I got a call from my friend, Marky, who is a fabulous makeup artist. He said he had a client who wanted to take pictures. So, nonchalantly I say “ok”.  I  had no idea what we were about to do was going to blow my mind.

Tiana Ann Dersen was crowned Queen of Hawaii 2008. She needed us to help her shoot the cover for the pageant program.  Of course I’m trying to act cool but really I’m doing the Steve Urkel dance inside (if you need a refresher on that go here.) Tiana was getting dolled up by Marky and my husband and I were setting up the lights and getting the studio ready. I’m seeing everything transform and I’m feeling giddy but trying to keep it together.

I just got the program from the pageant that was held this past Saturday and I can’t help but be proud. She looks great on the cover and her two page spread is just flawless! It helps that Tiana is a graphic designer and has her own company called Glass Slipper Productions. Very fitting name for her company dont’cha think?  She also used a few photos for the table numbers.  It looked AH-MA-ZING!

Congratulations Tiana for a fabulous job as the Queen of Hawaii 2008! You did so much during your reign and I know you’ll continue giving back.  Your cover ROCKED and I’m not biased at all! Ok, just a little but I’m just sayin’

If you need flawless makeup and as my friend Marky would say “to make everyone gag” then email him at ikaika_nyc@yahoo.com.