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Ms. Feb 2012 – Unpublished Shot

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:16:14 +0000

Alexandra Edmo!

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Navajo Nation Fair Booth

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:31:05 +0000

Well, we’re here at one of the largest Navajo Fairs in the country. Below is a photo of our booth after setup, looking ready to go. Unfortunately, overnight someone stole our cover girl banner on the right of the image. Making the best of it and sales of the calendar are brisk and going well! You can order yours online and at a discount HERE.

Calendar Signing Events

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:17:34 +0000

This past weekend, we were at the Apache Gold Casino on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, in Arizona. We had Ms. March and San Carlos Apache Model, Wileeta Ann, signing calendars for her fans… It was an amazing time, though I am a little smoked out from all the cigarette smoke in the casino. Her fans were very nice and engaging and even older folks that were not interested, were nice and told her she was beautiful.

Here are a few other events we are working on:

Navajo Nation Fair, Window Rock, AZ: Sept 7 – 11 (CONFIRMED)
Launch Party, Phoenix, AZ: Sept 2 (TENTATIVE)
Hard Rock Cafe, Albuquerque, NM: Sept 3 (TENTATIVE)

Calendar sales are brisk and moving well and these events are bound to bring the calendar to “SOLD OUT” status.

Stay tuned for more information! See you there.. M

Julie

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Another shot of Julie who is Ms. Dec 2012 in our 2012 Native American Glamour Calendar…. cooler tones and color… w/ a touch of innocence.

MUA: Freakishly Beautiful

ON SALE NOW!!

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:02:47 +0000

Calendar in Final Stages…

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:15:19 +0000

Well, reflecting on my last calendar shoot in Santa Fe, NM, it definitely felt like things were upside down. During our time down there, we encountered weather that included a hot and sunny day, cloudy day, 35 degrees and a snow storm – all in a span of four days! Rented from home owners that were, let’s just say very nice and accommodating but absolutely “over protective.” I had equipment issues [my flash] and we also had our first introduction to a transgender model. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to continue shooting this model for the calendar, because I felt it was not the direction on wanted for my project. Also, the model didn’t inform us ahead of time of their “uniqueness” and we had to send her/him packing [no pun intended - really]. It made us all feel bad that it had to end that way, but that is what happens when people are not upfront and honest.

Some great things that happened too -

1. Was upgraded to First Class both coming and going on my flights.

2. I went to the casino and won $450!!

3. Met some AMAZING people and lovely models.

4. Helped and enabled a number of the models to explore shooting lingerie and nude for the FIRST TIME.

5. Best of all got some awesome shots to round out my calendar.

I am kinda bummed because I do have one shot (below) that I LOVE and wanted to squeeze into the calendar, but when I looked at the images as a whole collection, it just didn’t fit. Don’t worry folks, the model, Selena Watchman does appear in the calendar and she is looking just as smoking hot in that photo too (in a more playful, softer way). Props to my always awesome MUA “Freakishly Beautiful.”

Selena Watchman

Calendar update… should be a matter of a week or so and the calendar will be complete. I decided to make the calendar 16 months AND include a centerfold page to provide more value to all those supporters [read people who buy] of the calendar. Also, the search continues for a Native American non-profit charity that I can contribute some proceeds from the calendar sales. I asked online for suggestions and was a little dismayed that I didn’t get any suggestions.

Lastly.. please visit AND LIKE our Facebook Page:

2012 Calendar: A few steps closer…

admin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:23:57 +0000

Well, I am elated to announce that the master graphic designer who created my website has agreed to sign on to design and create the calendar layout. Scot Scott is THE MAN when it comes to creating kool and unique concepts, he picks-up on what your needs are and nails the design every time. He even worked at Electronic Arts because – he’s that good… ! Check out his company website, BioHertz.com.

So far, I have seen some early stage mock-ups of the calendar and it is looking amazing! Today I also picked an official UPC Barcode, to be placed into the design, so that I can sell the calendar to just about any retailer, small or large (i.e. Amazon.com, Walmart, etc.). Here it is:

(A few digits blurred until it goes on sale June 1, 2011)

Another sample image from my last shoot… Selena!

Confirmed: 2nd Calendar Shoot – Santa Fe, NM

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:02:24 +0000

Well, after A LOT of searching for a decent, modern house we came across this little gem (see photo). It is not the behemoth massive house we had last time, but it is definitely new, modern and unique. Shooting will take place on April 29th, 30th and May 1 and I still have two slots remaining, for anyone interested in participating and being featured in the calendar. Details, requirements and the application can be found here: “casting call.”

2012 Native American Calendar Models…

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:03:19 +0000

Here are the first six models for the calendar:

NAME: Wileeta *** TRIBE: San Carlos Apache

NAME: Selena *** TRIBE: Navajo

NAME: Nicole *** TRIBE: Lakota Sioux and Delaware

NAME: Jacquelyn *** TRIBE: Navajo

NAME: Amber *** TRIBE: Hopi

NAME: Tracye *** TRIBE: Navajo