In November I received a call from Cleveland Magazine’s art director Kristen
Miller. I was asked to be part of the cover shoot for the magazine’s January issue.
Of course I said, “I am on board.” The cover was spotlighting 5 of Cleveland's Most
Interesting People: artist Sarah Kabot, FOX 8’s Allie LaForce, Crop’s Chef Steve
Schimoler, Turnstyle Boutique’s owner Terrilynn Amos, and Joe Haden from the
Cleveland Browns.
The morning was going to be on a tight time schedule, so I asked my cousin
and hairstylist Stephanie Johnson to assist with the hair. Even though on shoots I
typically do hair, I wanted to make sure I had proper time to give to each person
and would not have to rush them through. Stephanie was a pro, as always, and
everyone’s hair looked great. With four people in makeup, we awaited the arrival
of Joe Haden. Once he arrived, the girls from Kilgore Trout swung into action to get
his wardrobe ready as I performed my makeup magic for Joe. YES, sports stars can
wear makeup but not a lot- trust me. Joe needed just enough to add polish to the
photo about to be taken by Eric Mull.
This cover was the first in the history of Cleveland Magazine, in which 5
people would take part. The look was to be edgy, like a Vanity Fair cover, and I love
the results. Everyone was in good spirits. In fact, Joe Haden posed for photos with
the staff after we were done. I encourage you to pick up the magazine and read all
of their stories. It is very interesting to read how much Clevelanders are marking
the map with their careers.
About a week after this shoot, I was told James Franco’s (Spiderman, 127
Hours, and Eat Pray Love) grandma was coming in studio for a photo. Mitzi drove
herself to Eric’s studio and walked up with her cane and a book of photos of James.
I will tell you this, she is one proud grandmother. Mitzi told us how she went to the
Oscars with James last year. She recently visited him on set and was given a role in
the movie he was filming. She was in makeup for four hours!
Her photo session was very quick, but she wanted to hang around to tell
more Hollywood stories. I just wished I had time to listen! Unfortunately, we
had two other shoots going on. I did give her a few business cards though. I have
learned in my years, it isn’t always what you know but whom. Maybe someday I can
get to the Oscars? Hint, hint Mitzi!
Cover Eric Mull/ Karen Siat/ Stephanie Johnson
Karen, Joe Haden and Stephanie
Photo: Eric Mull
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