Gasparilla Fashion Week

Over the weekend I had the unique opportunity to photograph a local fashion show, “Gasparilla Fashion Week: Presents Infinite Reality”, in Tampa, Florida at The Kennedy. This was sure a challenging opportunity for me to work on my photography skills in low light as flash was not permitted. This show consisted of 4 different designers including Ecovogue365, Val St. Claire & Ricky Lindsay Couture, Kinky Kitty, and Zenvios Designz. During the sets Le Teaze Burlesque Troupe performed as well super heroes were there to energize the crowd. You can sure say the fashion show was wide ranging as you can see from the photo set.

Before the show began, I had behind the scenes back stage. If you ever want to know how many people it takes to run a successful fashion show, your answer will probably not be nearly as many as it really takes. There is not just one makeup artist (MUAs) and hair stylists like Jerah Lena Coviello, but they come with a team so they can work different booths at the same time. Even they don’t come alone as their assistants come prepared to assist wherever they can. Seen below are some photos from behind the scenes. The production staff included Prive Event Management, multiple videographers, DJ, sound and lighting guys. Plus a few photographers.

Model getting makeup done Tampa, Florida
Model getting makeup done
Kyle Fleming Photography_hair styled
Model getting her hair styled by Jerah Lena Coviello
designer doing last minute touches
Model Delila Hart getting some last minute work done by designer Russet Coviello
Models, Delila Hart and Kimberley Hall waiting for fashion show to begin, texting their friends to attend the show
Models Delila Hart and Kimberley Hall waiting for fashion show to begin, encouraging their friends to attend the show

Before the show began, there was a frantic call for a safety pin. Luckily a safety pin was found and the show begun. Here is some fashion from Ecovogue365 which can be found at www.ecovogue365.com

Ecovogue365 Tampa, Florida
Designer: Ecovogue365, Model: Gosia Niedzwiecka
Ecovogue365 Photographer: Kyle Fleming Photography
Designer: Ecovogue365, Model Delila Hart
Ecovogue365
Designer: Ecovogue365, Model: Cassandra Fidler

This next set is from Ricky Lindsay Couture. You can sure say that this is some awesome looking couture bridal & evening Wear! You can check them out here: http://www.rickylindsay.com

Val St. Claire & Ricky Lindsay Couture
Ricky Lindsay Couture, model: Sislady Sosa
Val St. Claire & Ricky Lindsay Couture, Model: Amanda Mae Gray
Designer: Ricky Lindsay Couture, Model: Amanda Mae Gray
Designer: Ricky Lindsay
Designer: Ricky Lindsay
Mode Katrinna Wallace wearing Katrinna Wallace
Model Katrinna Wallace wearing Katrinna Wallace
Designer:Ricky Lindsay Couture, Model: Amanda Mae Gray

Here is some fashion from Kinky Kitty. You can find their webpage here: http://www.mykinkykitty.com

Kinky Kitty fashon Tampa, Florida
Kinky Kitty
Kinky Kitty fashon Tampa, Florida
Kinky Kitty
Kinky Kitty fashon Tampa, Florida
Designer: Kinky Kitty, Model Judy Pop
Kinky Kitty fashon show Tampa, Florida
Designer: Kinky Kitty, Model, Lorna Steff

This next group of photos show is from ZenVios D Zignz

Model: Norman Wright
Gasparilla Fashion Show Tampa, Florida
Model: Courtney Glover

Zenvios Designz line. You can find their page at: http://www.freewebs.com/zenviosdzignz/

I hope you enjoyed this blog entry on the fashion show. Since I know in the beginning of the article I mentioned Action Heroes and entertainment from theLe Teaze Burlesque Troupe. Here those are.

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