we DO. Its sounds grand, but ideas can change the world."

www.dotheextraordinary.com

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Kristina & Tristan Married!

I have been doing Kristina and her mom, Grace's hair for years. I was so excited the day she told me she was engaged! On her wedding day, her sweet dad was there taking pictures while I styled Kristina. He was so happy that his one and only little girl was getting married, he could barely hold back the tears. Her white flower was the right touch in her romantic updo. Kristina & Tristan were married at Rock Creek Gardens in Puyallup, WA. It was a beautiful day great details. I loved their custom bobble head cake toppers from The Younique Boutique and their wish tree. Check out these amazing photos by Indigo Portrait Studios.

Congratulations Kristina & Tristan!

Special Occation Hair

Meet the Models

Christina has always been stunning. She has done her share of modeling and acting. With two wedding dresses, it was fun showing her in two different styles. More and more brides are wearing a different dress for their ceremony and reception. Thanks for spending your birthday with us Christina!

 

These photos are so Mallory! She and her husband are both artists that rock those tattoos. She’s as pure as her snow white skin yet has that sweet but edgy, Betty Page thing going for her. Today’s brides want to be themselves and do something unique. Thanks for being you Mallory!

Those curls on Anna are hers! I barely had to touch them up. She prefers her hair straight but I insisted on showing off her natural beauty. If you got them, flaunt them! She is an amazing wife and mom.. Anna pulled double duty, both modeling and doing makeup. If you need a makeup artist, let me know!

Christa is quickly becoming my muse. I’ve styled her for a fashion show, wedding, an ad, and now for my portfolio. I’m sure there will be many more photo opts to come! Can’t get enough of those beautiful blue eyes! Thanks Pastor Caleb Treat for letting us borrow your wife!

Junko is sporting extensions from her home country, Japan. She and her husband Ivan are an awesome and giving couple. After, 8 years they are still madly in love. I love how mysterious a black birdcage veil can make a girl look!

Miss Destinee is an aspiring model. She worked that little white dress! She perfectly portrayed the youthful bride. Short dress, hair down, topped with a white birdcage veil… Love it!

Photos by Latasha Haynes Photography

Makeup by Anna Groves & Cara Mia Studios

Flowers by Paisley Pelals

Bridal Shoot Wedding Vendors

 

The Vision

In the fall of 2010 I pitch an idea to a talented friend of mine to do a photo shoot to build our portfolios. Not only was she in, but took it to a whole other level. She contacted a studio, florist, an event planner and baker. We got two makeup artist and eight models involved. We were inspired by the 'trash the dress' trend, using already married women in our life as models. She took the concept I had for each model and captured them in our home town, Tacoma, WA. We love T-town! Our visions came together perfectly. I'm so grateful for all of these amazing women in my life who are beautiful on the inside and out!

Meet Latasha of Latasha Haynes Photography. She is one of the most driven people I know. Her energy is contagious. We met at woman's bible study. It's amazing who God will align you with the if you put Him first. Over the last year I have watched her and her husband Isaiah grow their photography business from the ground up. I'm so glad they didn't move to the east coast. Their great vision and faith inspire and sharpen me.I'm so thankful for all they have sown into me. I am blessed to have them in my life! They love capturing life's candid moments. They specialize bold, urban lifestyle portraiture. Check out their amazing work!

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Meet Makeup Artist, Anna Groves. She loves to educate women on how to be their best. We share a passion for making women look and feel beautiful! We met serving with our talents at our annual woman's event at church. Anna is so gifted and professional. I am thankful for this woman in my life. Check out her artistry! Makeup by Anna Groves

I so appreciated Cara coming out to apply makeup that day.
Loved the air-brushing. Check out her work at Cara Mia Color Studio.

A special thanks to Dawnet Davis of A Piece of Cake Weddings and Events (2011 pick for Best of Knot Weddings) for the stylish backdrop and Jacqui Ziebell of  Jacquis Cakes for the stunning cake. It not only
looked good, it tasted amazing!



And last but not least, gorgeous flowers by Paisley Petals. A boutique wedding and event florist specializing in creating custom florals that reflect the style of each client. Recently voted Best of Knot 2011! Congratulations!

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