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I just got back from Dubai. I was there for two weeks, teaching some workshops the first week and then shooting 3 editorials back to back before jumping back on a plane for the 16 1/2 hour flight back home to LA. My trip to Dubai was kind of surreal. There’s lots to share about it and I definitely will very soon. Aside from the 3 editorials I shot in Dubai, two being for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, I shot a third editorial for a magazine back here in the States in the Spice Souk plus I shot for MIRRIN and Genlux Magazine two weeks prior to going. So I have 5 editorials I shot in the last month to share with you very soon! And I seriously can’t wait to share the stories and the photos from all five shoots! Each shoot was memorable in its own unique way. And for some very good news: I shot BTS videos on all five shoots! Even the three shoots in Dubai, with one of them being shot by a pro filmmaker who lives and works in Dubai, Harvey Glen from Alchemy Films. And on that particular shoot, some of his colleagues including Andrew Clemson (provided images below) from Alchemy Films Dubai came down to my set with a RED camera and I shot with the RED, which was an amazing experience (after seeing the still images pulled from the shoot, I’m sold!). And we have it all captured to show you! As much as I hate being in front of the camera (you know I never get use to it) I wanted to share the shoots with all of you. You see, I really DO think about you guys! Oh and the locations I got to shoot at for Harper’s Bazaar in Dubai were just incredible! Well, all three locations were incredible! Out of the 5 new editorials I shot, only 1 was shot in the studio. So you’ll get to see me shooting on location again! (Less swearing and drama this time around….YAY!!) ((Haha…this made me laugh out loud))
Our FILM Crew and Models with the RED Camera in Dubai
But in the meantime, the guys at Etre Touchy gloves were very happy I wrote about their gloves and how much I love them in my last post on what I keep in my ditty bag. They wrote me and asked me if they could send me 3 pairs of their warm but very hip gloves to give away to my readers. Why, yes, of course! When I came home to all my mail stacked up, there was the package of gloves from Etre Touchy. NICE! I’ve decided to run a little contest for the giveaway. So, if you’re interested in owning a pair of these great gloves, here’s what you need to do: Just go to the Fashion Photography Blog’s forum section and find the thread that I posted this morning titled “Etre Gloves Photo Contest!!” or click the LINK HERE. Post your favorite fashion or beauty shot in the thread along with your name and why it’s your favorite shot. In exactly one week from today on March 22, I will choose the top 3 winners! Not only will I mail the gloves to the top three winners, I will post the three winning hot fashion/beauty shots along with your name and a link to your website! Cuz we all know it’s about getting as much exposure as possible! Even on my little blog! ; ) Good luck to all of you who enter the contest!
Stay tuned. I promise there will be more posts coming….and very soon. Some of the editorials are coming out in April, which means I can post about them pretty soon here. And just to close here: I really want to thank you all for your loyalty and love. I get the most amazing letters from some of you. Either you find me on Facebook or through the contact page here on the blog or through my contact page on my website, you find a way to find me and let me know your appreciation for all that I do. Honestly, I do this because I’m very grateful for my life and for the opportunities I’ve been given. When I was young and starting out, nobody helped me out. And I want to give back to an industry that, despite it’s rough competitiveness and mind bending politics, has afforded me to travel to great places and meet just simply some of the coolest human beings on Earth. So thank YOU for your continual support and love. It hits home deeper than you can possibly imagine.
Okay, enough of the sappy stuff. I’m off to bed again. Cuz jet lag is a bitch!
Melissa Shooting at the “Spice Souk” in Dubai
can’t wait to see your new editorials!
GOOD LUCK everyone!
Those Dubai images look AMAZING… Can’t wait to watch the videos!
For sure, jet lag is a bitch
Thanks for being the person who reaches out to share and help those around you. It means more than anyone can say.
Glad you made it back to LA safely! Rest up
Dubai images look AMAZING… Cant wait to see the rest : )
Good Job!! Ms M~
Wow, Wow and wow! can’t wait!!
Yay! Can’t wait to see the images and the BTC videos.
This is awesome Melissa! Glad to hear that the trip went well and I can’t wait to see the images. And the RED! Wow! Jealous. And what’s David doing wearing a beanie in Dubai! haha. Love it. Now Im off to choose 2 pictures
DP
Dana, that’s just me trying to hide the fact that I’m completely worn out from all that assisting! Did it work?
It takes a village sometimes you know?
I’m glad you had such a great time in Dubai! Can’t wait to see all your editorial work.
Dubai is beautiful! Been there many times. Shot to Golden Souk and Sharjah.
Can’t wait to see the videos!
Truly David, Assisting can be rough! But totally worth it. You look well dressed for the job! Im guilty of wearing a beanie when its 80+ on a fairly regular basis. Im a total product of the village. haha!
Keep up the good work.
Melissa what are you on? How do keep going? And a 16 1/2 hour flight – I’d be in intensive care never mind back to blogging. Good to see you back though and rocking the fashion photography world as only you know how. Looking forward to catching up with you during your UK stint.
LOL, Roger. I think I might need an insane asylum as well because one just has to be utterly nuts to do what I do! Just wrote you an email. Thanks for the laugh!
Two of the photogs I follow in the same place and I was not there. Did you hang out with, ‘The Strobist’? Some day, Dubai, Some day.
It was Awesome having Melissa and David in Dubai! Going to edit the video of Melissa shooting in the Souk and Rocking Out the RED Camera!
Woooooo!
HG
Crazy exciting and motivational. THANK YOU! <(air hug).. I’m so putting and entry in the contest. Cant wait to see more
Where do you find the time? I love reading the blog posts. Very personable and open.Thank you for sharing. Debra
cant wait to see more of the shoots!!
So excited to see your new editorials! Sounds like you had a fantastic time!
wow, look at that, I’m already drooling, great color, looks fantastic!!!
Really looking forward to seeing all three
That sounds like an amazing experience! I know here at RJCookPhotography we love trying new and exciting things in the fashion world. I’ve never been to Dubai, but it sounds and looks absolutely amazing!
It seems like you had a great time Melissa!!!, that’s awesome!!! looking forward to seeing the pics and videos, I learn so much from you!!!! thanx for doing this again!!!