Creating Art in the Desert
Monet X Angel Virtuoso
Angel Virtuoso is a wardrobe stylist, creative consultant, based in Phoenix, Arizona. She owns a small business called Archangel Virtuoso Studios, where she offers services like closet cleanses, styling, personal shopping, and event coordination. Angel is also a creative director who curates multimedia events. Her goal is to help people build confidence through their appearance and align with their higher selves through fashion, creative direction, and art. She believes in expanding people's minds about the purpose of clothing and how getting dressed can be intentional.
I reached out to Angel because I was gearing up for a shoot and had a vision for a collaborative effort involving artists and models from Arizona. Drawing inspiration from my own style and some of the fantastic outfits I'd seen Angel curate in the past, I meticulously crafted a mood board to capture the essence of what I envisioned. With the mood board in hand, I eagerly presented it to Angel, who wasted no time in rallying the models I had selected for the shoot. Together, we embarked on a journey to bring our creative vision to life.
Mood Board
Behind the Scenes
While Angel planned the outfits, I took care of logistics such as getting models, planning the lighting setup, and creating a shot list. On the day of the shoot, we conducted fittings, hair, and makeup to ensure everything was perfect
Final Photos
The crucial aspect of the shoot was the use of different fabric textures and patterns, which would photograph beautifully.