I loved working on the Creative Team at Cinta Aveda Institute. For my first photo shoot, I was privileged to work with [Emily Rosser](http://www.emilyrosser.com/), a Masters photography student from The Academy of Art. She was given a budget to hire a stunning model from [Ford Modeling Agency](http://www.fordmodels.com/). We shot at a fabulous location on Fillmore Street called, [Le Labo](http://www.lelabofragrances.com/). Le Labo is an adorable perfumery that custom blends signature notes four your unique and personalized aroma. From the bare bones warehouse/lab-like set up inside, to the simplistic packaging of the scents and candles, to the zen-like spa vibe, this place made for a great day of shooting!  
Emily was in charge of styling the model, while she left all artistic creativity to her hair and make-up up to me. I airbrushed all of the models make-up and gave her a beach wave in her hair. I wanted her to look done, yet effortlessly flawless.  
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I really feel like this great experience helped me grow artistically and professionally. I realized that going on site is a lot of work, but when your are well equipped with an organized kit and have all the essentials, you are golden! I built a stellar rapport with the photographer and she calls me all the time with gigs. I also realized the power of networking. I had a stack of by business cards with me. The photographer took some to give to her fellow photog colleges and my phone is off the hook! Thanks Cinta for this opportunity! : )  
Please check out my other work here, [DianeSemanik.com](http://www.dianesemanik.com/)!