Friday 27 February 2015

I Woke Up Like Dis...

We got to work on a rad project on our last trip to California, shooting modelFIT's pop up shop in LA. They ran classes all week, kicking asses into shape through a mix of pilates, yoga, balance stability and functional training.

If you haven't heard of modelFIT yet, it is the fitness brainchild of Vanessa Packer and Justin Gelband, and they are already shutting it down over in NYC. Victoria's Secret models are there rubbing shoulders with us mere mortals on the reg. Teaming up with Sweaty Betty, Beaming and Fiji, the LA pop up a huge hit, with famous babes like Julianne Hough, Jamie Chung, Riawna Capri, Chrissy Teigen, Jen Atkin, The Haim sisters and Taylor Swift all making an appearance.
If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for us! Looked like super hard work from behind my camera....


modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208


modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

modelFIT LA popup at Catchlight Studios with Sweaty Betty and Fiji photos by STUDIO 1208

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Monday 23 February 2015

As Long As I Got You, Baby...

Brittany and Willem's gorgeous Southern California outdoor wedding by Sitting In A Tree Events. Photo by STUDIO 1208
On a beautiful, warm (ok, pretty hot) day in Southern California, Brittany and Willem were married in an outdoor ceremony under gigantic trees, surrounded by all of their closest friends and family. To say the day was perfect would be an understatement, and to say that these two are kinda cool or pretty good looking, would also be a gross understatement. I can't forget the best man, Spencer's speech, when he said "Anyone who meets them wants to become their friend - anyone who is lucky enough to become that friend wants to stay that way forever." How true that is. These people are good - great, even..and the people they surround themselves with just proves that you are the company you keep.

Even if you stripped back all of the beautiful details, the beyond gorgeous location and the impeccably styled..everything (thank you, Sitting In A Tree!!), this wedding would have been wonderful and memorable and perfect. It is about the people and the commitment to being absolutely present in every moment - letting everyone in to the magic that makes the two of you a team. All the rest is the icing on that perfectly styled (and delicious) wedding cake!

We couldn't be happier for Brittany and Willem and their inner circles. Thank you all for letting us in and throwing the best party ever. And to the girl who lost her damn mind during "Turn down for what"... you are my spirit animal, and I love you!

And if you missed their beautiful trailer, please check it out HERE

To view the film, simply type: studio 1208

xx
Maria