Miss Texas 2006 Shilah Phillips - SouthFork Ranch

[taygull]

I have been hired (edit I now work for this magazine full time) by my first magazine, Frisco Style Magazine. What a tough first assignment....shoot Miss Texas @ SouthFork Ranch!

What a beautiful young lady and an incredible singer. She also performed at the Collin County Community College as part of her elementary school foundation.

I hope you like the shots. The shooting conditions were very difficult at SouthFork. I was a tag along and tried to stay out of the way as they were shooting video for the upcoming Miss America Pageant to be broadcast on CMT this winter.

Here is a little about her;


Shilah Phillips is the first African-American to hold the Miss Texas title. At 24, she won the pageant on her first attempt.

Education

Upon high school graduation from Collin County Community College, Phillips began studying jazz music at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and, while there, received the Most Outstanding Vocalist award. She is currently enrolled at the University of North Texas to complete her degree in Jazz studies.
Now a full-time student, Phillips supports herself with two jobs, both of which are directly related to her platform. Phillips works for the After School Programs, and is employed by Absolute Entertainment where she has the opportunity to perform professionally around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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[simonSE15]

hubba hubba!

[René Damkot]

Nice images, but the lady looks a bit 'over processed' Pity, I think she'd look better with less make up.

[DwightMcCann]

Good selection of poses, technically good, good looking woman, so I guess you got the three "G"s!

[Fade2]

Originally Posted by René Damkot

Pity, I think she'd look better with less make up.

I was thinking the same thing a little bit too much make up!
But thats not your fault lol

[taygull]

Originally Posted by DwightMcCann

Good selection of poses, technically good, good looking woman, so I guess you got the three "G"s!

ok....the three G's?


I really struggled yesterday on two shoots.

First with her the sun was so bright there was just no chance of getting it right. I think the contrast of her dark skin and the bright sun was just tough.

I really really struggle with flash...I've got to do some more practicing.

I think the reason the makeup was strong was because of the film crew that was there.

Surprisingly though in person the makeup does not look as strong.

[taygull]

Just thought I'd share a Little excitement with you guys.

Since I started this thread a few hours ago, I've met with the magazine. They made me an offer I could not refuse. I am now on the staff full time as a photographer and an account executive. I had quit my regular job earlier this week and had planned on taking another ho hum, yet lucrative position in corporate America.

I was shocked when they met the number I had to have!

[taygull]

Originally Posted by René Damkot

Nice images, but the lady looks a bit 'over processed

There was "0" processing on her skin or make up in photoshop. I think some of it was the lighting. It was very windy and really hot outside, probably about 94 or 95 when these were shot.

The only real post on these was in the first shot the background had a bunch of spider webs that I had to remove and the sky was blown out.

[sameerb]

First image looks too grainy, plus too much of make-up

[René Damkot]

Originally Posted by taygull

There was "0" processing on her skin or make up in photoshop.

I was referring to the 'pre processing' the make up artist did
Like you say, probabely has to do with the filming.

Originally Posted by taygull

I am now on the staff full time as a photographer and an account executive

Congratulations!

[SolPics]

Nice series, she's very pretty.

[taygull]

Originally Posted by SolPics

Nice series, she's very pretty.

Thanks......it was a bit of a tough shoot....she was very nice, and bright.

[Reefbone]

Originally Posted by taygull

Just thought I'd share a Little excitement with you guys.

Since I started this thread a few hours ago, I've met with the magazine. They made me an offer I could not refuse. I am now on the staff full time as a photographer and an account executive. I had quit my regular job earlier this week and had planned on taking another ho hum, yet lucrative position in corporate America.

I was shocked when they met the number I had to have!

Congratulations... sounds like you and your pictures made a great impression.

[taygull]

Originally Posted by Reefbone

Congratulations... sounds like you and your pictures made a great impression.

Thanks..tomorrow is my first day.

[blackshadow]

Originally Posted by taygull

Just thought I'd share a Little excitement with you guys.

Since I started this thread a few hours ago, I've met with the magazine. They made me an offer I could not refuse. I am now on the staff full time as a photographer and an account executive. I had quit my regular job earlier this week and had planned on taking another ho hum, yet lucrative position in corporate America.

I was shocked when they met the number I had to have!

CONGRATS! Really well done.