Nordstrom 2008 Runway Shows

They're always fun to photograph, with some of the best models in Seattle and Los Angeles. Enjoy these photos from fall fashion weeks.

Runway to Rooftop, Portland







Fall Fashion Show, Bellevue Fashion Week





Nordstrom Designer Preview, Portland





Nordstrom Designer Preview, Seattle

Luly Yang Couture Runway Show 20/20

The most anticipated fashion show of the year finally arrived this past Friday evening. I made sure to get plenty of rest the night before, as I had a long day of shooting ahead of me.

The afternoon started with hair and make-up by the Gene Juarez artistic team for clients and models. There was a bit of backstage frenzy with the eyeshadow layering, lashes coated with mascara, and hair being teased and doused with hairspray. But I happen to love the sheer madness of it all!

The lovely Luly and Gene Juarez himself arrived to oversee the chaos. She with her tiny frame heightened in a pair of 5-inch platforms, and he with his genial smile and hearty handshake. And as the guests started to arrive, my heart beat just a little bit faster for the anticipation of the pending runway bliss.

As the show began, the room darkened and the spotlights shone bright. My heart was pounding with the beat of the music, which aligned perfectly to each step of the models' feet. It was brilliant, with each click of my shutter, every high-heeled couture step of the way.



Finale piece, worn by my favorite model, Heather.

Chicago and Cleveland

Phase two of my fall travels took me to the midwest - Illinois and Ohio! two states I have never ventured to before, but I was delighted to explore these new regions.

I was enchanted by chicago's unique architecture and expansive skyline. And a bicycle ride along Lake Michigan's coastline brought me to a state of elation and euphoria.

Seahawks!

My first Seahawks game came finally on a Sunday afternoon this fall. I have wanted to go to a game for so long that I was beyond excited for this day. And who would've thought that I would be so lucky as to receive comped SUITE tickets from the Qwest Field event staff? the catered food was decadent, the crowd was roaring, the Blue Thunder rocked the stadium, the Seahawks beat the Rams by a landslide, and the sun came out through the overcast skies.

Spoiled, indeed!