The September Issue 2013 September 2013 | Page 109

MISTY CASSEUS
q&a with wardrobe stylist
FASHION AFFAIR: How is it different working with a modelrather than a celebrity? MISTY: Shooting with a model is very different than a celebrity. Models know how to move and pose, they know what angles are best for them...because it is their job. Celebrities are models sometime by default. They sometimes need a bit more guidance and take a while to warm up to the camera, which can make for a longer shoot. Back in the day it was only models that graced the covers of magazines, now magazines know in order to sell magazines they have to have a celebrity grace the cover. Both groups are fun to shoot with. I enjoy putting celebrities in outfits they normally wouldn’t try, and I love finding hidden gems like Leslie, that can turn an ordinary shoot into something magical. FASHION AFFAIR: What do you like best about studio shooting? MISTY: Shooting in a studio is ideal, mostly because D’Andre and I are not morning people. Our ideal shoot starts after lunch time. We are able to have more control over lightning, and we are also able to take our time. Shooting outside leaves to much to chance, and nothing is worse than rushing so you won’t lose your light.