WERK the RUNWAY: Cycle 1 Finale - "Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tale Meets Fashion"

WERK the RUNWAY's finale show "Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tale Meets Fashion" featured a collection styled by photographer Eric McKinney and makeup artist Missy Young. The finale included Alice's painted flower dress created completely out of flowers by the Blossom Shop, providing an edgy and high fashion take on popular fairy tale characters like Snow White, Alice, Red Riding Hood and others.

"Alice: Down the Rabbit Hole to Wonderland"

Models: Summer S. & Robby F.

Dress by Victoria Wilmoth Couture

"Red Riding Hood"

Models: Taylor M. & Austin W.

"Snow White & the Poison Apple"

Models: Kelsea L. & Chandler R.

"Beauty & the Beast"

Models: Alexandra S. & Julian S.

"Cinderella & the Lost Slipper"

Models: Kristen C. & Jonathan C.

"Sleeping Beauty"

Models: Madison S. & Jared A.

"Alice & the Painted Flowers"

Models: Lori C. & Jake W.

Dress created by The Blossom Shop

WERK the RUNWAY took place on Saturday, April 11 at the Best Western Plus Conference Center in Morristown, Tennessee. The event included a roster of amazing models and runway looks by five incredible designers --- The Charming Housewife (Lacey Fleming), Marc Nelson Denim, Charles Josef Bridal, Victoria Wilmoth Couture, and Paulie Gibson.

Hairstyling for the runway was provided by Mackenzie Lane Knisley, Valerie Harville, Stephanie Greene, and Melissa Shelton. Music was provided by DJ Preston Husk, and the event was MC'd by Andi Beason. Styling and backstage assistance by Leah Noe and Frankie O'Neil. 

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For more photos from the event, check out the album on 6:12 Photography's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.753004381481403.1073741947.269702536478259&type=1. 

The Flower Shoot - Part Two: Preview

Here's a sneak peek from my recent "Flower Shoot - Part Two." Makeup artistry was provided by Missy Young (Makeup Artistry by Missy), and hairstyling was provided by Melissa Shelton. The flowers were a mixture of fresh live flowers and silk flowers, all provided by Susan Holt and The Blossom Shop in Morristown. Some of our models (Eryn C., Madison D., Lexus H., and Elizabeth T.) were provided by Gage Talent in Knoxville.

Here's a look at what was "blooming" at the shoot...

   To see more photos from "The Flower Shoot," visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page. If you're interested in setting up a photo session (family portraits, modeling headshots/portraits, senior portraits), contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com or (423) 327-0612.

   Missy Young is a makeup artist and licenses esthetician with over 8 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. To find out more about Makeup Artistry by Missy, follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EcoChicDesignsByMelissa, Instagram (@MUAByMissy), and Twitter (@MUAByMissy). If you're interested in booking a makeup artistry, contact Missy at Make-upArtistryByMissy@outlook.com.

   Melissa Shelton is a salon manager and stylist at Salon Nouveau in Talbott, Tennessee, as well as a freelance hairstylist and makeup artist. To schedule a hair appointment, contact Salon Nouveau at (423) 587-4227. To find out more about Salon Nouveau, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Salonnouveautalbott.

The Flower Shoot - Part Two: Behind-the-Scenes

Here's a sneak peek look behind-the-scenes at the my recent "Flower Shoot - Part Two." Makeup artistry was provided by Missy Young (Makeup Artistry by Missy), and hairstyling was provided by Melissa Shelton. The flowers were a mixture of fresh live flowers and silk flowers, all provided by Susan Holt and The Blossom Shop in Morristown. Some of our models were provided by Gage Talent in Knoxville.

Here's a look at what was "blooming" at the shoot...

To see more photos from "The Flower Shoot," visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page. If you're interested in setting up a photo session (family portraits, modeling headshots/portraits, senior portraits), contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com.

Missy Young is a makeup artist and licenses esthetician with over 8 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. To find out more about Makeup Artistry by Missy, follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EcoChicDesignsByMelissa, Instagram (@MUAByMissy), and Twitter (@MUAByMissy). If you're interested in booking a makeup artistry, contact Missy at Make-upArtistryByMissy@outlook.com.

Melissa Shelton is a salon manager and stylist at Salon Nouveau in Talbott, Tennessee. To schedule a hair appointment, contact Salon Nouveau at (423) 587-4227. To find out more about Salon Nouveau, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Salonnouveautalbott.