Personal Work

all pictures were image captured from Old Pictures site

I spent my off day researching interesting ways to shoot native american headpieces.  "Why," you might ask?  I got super inspired, when a very good friend of mine (TammyJo) told me about her new interest in creating beautiful (native American inspired) head dresses.  I immediately thought to myself, I would want to feature her work in a photo!  In this series, I would want to capture the adoration a girl has, for a slowly fading and extremely meaningful roots of the first American women.  The women who cultivated and nursed America's soil before the beginning of its "civilization".

Above are a few pictures of inspirational women dressed in their breathtaking, traditional native attire.
I'm super excited and cannot wait to get this started!

Until next time...

Dear shoe lovers,

 Osborn

 Jeffrey Campbell

 Finsk

 Haus of Price

Senso

If you have a shoe obsession, you are like me!  To me, a shoe completes the outfit; and a few of you might feel the same.  And this fall, it is looking bold, daring, playful, colorful and print obsessed!  What better way to be bolder than to make your audience "fall backwards", as they do a double take, at your striking footwear!

And I'm not just talking to all you heel lovers (especially super chunky- and definitely for this fall),  there are quite a few not your ordinary flats, oxfords, loafers, etc., with madd style!

"Where?" you ask.  At Soul Struck!  Now you can stop envying all those crazy-cool shoes you see on runway shows, and go here to get your fix!  Not to mention, they carry tons of brands I adore; from Jeffrey Campbells, 80/20, Irregular Choice, Gee Wa Wa, Sam Edelman, Rachel Comey, Wolverine (oh yes!), See by Chloe, Bed Stu and the list goes on!  AND, you can search by color, brand, size, style, heel height or price- very easy to navigate with 360 degree view of each shoe, plus other customer's reviews!  Check it out and happy shopping!!!!!

PS- they also carry vintage FRYE and Bandolino!!!! Ahhh... okay I am stopping here... until next time!

work

photographer: Anthony Nocella , make-up: April and art director: Lauren Cohan

Hello again,

Okay, just one more post before I call it a night...

Here are a few of my favorite outfits I got to recently work on, for Free People (*big smile).  It was a pleasure getting to work with Cora (model), definitely one of the sweetest and cutest!  I am looking forward to more work like this in the future!

And you should check out their new August catalog that just came out!  (Which you can find the garments above).  Pretty awesome!

Enjoy!

stylist kit

As I promised, a few posts back, here's a look at some items which I feel are most important to have in your kit.  My most favorite is my fanny pack, a special gift and has become my partner in crime during photo shoots!  It is essential to have a all your necessary tools in this tool belt/fanny pack, because it saves time, running back and forth fetching tools from prep area!  And always remember to always think ahead and stay organized! 

'til next post...

piapanaligan.com

Hello!

As a freelancer, you never stop working!  Even on days when you think you can sit and put up your feet, I am catching up on emails, writing invoices, networking, blogging, editing, posting and keeping up with my home life!  Which is definitely a great feeling, because it reminds me that I am working; and I happily take this as a good sign!  To be honest, I have never felt this much motivation in a long time and I am absolutely loving it!  And thank you to all who have helped me and especially those of you who is following me on my journey!

Above, are a few pictures I have been editing and uploading on my site.  These can all be found under the still life and textile page.  Besides a few older images, which I am still pending on to edit, from here on end, I will be uploading newer work!  I can't wait to get cracking. 
Also, I am very excited to take on some personal (test shoots) work with photographer friends (more info soon to come)!  This, I am most ecstatic about, because these photo shoots will reflect the type of styling which will best describe the work I aspire to portray.  And even more excited to share with you!

Thank you again for following and hope to have you back soon!

Update...

photographer:  Manuel Dominguez Jr.

Hi all,

Just an update and  what I have been thinking...

Hooray, I finally got an image up on my web site's home page and started working on my still life and textiles photos (there will be more up soon)!  I have to say, that getting back on the photoshop train is almost like learning how to ride a bike.  I have been very rusty these past years, but thanks a million to my friend, Kaitlin (she's beyond awesome), it is all slowly coming back to me!  I just better keep practicing!  So please, check out my work in progress here -----> piapanaligan.com.

AND, new update on the job front... I recently got to work on a still life shoot for Anthropologie and started freelancing, fashion shoots, for Free People's web site!  I am very excited to have been invited to join the FP team, as a freelance stylist, for I am such a big fan of their clothing and adore their  modern, bohemian lifestyle!  So please stay tuned, as I will soon be posting some work I have done for them.  And check out their new August catalog that will drop next Tuesday, which was shot in Venice (sneak peak on their blog)!

Finally,  I have been thinking about what my blog is lacking!  Inspiration posts!!! From the latest fashion shows, exhibits, inspirational work by other stylists or designers and so much more. Adding some play with my work posts!

On that note, thank you for taking the time to stop by!  Until next time...

Work

 the crew

 the crew

 dressing room

 Charlie Welch's props

Koto Bolofo in action

Hi friends,

Long time no post, and very sorry for the slack!  I have been really antsy to share some pictures from when I went up to Maine, and assisted Jeannine for the Anthropologie October catalog.  Work has definitely caught up to me and I have been busy, but I am so happy to have the time to post about... 'Vacationland" (or Workationland, as I would call it in this case, hehe).

