6:12 Cover Reveal - "Mistletoe & Kisses" by Author Lisa Survillas

   6:12 Photography is excited about partnering with author Lisa Survillas to provide the cover image for her new novel in the Christmas anthology, Mistletoe & Kisses. The cover image from 6:12 features models, McKenzie McDaniel and Exclusive 6:12 Model Will Sims in a warm romantic embrace. The shoot took place in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The anthology Mistletoe & Kisses also includes novels by authors Jennifer Benson, Rebecca Brooke, Danielle Jamie, Jade C. Jamison and Brandace Morrow.

   Here's a brief interview with author Lisa Survillas to get the scoop behind the Christmas anthology and her novel Wrap Me In Your Love:

6:12 Photography : What can readers expect from the Christmas anthology? 


Lisa Survillas : The best thing about anthologies is that you get a variety of stories. This is full of contemporary romance, but even though they're all in the same genre, there are still plenty of unique qualities to each story. Jade's, for example, is a rocker story and is part of a popular series she has out.  

6:12 :  Love the name of the anthology, Mistletoe & Kisses is a nice touch. Does it relate specifically to any of the stories?

LS: The title isn't specific to any story, but more of a way to wrap them all together. They're all romance stories, so there's kissing... and hopefully lots of it. The mistletoe was a creative way to let the readers know it's a holiday anthology.

6:12 : Tell me about picking the cover models for this anthology. 

LS: Picking models for a single story is difficult enough, but when I was presented with different model choices for this anthology I was trying to pick models that were unique and yet still universal. McKenzie's hair is amazing; it really draws your attention to her. That along with her coloring is breathtaking! Will is gorgeous; he's clean-cut, but versatile. So he is believable as many types of male lead characters and that was extremely important for a cover that would include so many different characters. 

6:12 : What is the one statement that you wanted this cover to convey about your anthology?

LS: Love. It's always love. And you captured that perfectly with these two; they have fabulous chemistry. 

6:12 : So now that we know about the anthology, tell me a little more about you, Lisa. Where's home for you and where does your passion as an author come from?

LS: I'm a Southern California author, born and raised here. I'm just shy of a year as a published author and the journey has been amazing. This industry has so many talented and genuine people that it's easy to bond and connect. As far as my passion, I've always loved to read and write, but never really had the time to do anything like that. It wasn't until my kids got a little older and I could think about things for myself that I truly believed I could give it a shot. 

6:12 : So why the Christmas anthology? Is that your favorite time of year?

LS: I love the holidays, but this was more for the timing of it. The first two weeks profits are going to a charity called Legacy X. You can check them out at www.legacyxfoundation.org. 

   If you're interested in picking up a copy of Mistletoe & Kisses, you can order your copy for a limited time on Amazon at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Mistletoe-Kisses-Jennifer-Benson-ebook/dp/B00P744LJ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416476565&sr=8-2&keywords=Mistletoe+%26+Kisses

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   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

   To find out more about Author Lisa Survillas, check out her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLIsaSurvillas).

Masked Runway Show: The 6:12 Collection with Marc Nelson Denim

   On Thursday, October 23, 6:12 Photography by Eric McKinney co-hosted the "Masked Runway Show" at Latitude 35 in Knoxville's Market Square. Makeup artistry was provided by Stephen Mee and Missy Young, and hairstyling by Melissa Shelton.
   Special thanks to: Lennie Robertson for providing runway photos from the event, DJ Chris Pappas for providing our amazing runway mixes, Marc Nelson Denim for providing jeans for the models, Latitude 35 for allowing us to host the event at such a perfect venue, and a huge thank you to each of the talented models who volunteered their time and did such an incredible job on the runway.

   Here's a look at the t-shirts from the "6:12 Collection," created using a photo emulsion process to print some of 6:12's travel, fashion and fitness portraits onto the tees.
   On the runway, the 6:12 t-shirts were paired with jeans provided by Marc Nelson Denim. The models also did a second walk on the runway showing off their handsome physique and the talented makeup artistry by Stephen Mee and Missy Young, with hairstyling by Melissa Shelton.

Model: Jonathan C.

Exclusive 6:12 Model, Austin W.

Exclusive 6:12 Model, Harry H.

Exclusive 6:12 Model, Jake W.

Model: Jared M.

Exclusive 6:12 Model, Julian S.

Model: Robby F.

Runway Photography provided by: Lennie Robertson

Stay tuned for more photos from the event! Special thanks to everyone who came out to attend the event and for all the designers, artists, and models who made the evening such a huge success!

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page. 6:12 photos are also available on Instagram, just follow @mannequin612. 

   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.
   To find out more about Marc Nelson Denim or to buy their clothing, check out their website (www.marcnelsondenim.com) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MarcNelsonDenim) or visit them at their recently opened Flagship Store located at 700 E. Depot Avenue in Knoxville's Old City area. 

Masked Runway Show: Preview

On Thursday, October 23, 6:12 Photography by Eric McKinney co-hosted the "Masked Runway Show" at Latitude 35 in Knoxville's Market Square. The event included fashion designs, Marc Nelson Denim and the "6:12 Collection" of t-shirts created by photographer Eric McKinney. Makeup artistry was provided by Stephen Mee and Missy Young, and hairstyling by Melissa Shelton. The show featured an opening performance by Shaun Abbott and runway mixes by DJ Chris Pappas.

6:12 Photography shooting backstage at the event

Makeup artist Stephen Mee backstage at the event with model, Madison D.

Makeup artist Missy Young backstage with model, Kristen C.

Hairstylist Melissa Shelton backstage with model, Eryn C.

Makeup artist Stephen Mee backstage with model, Harry H.

Stay tuned for more photos from the event! Special thanks to everyone who came out to attend the event and for all the designers, artists, and models who made the evening such a huge success!

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.

   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

Exclusive 6:12 Model: Harry Hughes - Set 1

Here's a look at some of the best photos from my first shoot with one of the newest Exclusive 6:12 Models, Harry Hughes. With great hair and a strong physique, Harry definitely has a lot of potential; we decided to create a blend of fitness and high fashion.

   Harry will be one of the models walking for 6:12 Photography in the upcoming Masquerade Ball & Masked Runway Show co-hosted by Charlotte Couture and 6:12 Photography. The Masked Runway Show will take place on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm at Latitude 35 in Knoxville's Market Square. Come out and see Harry and the other 6:12 models as they walk in a special 6:12 collection designed by Charlotte Couture.

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.