America all over their asses!

When I'm not spending time taking pictures I'm usually assisting other photographers with their shoots or doing hair and makeup for different concepts. I love being involved in all the different aspects of what makes up a photo shoot, but my first love is being in front of the camera. SO! Since I'm always getting you ladies out there to take your clothes off and do boudoir sessions, I figured I would share with you when I go out and do it myself! Plus its not everyday you get body painted and it looks like America threw up all over you :)

Before ( arrive makeup free and moisturized! )

Stefanie from A Style Concierge did the hair and makeup for the shoot. They have a great salon in downtown San Diego so call and book with her! I loved her work and it helped that she was an awesome Yogi vegetarian. We had lots to chat about.

*Disclaimer*

I'm wearing pasties and underwear. So don't be scared folks. No nudity involved.

:)

The body painting company is Skin Tight Body Art. They do a lot of events around San Diego and even go out to private parties where they "tattoo" people. They are also the masterminds behind the Body Painting and Henna tattoo booth that we have all seen at the Del Mar Fair.

The most surprising thing about the shoot was the TIME it takes to get the paint design on and how much they are constantly touching up. Paint on the body means cracking with every movement. It is a very very long process. Skin Tight Body Art was so fun to work with. They kept my tea cup full to warm me up, and fend off the chills that the cold airbrush paint gives you.

Tom Yip was the photographer for the shoot. I LOVE behind the scene pics so I was really happy when he was taking pics while we were getting our paint on.

I loved my hair and makeup....

and then... then the "Star eye" came into play. I get a good laugh whenever I see these.

For your viewing pleasure :)

Keep your eyes peeled for next years Fourth of July publications ;)

-Tatum