She’s a poem – Mona

I built a little studio corner at Merlin’s house terrace in August, before the weather went cold. I had a beautiful model to photograph and I had a very talented clothing designer to help me out with styling. I shot a little editorial and I couldn’t be any happier to share the photos with you!

Before I do that, I would like to introduce and welcome my new team member – Asijat! Like you probably already know, I only work with people who are passionate about what they do, so that every photoshoot I put together would serve everyone on every level. She stood out from all the candidates because of her willpower and energy. She reminded me of myself when I first started my career in London and needed to build my portfolio. When someone asked – everything was possible and I always did my best to create a way!

Asijat is based in the capital of Estonia – Tallinn. She has studied in Pärnu, Tallinn and Saint Petersburg – Russia and has made beautiful dresses for over 10 years. I can’t wait to see her fulfil her dream of owning her own studio one day very soon!

Enough talking, take a look at the beautiful photos I took of Mona!

Model: Mona (Rodrigues MGMT)
Makeup & hair: Merlin Toovis
Designer: Asijat Ahven (Malivia Dress)
Photographer: Gerda Carina

And of course if one us still remembers to take a team photo after the main shoot, we do our best to make it happen! I’m grateful for Rauno who took behind the scenes photos, Georg – who filmed, Merlin who worked her magic with a makeup brush, Asijat – who did the styling and of course Mona from Rodrigues MGMT, whose beauty is like a poem!

from left: Georg, Rauno, Mona, Gerda Carina, Asijat, Merlin and the little mascot

Watch the behind the scenes video HERE!

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With Love,

Gerda Carina