I had the wonderful opportunity this past weekend to work with incredible people and spend time with about a dozen of my patients, colleagues and even family for a big photo shoot for everything Jason J Kim Oral Design New York!
I don't want to reveal too much yet as we will be unveiling some truly exquisite images and videos of the shoot in a gorgeous NYC sky scraper in the coming months both on my blog, facebook and a soon to be launched new website! It's such an exciting time for the entire Jason J Kim Oral Design New York team and for the Jason J Kim Dental Aesthetics Lab as well.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone behind the scenes and in front of the cameras for all the hard work they put into the shoot both the months leading up to it and the day of.
I'll start by thanking celebrity photographer Kevin Scanlon. A true class act. His art is so inspiring - just take a look at his impressive body of work on his website HERE. It was an honor to have him capture images of the smiles I've created over the years. From one artist to another, both who pride themselves on capturing the essence of a person through their work, I am indebted to you.
Thank you to stylist Pilar Steinborn, who created the perfect looks for the many models on hand in several different settings. No matter what room we were in or what color palate was in the backdrop, she made sure everyone looked their best to help bring those smiles to life. Pilar's body of work is also something to marvel, which you can see on her website HERE, and it's no wonder that the colors and the structure of each ensemble she chose was perfect. I am also forever grateful to her for introducing me to the Ted Baker clothing line. The designer's gorgeous pieces became the frame for my dental work in this shoot and I couldn't be happier. I am a fan and am excited to continue working with the label on future projects and appearances.
Next I want to thank the Hair and Makeup team who worked tirelessly on all the models for hours to create varying looks for each setting. Lead artist Betsy Reyes has worked in the business of television hair and makeup for years.
Her work is seen all over the shows you turn on from MTV to VH1 to some of your favorite celebrity red carpet appearances. Take a look at what she's accomplished on her website HERE.
She and her team Marissa Masella, Danielle Castro, and Shannon Weldon never took a break and when finished with their creations were alway by the crew's side to primp and fix every last details. The smiles of my patients were always looking their very best thanks to them. I know many of my patients say they will be calling Betsy for her expertise for future events, and you should as well!
It was an unbeatable combination of the right hair, makeup and clothes - Go team glam!
Next let me thank my staff members who were there. First, to Danel Burdo my business director who had a vision for this day and made it a reality. Without her this would never have happened.
She enlisted the help of my social media production team Wes Warren and Shawna Ryan and together they organized the day from the photographer, to the location, to the stylist, hair and makeup, to the models, and so much more. She is an invaluable member of my organization and I am so lucky to have her working by my side. Thank you also to Dr. Allen Motola and Lisa Motola for the use of their venue and opening up their home to us
And finally, thank you to my gorgeous models: Bridgett Borg, Arielle Burdo, Heather Kim, Lena Nowmos, Robert Saporiti, Englebert and Yuliana Jun, Cynthia and Robert Knakal! These patients are chapters in the history of my work as a Master Ceramist. Through them I see why there is nothing else in the world I would want to do than create beautiful smiles.
The way they all lit up at the shoot. The way they told our cameras that their new smiles changed not just the way they felt about themselves physically, but even had an emotional impact. All of this brings me pause.
I am grateful every day to be in this field, and it means the world to know they are grateful as well.
I am so anxious to show you everything we captured!!