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Shawn Walters
 
Shawn Walters
Chief Photographer

Name some extremely talented, experienced artists, and chances are they will be 20-30 years older than Shawn, and yet would have accomplished only half of what he has at a mere 26 years old. Shawn Walters, the photographer could easily be categorized as a child prodigy. He is a self-taught artist, who has an eye for the essence of beauty in all forms. At 16, he started his own website company. He has stunned those around him with his intelligence and his ability to master whatever he puts his mind to. When Shawn added photography to his resume, work that he expected would offer little opportunity compared to his other ventures, turned out to be just the opposite.

It is obvious to see why many models have been drawn to Shawn after hearing these words: “ I really think the best way to describe my passion for photography is: fulfillment in expression. I enjoy model photography because I get to work with a lot of beautiful and unique individuals. Each model brings with them their own story, I just magnify it by producing dramatic, journalistic photography. This is the most fulfilling accomplishment I have ever experienced.”

Shawn’s candid style, marked by dynamic passion and a photojournalist’s eye, is the result of over 8 years as a creative artist of many different mediums.





Jill Gosser
 
Jill Gosser
Hair / Makeup Artist

Jill has been in the makeup industry for over ten years starting with MAKE UP FOR EVER in Indianapolis and then moving on with Mac Cosmetics and staying with them for almost nine years starting as a retail artist and eventually managing the retail store in downtown Chicago.

During her time with Mac, Jill participated or keyed over 50 fashion shows ranging from Michael Kors to Glamorama. She has also worked celebrities such as Cyndi Lauper, Back Street Boys, Paulina Rubio, Ananda Lewis, Charlie Baltimore, Jane's Addiction, The Oprah Winfrey Show and many more.

Jill was with Cyndi Lauper on her VH1 "The Cyndi Lauper Story", Twista's "Overnight Celebrity" video and VH1's reality series with Christopher Knight and Adrian Curry, "My Fair Brady".

After moving on from Mac and pursuing her own freelance career, Jill has been successful in the production field making local and national commercials and has built her portfolio working with many photographers and models from all over the country.

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Christa Ponzio
 
Christa Ponzio
Makeup / Airbrush Artist

Christa Ponzio has been a licensed makeup artist for fifteen years. She specializes in airbrush makeup which is a flawless look that will cover any imperfections including scars, burns or skin discolorations.

Her extensive background includes television, printwork, video and fashion shows. Christa's work has appeared in several magazines and was awarded the cover of Gent magazine in June 2004.

Her work can also be seen on the six television shows that she is the head makeup artist for at a local television station. Each year she travels to Hollywood to work her magic on the stars at Sony Pictures Studios. Her celebrity list includes, Julianne Moore,Catherine Hicks, Steven Baldwin, Judge Reinhold, John Tesh, Eric Close(Without aTrace), Jewel Magoon(House) and many others. Her daily work includes dancers, model composites and fantasy shoots. Christa's variety of work has created an ellaborate portfolio of fabulous looks that she will customize and create just for you!

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Greg
 
Greg
Web Designer

Greg Hyde, who recently relocated to the Chicagoland area from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a web and graphic designer with an eye for simple, bold designs and concepts. Though specializing in Flash-based web design, Greg also has a background in print design work as well as comic book, cartooning, and curriculum illustration.

Additionally, Greg is an accomplished songwriter whose works have been recorded by local and national artists and have appeared in award winning independent films. You can often catch him playing solo or with his band, Skyblynde, in the Chicago area.

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