Kimi is an organized planner who knows exactly what she wants and has the strength to see it through. When she approached AO for pre-wedding photos, she had a specific vision for what she wanted: seven looks for seven places in seven hours.
I knew it would be a challenge to meet that schedule all in one day. Most of the work would need to take place in a moving vehicle with no electrical outlets. (A standard inverter doesn't have enough power to heat up a curling iron.) Moreover, Kimi lived far from the Bay Area. I was determined to make her dream come true, so AO signed the contract and scheduled a trial to take place four days before the big photo shoot.
At the trial in the AO studio, Kimi and I planned and practiced the seven different hairstyles to go with just one makeup look. Kimi wanted certain hairstyle to go with specific locales in San Francisco
The day of the pre-wedding photo shoot was typically cool and cloudy in The City. I showed up at Kimi's fiancé John's house to do the first round of work. For the first 90 minutes, I carefully applied Kimi's airbrushed makeup for a clean and natural look with hair down and curled, parted on the side. She was happy with both makeup & hairstyle!
Kimi's determination and energetic disposition helped her sail through the entire event. Her lipstick only had to be touched up once during the seven-plus hours. To keep the makeup in pristine condition, she avoided eating and drinking.
The ten-person, white stretch limo held Kimi, John, John's aunt, me, professional photographer Ken Koto, and the chauffeur. Each hairstyle had to be done in the moving limo within the 10-15 minute drive to the next locale. At most places, I would follow Kimi to make sure her look stayed intact, while Ken shot the photos.
Kimi and John are a sweet couple. Kimi's communication with me resulted in a friendship that made me enthusiastic about supporting her dream. I was excited to face a professional challenge and pleased that this unique opportunity worked out so well. It was fun working with Ken again, too. I appreciate the photos that show in this blog!
Day went by so quick, Kimi was happy with the 6 places, she decided to skip the last place. Here are the selected photos from Kenkatophotography.com
Legion Of Honor,
Palace of Fine Arts,
The City Hall,
The Potrero Hill,
Japanese Garden,
