It is all in the details with Kim Hicks Couture

Every stitch is had done in Kim Hicks Couture dresses and gowns. I love looking at all the details. Here she has combined the  custom beaded lace from Solstiss in Paris with feathers and below she has mixed silk and lace to create a dress with an alluring side to it. Nell Rebowe from Karin Models in Paris stepped out onto the balcony of the Westin Hotel to glance at the Rue de Rivoli below.

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Kim Hicks New Collection shoot.

People often ask me what kind of photos I take and I reply " Have Camera will travel"
How do you start to describe a life that has me photographing Rock Stars one day, Royal Family the next and then parties, weddings, jewels and occasionally and I mean occasionally fashion.
When Kim asked me to come in and photograph her new clothes in her atelier I was thrilled. She had hired the fabulous Dustin Lujan who works at Bergdorf Goodman to do the makeup and the equally talented Andre Rodman from Rita Hazan Salon to do the hair. The model Kim choose was Ola. What a trooper she was and gorgeous infront of the camera.
The beautiful earings came from Lissa. We had over 20 outfits and got through them all in less that 6 hours.
Way back when I was a model we always used to line up at the end of the shoot to beg the photographer for the polaroids that were taken for each shot to check the light and the makeup. Now I use my phone and instagram to send everyone home with an instant souvenir and a fun memory of a great day spent with talented and creative, hard working team.
Kim's clothes are sold at Bregdorf Goodman.

Kim Hicks Atelier Cocktail Party.

Last night Kim Hicks had a private Event in her Atelier to show off her new gowns. The 2 beauties mingled with the guests and looked stunning in all her creations. I snapped a few photos but to see the real thing just take a look at her line the nest time you are in Bergdorfs.

Kim Hicks Blogger Party hosted by Derek Warburton

Last night was the Kim Hicks Blogger Party hosted by Derek Warburton at Talent Resources. What an amazing collection. We got a sneak peak at a few of the gowns to be shown next week at Kim's Fashion Show. The brownstone was buzzing and people could not get enough of the girls. John Barrett Salon did the hair and makeup on them and they looked stunning.

Barbara Carroll The Woman of Jazz

Behind every photo there is a story and often times many people to thank.
Firstly Lisa Schiff who introduced me to Barbara 10 years ago when she hired me to take publicity shots for Barbara.
Next I have to thanks Kim Hick. I knew I needed a gown worthy of the woman and so I emailed Kim and tracked her down in Paris where she was showing her line of extraordinary handmade couture designs. She agreed to let me borrow one for the photo shoot. Many thanks to Thelma my trusted second shooter and when needed my assistant extrodinare who is always calm and collected and keeps me organised and finally to Barbara who is such an inspiration as mother, jazz pianist, cabaret artist and so much more. I will see you at the Algonquin. xox

Kim Hicks , A modern Couturier

Yesterday Kim Hick brought over her extraordinary range of Couture handmade gowns and we spent the day photographing them on Kamila. The dresses fitted like a glove. Thanks goes to Robin Narvaez who did the hair and make up.