High fashion photo shoot in Chinatown, San Francisco part 2 ~ Victorian Romance.

Victoria was the first person I shot in Scott Robert's workshop. The group that signed up with Victoria was hesitant until Sarah (Sarah Dawson Photography) gave an incentive to have 6 minutes instead the regular 3 minutes for shooting her. Three minutes isn't a whole lot of time for a shoot, especially if you're trying to apply something new, so I jumped at the opportunity. These series of shots were at the stairs entrance to the Four Seas Restaurant. Who would've thought that this location would be a place for high fashion pics: little room to work in and tons of guests walking in and out of the restaurant. But we made it work -- it was quite an experience!

One flash was used for this series (because I left my other flash in the car - doh!). I desaturated the images but left a hint of color to give it that romantic tinted b&w magazine feel. The flash was held by my lovely assistant, Anna Wu (Anna Wu Photography). Many thanks again to Scott and team, and Jeremy and Zabrina (JeZa Photography).

Creative Fashion Director Monique Zhang ~ Creative Design and Styling http://www.facebook.com/MoniqueZhang ~ Monique Zhang, Fashion design ~ Justine Parish, textile design for pleats ~ Jana Morgan, cuff design ~ Naomi King Starlite Jewelry Designs, Gemstone Bracelet on wrist and as hair accessory, and Gemstone Earrings on Victoria ~ MODEL: Victoria Pham ~ Makeup and Hair Artistry Team: Jessie Weng ~ Alpha Borriboonratana (Sweet Fuss Hair & Makeup Artistry) ~ Ethel O'yang (eTheLook Beaty by Ethel) ~ Wardrobe Assistants: Anna Kwan ~ Sandi Lee ~ Mei Cheung ~~