MUAs & Hair Artists

There are many MUAs and Hair Artists that do not get the credit they deserve. 

Spending countless hours preparing the models for the show. 

Models walk out in the designers clothes, photographers take pictures, everyone has a good time. 

Not many people know the work and effort that goes on before the show starts. 

True, many photographers do not get enough credit, countless hours in editing,  and designers do not get enough credit, countless hours of designing, however I think we can agree that many forget about the MUAs and hair artists. 

This post is to honor them, all the work you do, is appreciated. 

I know the models appreciate your work and I know the photographers appreciate spending less time in Photoshop. 

Some of the MUAs/Hair Artists that participated in FFHE, I know I am missing a few and I apologize. 

• Ema Grahovac                                        
• Pilar Adelle                                                        
• Hanette Mena                                                    
• Desiree Storm
• Trudie Stork:                
• Savannah Smith
• Brianah Soffa
• Claudia Walker
• Gio Mattia        
• Rose: www.smashhair.com

Thank you for all that you do. 

-Rebecca Kerchak (Producer/Founder/CEO of Fashion for Humanity Events)

A shy man behind a camera

I was always the party pooper that hated to go to parties. I felt so uncomfortable talking with people I never met before, will probably never see again. More important than that in my mind was that I was not the most interesting person at the party.

Now I have a camera to hide behind. I can go to parties with my camera. Those who know my photographic work are more likely to want me to take their picture. They actually look my direction and graciously thank me for taking their picture. I can almost feel their excitement and anticipation to see the end result. I now feel naked in public without my camera. I go back to my normal shy self and wonder why people won't look my direction. It is sort of funny because many people believe I am an outgoing and gregarious socialite. I guess compared to my nerdy software programmer peers I am.

If you see me with my camera, look my direction and indicate you want your picture taken. If I am with or without a camera, take me out of my comfort zone and carry out a conversation with me.

Thank you Nikon for making me feel more comfortable in public.

Tom

TESPhoto

Thomas Schmuki Photography

Visit Tom's Website: www.thomasschmukiphotography.com

FASHION FOR HUMANITY EVENTS: Taking Charity Events to a Whole New Level

Model: Somer Helwig, Designer: Fashion Risks

Fashion for Humanity Events has been holding events all around Florida for almost 2 years. They had events in Philadelphia, New York, and Miami.

When you would walk into the event and see the designers, models, painters, singers, dancers and all forms of entertainment, you would never expect it was a charity event.

They pick charities to receive the profits based on a lottery system in the categories of Children/Community, Animals and Health. Not only are the events entertaining, 100% of profits go to charity.

It is a win/win situation, people can be inspired, have a good time, be entertained, all while giving back to their community. The beginner and professional models gain experince/confidence, businesses gain business, and charities gain funds.

Rebecca Kerchak, Founder and CEO of FFHE, started the nonprofit because of the negativity she saw in the fashion world and the mistrust in the charity world. Her goal, since she was 5 years old, was to mix fashion and charity together in a way that was exciting, positive and charitable. After seeing a few of her events, I would say she accomplished that goal. 

-LM