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Tokyo Dirty Laundry

Genevieve — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:27:33 +0000

Very excited to show a little preview from my latest personal project series Tokyo Dirty Laundry. Had to post it here, once again, because some things just look awesome larger…stay tuned for more on Vive!Genevieve.

Model: Erin
Hair/ Makeup: Chie of Watanabe Salon
Photography/ Styling: Genevieve Sawtelle

My Japan Book & My Japan III: An Exhibition of Hope

Genevieve — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:13:55 +0000

Yay! The My Japan Book is finally here. Thank you to all the wonderful photographers who contributed & the My Japan Team…120 pages of awesomeness designed by yours truly (Genevieve Sawtelle), compiled by Stephen Jackson & currated by Liezel Strauss!!

Check it out here & order a copy (All proceeds to JEN NPO):

My Japan by My Japan | Make Your Own Book

Also check out:
My Japan III

Thank you to all the My Japan volunteers and contributors! Here is our My Japan III exhibition at Nirvana New York Restaurant in Midtown. Thanks for the help hanging Warren, Stephen, Sato and thanks to all the photographers! All proceeds from the sales of prints to JEN NPO.

Stephen & I after hanging…

Alex for Vive!Genevieve | Tokyo Fashion Photography

Genevieve — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:17:27 +0000

Quick look from the my shoot with Alex yesterday…Stay tuned to our fashion site Vive!Genevieve to see more!

Hair/Makeup: Chie
Model: Alex
Styling/ Photography: Yours truly!
See More Soon: Vive!Genevieve

VIVE!GENEVIÈVE

Genevieve — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:33:30 +0000

Out with the old, in with the new! I’ll be getting rid of my old personal blog at genevievesawtelle.com and replacing it with VIVE!GENEVIÈVE at vivegenevieve.com! If you have a chance check it out for a few more photos from our shoot & in the future…some of my fashion/commercial/ personal work & inspiration. Of course we’ll still be keeping our Romp Photography website & Romp Boudoir website, too.

Photos: VIVE!GENEVIÈVE/ Genevieve Sawtelle
Hair/ Makeup: Chie
Model: Camille

Kasey & Family | Shichi-Go-San Portraits in Tokyo

Genevieve — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:39:38 +0000

Okay, I guess I should really say…mainly Kasey (+ train). Last month we headed to Suiten-gu Shrine in Ningyocho about a week after Shichi-go-san to take a few pictures of Kasey and his family to commemorate the big 5 for Kasey with some family portraits. Kasey had his official Shichi-go-san shrine visit the weekend before, but luckily Kasey was up for another visit! Woo-hoo! Happy 5th Kasey!

The Tenth Reindeer: Mateo & Family | Tokyo Portrait Photography

Genevieve — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:24:21 +0000

A TENTH REINDEER? YEP. That’s right. The youngest and, by far, the cutest of Santa’s hip, young, group of elite reindeer…

I had the pleasure of shooting Mateo & family last month for a Christmas/ Holiday inspired family portrait session. Mateo totally rocked his reindeer antlers…occasionally he looked more like an angry bull charging during our session which was equally adorable & inspired on his part. Anyway, Merry X-mas & Happy New Year!

My Japan Exhibition: Part II @ Nirvana New York Restaurant in Midtown (Roppongi)

Genevieve — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:18:15 +0000

My Japan Part II exhibition is finally here! Come check it out (open until mid-January) at Nirvana in Midtown…and make sure to buy a print. Here’s Liezel & I hanging the exhibition. Thanks to everyone who made this happen! Our Facebook supporters, Nirvana, Subject Matter Gallery…and especially The Photographers. A special thanks to Mr. Sato for his help yesterday! All proceeds for the sale of prints to JEN NGO!

Order prints & find out more: My Japan.

(Photographers: Alfie Goodrich, Raymond Dacones, Marcus Beard, Katherine Wells, May Kawabe, Britta Fruhling, Lizanda Lucas, Julian Peters, Danielle Demetriou & yours truly (Genevieve Sawtelle))

Liezel unpacking…what a great surprise, it’s mine!

