MASK METAMORPHOSIS | A Salt Lake Magazine feature


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Original editorial by Vanessa Di Palma Wright | Owner, Farasha

A creative collaboration produced in Covid friendly and safe parameters  between Farasha and team MANICPROJECT during the Covid-19 global pandemic of 2020. 

Times of uncertainty and discomfort lead to moments of solace and reflection.   The pandemic  has encouraged all of us to look within and hit the pause button to ponder the complexities of our mere existence. To question our routines and even the meaning of life and our “raison d’etre.”

The message is clear. This is a time of renewal. A moment to reset. An opportunity to listen and to learn. To be better humans. To be humble. To be environmentally responsible. To make more socially conscious decisions. To support our communities and one another. To stand up for what is right. To show more empathy. To be kinder. To redefine purpose. To be more present. And to live in the moment. 

May this transformation be the start to a new beginning. A fresh perspective on the future. A vehicle to embrace challenges ahead with more clarity. May this rebirth be a gift to Mother Nature and future generations. 

Together with MANICPROJECT, Farasha invites you to take the time to adjust, recalibrate and to meet today’s challenges and those ahead by being responsible, sensible and mindful of the impact of your actions. Wear a mask to stay safe and to keep others safe. Wear a mask because the alternative is simply to stay home. And since you must wear a mask, wear it well.

"HOT LIGHTS" Fashion Editorial

I always get the itch to do a fashion shoot just for fun, just for me, if I haven’t done one in a while. This was one of those shoots. I love Hedi Slimane’s vision for SAINT LAURENT, his creative direction and photography for the mega fashion house was the main inspiration behind this shoot. Naturally I wanted harsh light and sleek wardrobe with a reflective quality to it. My partner, Rebecca, took charge of styling duties. We ended up getting all of the wardrobe (except for a pair of shoes and one accessory) at ZARA, which is always a great source for pulling looks. This was my first time working with Kylie (repped by NIYA Models) and she couldn’t have been more sweet or professional. It makes such a huge difference to have quality people on your team, those are the people I want to work with time and time again in the future. Yesinde Oyeneyin did a phenomenal job on makeup and Tenesha Luckett provided her expertise on hair.

Miss Americana editorial for Girls' Life magazine

This editorial was shot in the middle of the shutdown, on my birthday to be exact. Our small crew was diligent about wearing face masks and keeping our distance, working outdoors in gorgeous Eden, Utah. This shoot was also the first project with my love and now partner Rebecca Lima on styling duties. All of these factors make this experience so significant in my mind. These are rough times not just for America, but for everyone on planet earth. I hope we can all find the light and do our part to infuse some positivity and see a better version of ourselves on the other side.

Hair/makeup: Paula J. Dahlberg | On set styling: Rebecca Lima | Model: Valerie Lundquist

Girls' Life magazine "FIRE & ICE" fashion editorial

This is the second issue of Girls’ Life magazine that I’ve had the pleasure of shooting for. I actually photographed the cover story of Jayden Bartels as well. I was so happy to bring on my go-to crew of frequent collaborators and friends on this shoot (see credits) who always make the time spent together extremely fun and enjoyable. The shoot took place at one of Utah’s main attractions for any photo or video production - the epic Salt Flats. It was a fantastic day of shooting, laughing and improvising along the way.

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Hair: Jeff Martin / Randi Hieb (Dexterity Salon) | Makeup: Carissa Deppe | Styling: Rachael Domingo | Models: Apio & Aria (NIYA MGMT)