Thank you to those who invited me into your lives to document, laugh and feel as if I'm part of your family. My job is so fun and rewarding that it doesn't even feel like work (at times!). Cheers to an amazing year of growth, new relationships and I'm looking forward to what's to come.
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Sometimes you meet people and instantly know you're supposed to be friends. Maybe it was the initial email from Andrea of the Avenle duo that said she basically had been stalking my work or maybe it was the the excitement and passion behind her vision. Either way, all the stars lined up and the Avenle Lookbook was born. It was the perfect recipe really.
Step 1. Hang out on the porch, sip some lemonade and make plans to hit the sea.
Step 2. Hop into your ridiculously cute Mercury Comet and head out on a road trip.
Step 3. Laugh, talk & make memories with your best friends.
Step 4. Savor the Endless Summer
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Endless Summer | Avenle Lookbook from Avenle.com on Vimeo.
CREDITS:
Everything filmed and shot on location around our local little city of Benicia. Many thanks to those who contributed the use of their beautiful homes and cars to help our vision come to life.
Wardrobe and Styling:
Andrea & Gina, the Avenle Duo (all the clothing from this shoot can be purchased online here! Yay for you!)
Hair & Makeup Artists:
Shari Fiel, Lip Service Artists
Emma Loyola, FSHN Magazine
Models/Avenle Girls:
Edgy-Elizabeth Dillman
Boho-Veronica Rose
Classic-Alyssa Glanzman
Girly-Emily Tseng
Photography:
Primary, Meo Baaklini
Associate, Kailani Andrade
Videography:
Chris Milani/Once More Productions
Set Design:
Assistants:
Leave your thoughts in the comments section or Pin what outfits you love the best!
Cheers and Happy Summer!!
xoxo,
Meo
Behind the Scenes:
I've been fascinated with fashion inspired portraiture since my days at the Academy of Art. I recently had the honor of working with the up and coming male model Jacob Farmos for a test shoot.
I wanted to do a small series to show "The Man Behind the Suit". Inspired by my recent marathon/obsession with Madmen, I loved how the characters were so polished and professional, yet underneath it all they are just regular men with more issues than Vogue.
So, here was my little attempt at that concept. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Meo
Model: Jacob Farmos
Special thanks to Mindy with Sweet Marie Photography for assisting with the styling, being a human light stand and being an all around amazing friend. XOXO
Behind the Scenes
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