Liezel & I…

Tami, Erik & Family | Zojoji Temple Family Portraits

Genevieve — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:13:30 +0000

A few from a family portrait shoot from last month with the Tami, Erik & family at Zojoji. Besides being a super fun and down-to-earth family, Kjerstin was a a ball of energy! She cracked me up with her (imaginary…shh!) friends, “elephant” and “blue/purple dog”,…they kindly stepped out of the frame for these family shots…

The family’s response to my assistant’s (i.e. my husband’s) “ewww” worthy comment….

La Fleur | Tokyo Fashion Photography

Genevieve — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:50:28 +0000

It’s been a busy month and I’m just now catching up on some blog posts! Here’s a few from a shoot with a lovely French model Camille…flower inspired with make up/hair/styling by Chie of Watanabe Salon. La Fleur indeed!

Hair/ Makeup: Chie of Watanabe Salon
Styling: Chie of Watanabe Salon
Model: Camille
Special Thanks to Watanabe Salon for letting us shoot at their salon!

Japan Fashion Week 2011: fur fur @ Laforet Harajuku

Genevieve — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:36:00 +0000

Had the opportunity to check out fur fur 2011 fall collection at JFW last night on a little fashion/runway photo-taking assignment from the lovely Kate Black of Magnifeco . LOOOOVVVED the hair/flowers…right up my alley! Tons of fairy dust, flowers, ruffles and a little smokey haze gave the clothes a definite ethereal look. Just a few of my favorites…

fur fur: http://www.furfurfur.jp/

Alycia + Greg = BABY | Tokyo Belly Boudoir Photography

Genevieve — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:31:41 +0000

A couple of images from a maternity shoot this weekend with an adorable couple. Alycia is due in less than 3 weeks so we just made it for this maternity shoot! We captured some great images of the happy parents-to-be, Alycia & Greg. Alycia opted to do a belly boudoir shoot (which, as you know, is my speciality) for the second half of her shoot. We got some great images there too (…of course those images will remain for their eyes only ).

Looking forward to meeting their newest addition!

Cupcake Love !!! (featuring Bella’s Cupcakes) | Tokyo Weddings

Genevieve — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:26:11 +0000

Just wanted to quickly post some pics I did this week for local favorite cupcake vendor, Bella’s Cupcakes. LOVE the wedding cupcakes! What a great wedding cake alternative for unconventional brides and grooms! (Not to toot my own unconventional horn, but my hubby and I also served carrot cake cupcakes at our wedding soirée…so, I guess, I’m a little enamored with happy pretty cupcakes.) Bella’s does a great job with a beautiful simple presentation and awesome flavors. I love photographing weddings and I’m looking forward to seeing these pretty wedding cupcakes in action!

Cupcakes: Bella’s Cupcakes Tokyo

Magnifeco | Tokyo Eco Fashion Photography

Genevieve — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:36:48 +0000

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Kate Black, the lovely eco-fashionista/blogger behind the daily eco-fashion blog Magnifeco.com! If you haven’t already, check out out her blog, it’s definitely worth bookmarking… it features gorgeous products that are fair-trade, sustainable, organic, recycled, vintage and/or vegan. Here’s a look at Kate’s latest eco-friendly wardrobe. For more details on the gorgeous items you see here, keep an eye out for Kate’s capsule wardrobe on Magnifeco.com.

Capsule wardrobe: Kate Black, Magnifeco.com
Hair & Make-up: Tomomi Fukuchi
Wardrobe styling: Liezel Strauss

Andreea | Tokyo Fashion Photography

Genevieve — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:52:27 +0000

Check out a couple of pics from my latest shoot with Andreea. The concept for the shoot was kind of Mod meets MIA…and Andreea totally rocked some ghetto fabulous earrings along with awesome Mod inspired make up/ hair courtesy of Chie of Watanabe Salon!

Special thanks to Liezel from Bottega Tokyo for lending us her wonderful, beautifully decorated house!

Hair/Makeup: Chie
Top: H&M
Jeans: Zara
Ghetto Fab Earrings: H&M