We shot at four different locations, around Portland, Brunswick and Freeport area.  Some by the glittery and chilly, blue water along the shore line, taken over by sailboats, lighthouses and neon buoys.  Also, homes with interiors keeping the feeling of old New England bay, to a festive, South American influenced, jet setter's home and even taking a voyage through the studio of a modern day artist.

The scene was so breathtaking and I couldn't be more happy to have had the pleasure to work with the crew I was with!  But, most importantly, there were a lot of lessons I learned with on location shoots; and the top things I will always keep in mind: be prepared, be super organized, learn your surroundings (how to set up shop), prepare to battle nature, always be ten steps ahead and packing up diligently and neatly is a must!  Oh, and have fun too!

Thanks for your time and hope to have you back...

En route to Freeport,Maine.

 photo from google image

photo by Aude- Wikipedia (google image)

Just got the confirmation on my first job!  I will be assisting Jeannine and we will be shooting at Freeport, Maine!  Always wanted to go to Maine!  I will make sure to post my own pictures as soon as the photos for this job comes out, so stay tuned until then, please!  And not to be a super nerd, I cannot wait to see the infamous bean boot (Manny that one is for you).

Bon Voyage!!

A mentor and a friend.

screen capture from Jeannine Lynch-Nerney's site

Ms. Jeannine Lynch-Nerney, thank you!  This post is a dedication, to all the words of wisdom and styling tips you have shared with me!  You are that boost which led me to where I am today, and will be forever thankful.  I am more than happy to be working by your side and to learn more!  Here we go.... XO

Update!

piapanaligan.com

vimeo image capture

Hello friends, for those of you who celebrated 4th of July, I hope this past weekend treated you kindly.  I squeezed in a little bit of work, but definitely made good use of the hot summer weather (hehe by the pool)!  

Before I delve into work talk, I want to give a special thank you to Jeff Stark and Manny Dominguez, for being so very helpful with not only helping me solve my web site problems, but also in giving me a hand with uploading images!  Super talented and rad dudes!

Now, for my update on what's been going on... besides starting work on the site, I joined vimeo (so watch out for more projects via vimeo to come),  have been catching up on emails regarding (hopefully- cross your fingers) work, started purchasing a few tools and necessities for my stylist kit (pics to come), and slowly packing up my desk area at the web studio (*tear).  

Three more days at the web studio, and I never thought I'd say this, but I want it to go by slowly.  I am starting to miss my studio family and I haven't even left yet!  

As they say, one door closes and another opens!

Going out with a BANG!

thanks for the photos Andy Brennan

Okay, super dork alert post... But, I must admit, one of the things I will miss about working for urban is the sample sale (*snort *snort)!!! And fortunately, I got to celebrate my last one with these wild, crazy ( and I mean that with much love) and fabulous co-workers of mine, whom I consider my second family! Great memories!!!

On that note... everyone please enjoy this lovely, and hopefully long, weekend!  HAPPY 4TH!!!!

work in progress...

Tatiana Arocha- Anthropologie "Trim" from BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI on Vimeo.

Tatiana Arocha- Anthropologie "Scarf Scenes" from BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI on Vimeo.

video credit: Tatiana Arocha (videographer)

Hi friends!  So an update on my work in progress; a few months back, I was very fortunate to have been involved in doing a few videos for work.  Today, I finally took the time to hunt them down, successfully found them, and for a special sneak peek (on what's to come for my site) I posted two!  

And to add to my celebration, as I mentioned from my previous post regarding hunting down more images, I luckily discovered where they are located, retrieved them and ready to resize!!! 

On that note... keep on keepin' on folks!  Hope to have you back soon...

Website madness...

image capture sneak peek

... Madness, it truly is! In a matter of about two weeks (when I am officially leaving Anthro.), I am hoping to have my web site up and running; crossing all fingers. Today, I spent the whole afternoon sorting through my collection of work (pictures and videos)!!!!! The good news is, I feel like I have a decent amount to put up on my site and my very helpful boyfriend is helping me with building it. But the bad news is, or should I say, are... i feel so overwhelmed with trimming down my selection (my eyes are literally crossing), there are some pictures sadly i cannot use (due to its size), I realized there are more images I need to hunt down, and there is a slight problem up-loading images on my site (waiting for an email response from technical support- whomp whomp). Since I am not a "web-site building genius", looks like I will have to do a little more research.

Definitely not a disappointing day, to say the least. I organized my images, made a list of what else I need to do, and trying to solve a few minor complications.

One day at a time...

Hello, Good bye...

photo by:Manuel Dominguez Jr.

I did it! I am departing from what will be one of the most memorable journeys, I've ever taken (sadly, but ultimately). Three and a half years back, it was such a dream to have been introduced to a unique and wonderful profession, which I learned to truly love, styling. These final days will bring tears as I leave behind great mentors, talented friends/colleagues and all the memories. Thank you Anthropologie web studio, and to all those who have worked closely with us. Because of everything you have taught me, I am ready to embark on a new and exciting journey, freelance styling!

So please join me as I honestly convey to you, the beauty and lessons I will learn throughout my experiences. Thank you for reading and hope to have you back...