Trust you have that Novel ready to read at the beach this summer. As you head out, be sure to take a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen along with you’re iPod and Envy2 or Envy3. We are ready and about to leave for a few days of fun.
Updates from June, 2009 Toggle Comment Threads | Keyboard Shortcuts
-
thestyling
-
thestyling
New mane in Nashville
Manetaining for the camera.
You got it! The photoshoot at the Parthenon Saturday morning was a success and the result is going to be coming as we brows through the first choices Scot is sending us to review for our favs. We got to the park as planned right at 9:30am with no delays, and we were ready for the camera at 10:30.
The wardrobe was simple for the day, with only a few changes. We were facing temperatures up into the 90′s and the location wouldn’t allow closing in the set with temperature control. Unless you are in the studio, these are considerations to address.
Morning light proved to be very effective in the garden, giving great contrast in the shadows. Using his favorite metoring tools, Scot proceeded with Michael giving Adam minimal direction to encourage a natural stance and position that best represents the flavor of his tunes, the ambience his audience likes and the overal style they have become accustomed to when listening and watching him perform.
-
thestyling
Getting all the necessary tools, brushes, bottles, creams, towels, groomers, buffers, and everything else we will need for today’s photoshoot. The temp is rising and it looks like we night reach the high 90′s before the day is done. Extra ice, and a few fans please. The photoshoot event is at the Parthenon in Centennial Park today. It’s going to be a packed place, with several hundred expected in total with all that’s going on.
-
thestyling
Adam’s Haircolor
Watch as Michael Tyler of the styling reveals the new change in singer Adam Foster’s hair and see his reaction. For this mane, our stylist looked for a gentle choice. An Eco friendly product that is water-activated. Whenever possible, he uses a permanent hair color without ammonia and without hydrogen peroxide. Something with a no-lift (lightening) action, a product that is less damaging than ordinary hair color products.
history
These two creative type guys start talking while taking a tour of ICON in downtown Nashville. Adam started to share that his move to Tennessee has furthered his singing and songwriting career. Then Michael talked about his styling film and motion pictures in and around Tennessee. Soon, they were both talking about working together to come up with a style that would be an asset for Adam. One he could mange with little fuss, yet identify him with today’s music industry.
vision
Michael went home, looked Adam up on line, listened to his tunes and began to have a vision for that identity. A couple of emails later, over lunch they agreed where to begin by mapping the direction then planning on the best way to get there.
As the vision started coming together Michael suggested checking the availability of photographer Scot Mechling for the best picture. As soon as the date for the shoot was on the books, the last detail to decide on was for location. Everyone agreed it should be the Parthenon at Centennial Park.
Future posts will include how the team planned and decided on wardrobe. Then, once our photographer Scot edits to the best of the best from our shoot Saturday, we hope to share them here with you.
style
Ready to consider a mew image for yourself? Let us help you. Whether if’s for you personally or professionally, it’s a win win choice. Email Michael directly at thestyling@gmail.com and he’ll get back with you about your style.
-
thestyling
Wardrobe for Adam.
Friday’s wardrobe appointment with singer/songwriter Adam Foster was successful in many ways. We were able to use pieces from his closet to come up with some very interesting looks. There is one garment we need to add. For the shot below it was necessary to use a clip to bring together the neck of the T in shot below, so we need to pick one up in a different size. A new, crisp, white T.
We have been planning to color his hair for a major change in his performance presence. Can’t give the secret color away here. Will preview that when the time is right. We did scheduled to do “the color thing” on his hair 5 days before the shoot with Scott. This will give us a window of time if there needs to be any adjustment to the formula.
Vested T
One of a dozen choices for the shoot June 20th. A must have part of every artist guy’s wardrobe The tags say it all. inviting, casual, professional
-
thestyling
Lengthy but well worth the read, from ar…
The following article came through an organization defining themselves as the dreamers, the drop-kicks, the underground, high-flying, hopeful, honest, creative, and above all subversive lovers of God and his incredible creation.
Artisaner Steve writes:
Lengthy but well worth the read, says Artisan.
Hi everyone
Today the 5th of June is World Environment day and the Global launch day of the film ‘HOME‘. This is the first film of it’s kind to be launched on the same day to five continents in theatres on TV and also on the internet http://www.youtube.com/homeproject. Award winning photographer and founding president of Goodplanet Yann Arthus-Bertrand has for years filmed some of the most spectacular and innovative footage of our planet that has been edited together for this film ‘HOME’.
I find it fascinating that the main financial backers for this project is PPR who are the umbrella company for fashion brands such as Gucci, Puma, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney. I love this creative convergence between the media and fashion industries that come together to communicate the Biblical mandate to be ‘good stewards’. Whilst their commentary would not point people towards a creator, I applaud and support them in their passion and pursuit towards doing the right thing.
To be honest I had not heard of PPR until I read about the ‘HOME’ project so I spent a bit of time investigating more about this group. I was inspired and encouraged by the aspirations that are outlined in their code of business practice. Here is one paragraph.
We intend to act as a socially responsible company in all the countries where we operate. Through our businesses, we contribute to the economic and social development of the countries where we operate but as a corporate entity we do not seek to influence or get involved in national politics. We respect the culture of the countries where we operate. We participate in social and educational projects and in sponsoring activities in many of our countries of operation. We support initiatives taken by our companies and employees with respect to sustainable development and social solidarity. As part of this commitment, we set up SolidarCité, a non-profit organization, to coordinate and promote such initiatives and to support the actions of our employees. The association has representatives in our companies and brands and is seeking to develop its activities abroad.
I then looked at the vision of SolidarCité and here is their vision:
To facilitate social and professional inclusion for people in health and social care needs: enabling the long-term unemployed, young people under age 26 without training and without jobs, homeless people or any other underprivileged person to return to employment, thanks to personalized support. By welcoming them while they are in an inclusion programme, the Brands of the Group provide them with the possibility of acquiring the expertise and life skills necessary for integration within a company.
A committee for ethics and social and environmental responsibility has been established to drive these values within PPR. I met someone at Google last week and a similar story could be told. Their investment both financially and in staff hours into the hidden, local as well as international projects is going on as we speak and with no headlines.
Whilst I know there is a million miles to go and all these groups and company’s are far from perfect, I want to pay tribute to the aspirations and commitment to do the right thing. Could the fashion industry emerge as a leading voice in the pursuit of ethics and social and environmental responsibility? Who would have thought that ten years ago? God is answering prayer more than you will ever know in ways we will never see or understand. For decades thousands have prayed that the media, arts and fashion industries would better reflect the nature and values of Christ and here I believe are glimpses of answered prayer. I see across industry an increasing self effacing pursuit to do the ‘right thing’. We continue to unite, humble ourselves and pray on behalf of our industries and one another. We also ask God to help us model these self effacing values.
There are gatherings in a number of cities which you can find online Artisan . If you would like to make a donation to Artisan you can online at JustGiving.
Remember to watch the film Home.
-
thestyling
Adam is about to have black hair to bring out that Elvis mystery caught by the genes in his male lineage. Worked with Scot this past week to construct a new light box. Compared sketch books with Adam. Read through Men’s Health. Met with my graphic designer to tweek brand. Took in some new trends in cosmetics yesterday. Got a new angle on my head. Laughed at all the pics my wife and daughters are sending from their week in DC….Many of the locations for Night at the Museum II.
adamfostermusic is discussing. 
adamfostermusic 4:40 pm on 2009/06/22 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thanks so much for all your work for the photo shoot. Your attention to detail is amazing and it made all the difference. I really enjoyed working with you. It was fun and focused. I’m looking at the images now and am blown away. Can’t wait to do it again!