The Purr-Fect Rene Russo Photoshoot (Episode 12) (Collaboration: Gabe Kikas)

Tony and I find Rene and her friends -- Grey, Rachael and Vanessa -- eating an early morning breakfast by the swimming pool at the San Ysidro Ranch. Tony and I are exhausted. We were up late last night, going over last-minute details for the upcoming photoshoots. All we could think of were coffee, coffee and more coffee. 

Rene and her friends are bubbling with excitemnet about the forthcoming day. The girls decide to stick around for the photoshoot. Tony and I try to wake up, while Rene and her three friends talk a mile a minute about this and that. "Where do they get their energy", I wonder. After ordering some breakfast, we spoke with Rene about the upcoming photoshoot. Rene, while finishing her cereal and orange juice, listened attentively to Tony's notes. After making changes, Rene and Tony reach common ground.

Look 01 of the photoshoot.

Tony starts setting up in the pool area for the morning photoshoot. Rene's friends and I finish breakfast, while Kéla and Shane help Rene with the makeup. For this photo set, Ms Russo wears this delightful sheer polka dot top with jeans from Venus. Underneath her top Rene wear this enchanting white lingerie (bra+panty) from Victoria's Secret. Kéla and Shane were delighted with the result. They give her a gentle hug for a great photoshoot. 

Rene arrives by the pool and takes off her top, and Mr Duran instructs her as to where to stand. The photoshoot is going well, until the moment when he snaps away and notices that Rene is acting silly. Her friends encourage Rene in her antics. Kéla, Shane and I start laughing at Rene's innocent tomfoolery. 

Tony invites Grey and Rachael to join Rene in the photoshoot. They put on Glory Box by Portishead, and serendipitously Tony gets some of his best photos from that morning. They all looked lovely. 

Look 02-A of the photoshoot.

The photoshoot then movies to the bar area. Rene, who is wearing this exquisite summer dress from Boston Proper, sits at the bar, up to the time a young man sits next to her. They smile at each other. After a drink or two, they wink at one another. Ms Russo is supposed to show her lingerie to the guest. Somehow, they allow their sense of humor to get the better of them.

In bold (but not in a serious way), the guy leans towards Rene and says, "Hi, there!". Rene, smiling, returns the salutations. 

Look 02-B of the photoshoot

Then out of nowhere, after Rene changes her clothes, the young man lampoons: "I drive a Porsche." Rene bursts out laughing. It takes several minutes for the both get back on track. But somehow the antics work. Again, Tony keeps snapping away with some fantastic results. After about an hours of work, Rene, Kéla, Shane and the young man have a group hug. Tony tells they did an excellent job, and they take a break for lunch.

Look 03 of the photoshoot

Afterward, Tony got some beautiful photos of Rene posing in bed. In the morning, both hash out this part of the photoshoot. Instead of being vulgar, both want the photoshoot to be chic and elegant. The photography is fine and exquisite rather of being coarse. Tony knows he's working with an artist, and the results of the day speak for itself. It was a long day, but they perked up after enjoying a leisurely meal in the dining area.

Hope u liked the episodes of Season 01 of "Rene's Purr-fect Photoshoot". Gabe and I will take a 2-week break, and we'll come back with a new season on Monday, August 3. 

Love u .

xoxoxo

ME & Gabe.