Anastasia | Washington, DC Lifestyle Photographer

Happy Wednesday loves!

As promised, over the next few weeks, I plan to share the full sessions that accompanied the Artist Spotlight features because I realized that I want you to see how much fun we have lol.

So today? We have Anastasia! We got together back in September of 2013 for a fun mini session :) Maybe the warm imagery will help warm you up on this cold winter day lol.

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If you’re interested in booking a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: March and April 2015.

Artist Spotlight | Anastasia

Happy Monday!

I am so excited to share this post with you guys today and resurrect the Artist Spotlight feature on the blog! To bring it back, I have my wonderful friend and super talented hair stylist, Anastasia! 

I have been knowing this beautiful lady for quite some time and since becoming a photographer, we have teamed up on various projects over the years and brought to life fabulosity in the process :) She’s also one of my personal go-to stylists- especially last year when I was on a quest to experiment with as many styles as possible before cutting my hair lol

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So without further ado, I introduce to you- Anastasia!

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What is your name?
Anastasia Arnold

Where are you located?
Washington, DC at Bang Salon- Verizon Center

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What do you do?
I’m a hairstylist!

How long have you been a hair stylist?
7 years

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How did you become interested in hair and when did you know you wanted to be a professional stylist?
I grew up around very beautiful, fun, fashionable people. My grandma always kept her hair styled and dressed very nicely and I was always trying to do her hair lol. I remember when i was about 4 or 5, while we were supposed to be taking a nap, I put Vaseline all over her hair, face and the mirror near her bed. She woke up burning up hot and was laughing while I had Vaseline all over my face with comb in my hand! Lol

I knew from as far back as kindergarten that i wanted to make others happy, feel beautiful, and that I wanted to be a hairstylist.

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What has been your favorite project that you’ve worked on so far?
The Bohemian Gem/Scarlet Enigma Editorial!

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What other types of creative work do you do?
I do editorial work with DFinney Photography and travel to different cities for hair shows, weddings, parties, events, and classes.

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What inspires you?
I loove color and big flirty hair!

What keeps you motivated?
The creation around me inspires me every day. I love seeing the smiles on my clients’ faces and the whipping of their hair as they leave the salon :) I love to know that I made you feel like you are the bomb.com! Lol

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Where can we find you online?
instagram. facebook. twitter

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Anastasia a little better! She is definitely one of my favorite hair stylists and I’m even happier to call her a friend :) Check her out on social media via the links above and reach out to her via email (visuallychic@gmail.com) if you’d like to have your tresses blessed by her hands ;) 

I have a few of these features lined up for the next couple weeks and look forward to showcasing even more of my fabulously talented friends with you soon as well.

Have a great rest of the day loves!

-Danni

Tess | Atlanta, GA Lifestyle Photographer

Next up on the blog today is the other “for fun” shoot I did while we were in Atlanta this past February. Meet Tess!

We had been in talks for MONTHS about doing pictures but never seemed to make it work. She was back and forth between DC and Atlanta for a while so I made sure we linked up when I went to visit :)

Tess has some of THE most gorgeous eyes I’ve seen! So happy the rain held off and we were able to shoot her session in Little Five Points- such a fun and colorful area! 

Fabulous hair and makeup were cared for by Anastasia & Denyelle.

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Interested in your own session? Email me and schedule yours today!

Kathryn | Atlanta, GA Lifestyle Photographer

Happy Thursday everyone! Lots of great photos coming your way today :)

First up is my friend Kathryn! We met on instagram through a mutual friend and made plans to get together when I got to Atlanta for a “just because” shoot :) Kathryn AKA Beff, Wendy, Fred, etc… (long story lol) is also a fellow photographer at Polka Dot Productions Photography based in Augusta, GA.

We met up on a rainy Friday evening so our shoot ended up being indoors but we definitely made the best of it. Of course it always feels awkward for someone used to being behind the camera to get in front of it, but Beff rocked these photos despite her nervousness and we had a great time!

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Fabulous hair and makeup were cared for by Anastasia & Stephanie.

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After a quick change, we hung out a bit while we waited for our food to be delivered… took more pictures of course :) Love these pics- they showcase her bubbly personality perfectly!

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We had such a great time with Beff and I look forward to doing it again soon!!

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Interested in your own session? Email me and schedule yours today!

Yuliana | Washington, DC Fashion Lifestyle Photographer

I know I’m not the only one irritated by the weather lately… it’s officially spring and we are still having fall/winter weather! Good news is that it’s supposed to warm up this weekend so I’m definitely looking forward to that :)

In the meantime, I have a special session to share with you guys this afternoon! I got together with a few talented folks back in January because I had an idea for a fun cold-weather city shoot and these ladies rocked it! It was my first time working with model Yuliana and she was an absolute joy to work with! It was also my first time working with wardrobe stylist Erica Joi and she did a great job taking my rough ideas and transforming them into these looks you see here.

Hair was taken care of by the always fabulous Anastasia and the beautiful makeup looks were courtesy of Mischelle!

Aaand… Because I like naming things, I think I’ll call this set “Seeing Stars” lol.

Enjoy! 

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