JNT NorthWest Model Tour '12

the first step was to find a sponsor to the 2012 Select Models Photo Cruise...
second step..  i had to make my way to the port! 

the organization here is subtle but detailed

never one to miss an opportunity, i decided i had to extend this trip to visit some amazing talent along the west coast as i made my way to long beach.

so i packed up "my life" and after many phone calls, emails, and coordinating on my part, i was ready to say "goodbye for now" to idaho and hit the road for my longest adventure yet!

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a couple stops leaving idaho....

pretty boise... follow the dragon!

i had to stop by Weiser Classic Candy for the absolute BEST milkshake i've ever had from owner/friend/photographer Keith Bryant

stopping at the scenic lookouts for a quick stretch and to keep the instagram up to date

my new road buddy.. say hi to fern gulliver! he goes on travels

i make friends every where i go - i just can't help it!

even their bridges are neat!

Shoot Destination #1 - Seattle!

beautiful seattle on the horizon

while there i took the advantage of the rare sunny weather and explored the city with friends, and even got a mani/pedi. after all, i couldn't very well do a model tour with less than perfect nails!

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playing on the badass seattle playgrounds

tebowin in the ocean

action shots on endless stairways (my calves were so sore!!)

 the dark and feminine work of Reciprocity Failure (now Gabino M Photo) had caught my eye months prior.. and i was excited to start my trip right with a short shoot with him.

a couple polaroids of our steamy shoot - and yay for being paid in new wardrobe! (Frederick's!) ;D

CR Gabino M Photo 2012

CR Gabino M Photo 2012

then a day in Portland for more shoots as well as some Figure Modeling (love!)

soft and sweet and oh so sexy photos with Eric Wimberly Photography

a quick sketch by sdgillis - artist

and a final stop in Eugene for a long awaited fantasy adventure with Michel Savage of The Grey Forest

some where in between the bubble baths, kung fu and weapons training, brain storming, amazing asian cuisine, and movie watching, we got a few photos in.

such amazing art takes time though. if you're not familiar with the amazing fantasy world that is The Grey Forest.. check it out and you will quickly see the time and effort that photos of Michel's caliber require. Enter The Grey Forest HERE.

"Dream"

"Starkiller"

"Freya"

From Eugene it was just a couple of other necessary stops...

yay!! my home state!

silly border patrol

this was the biggest, friendliest, neatest liquor store i've ever been in

..until finally arriving back Bakersfield. I had one night to visit my grandparents and get ready for my next big adventure... my first photo cruise!!

coming up next.. my first cruise!!

so many thanks to all my amazing friends and supporters who donated time and $$$ towards funding my road trip! special big thanks to all the photogs who allowed me to sell prints for my fundraiser! you are amazing and without your incredible talents i wouldn't be on the path i am. it means so much to have so many that believe in me, and you are my motivation as well as my support! as long as you are backing me up, i HAVE to do great!! and you know i will =)

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XOXO
JNT

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