The Purr-Fect Rene Russo Photoshoot (Episode 11) (Collaboration: Gabe Kikas)

Rene, Grey, Rachael and Vanessa.

The morning photoshoot was a success. Rene, Tony, and their friends celebrated the occasion with a leisurely lunch. Kela, Shane and I enjoyed listening to the many stories about fashion and travel. Now it was time to go back to work. The afternoon was all lingerie. As Kéla and Shane worked on Rene and her friends, Tony discussed how the afternoon would play out. I worked with these four exquisite ladies in choosing the lingerie. 

Grey and Rachael chose lingerie from the fashion outlet Between the Sheets lingerie, Rene and Vanessa chose from Fruit de La Passion. They all looked lovely. 

Look 01 - Grey, Rachael (top), Rene and Vanessa (bottom)

Tony worked on Grey and Rachael first. He got them laughing as he snapped away. He had the two of them pose by the window staring out at the great outdoors. They looked so pretty and dreamy. After about an hour of work, Grey, Kela, Rachael and Shane share a group hug. Tony told them they did an excellent job, and he looked forward to the evening. He got some enchanting photos of Rene posing in bed. Her plethora of poses was exquisite and serendipitous all at the same time. 

Vanessa took her cue from Tony. He explained to her she is on a rendezvous waiting for her beloved to arrive, and captured her many moods of expectation. 

It was a long day, but they perked up after enjoying fruit smoothies and potato skins in the dining area. Shane shared many tales. 

Look 02 - Rachael, Grey, Rene and Vanessa. 

The evening photshoot took place at the pool at San Ysidro Ranch. Kéla and Shane worked on their hairstyle and makeup. For this part of the shoot, I worked with them to find the perfect evening wear. We turned to Aleya's Collections and Venus. From AC, Rachael wore this deep v-neck dress, and Grey wore this long black gown. And from Venus, Rene wore the black and white dress, while Vanessa wore this enchanting purple gown.

Tony asked Rene and her friends to envision that they were a class reunion. For years, they have not seen each other. The music is excellent, the food is delicious, the wine is plenty. What is most important is friendship and love. Tony captures their many moods. A grand success. 

They end the evening with a beautiful dinner of grilled swordfish. As I look around, I though of this Marcel Proust quote: "Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."

hope u like it 

xoxoxo

ME & Gabriel