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25 Most Influential Teen Photographers Image Contest

We are super excited to announce our second annual image contest! Our November Issue will be a special issue featuring the 25 Most Influential Teen Photographers of 2015! Each winner will have a spread featuring their work in our magazine.
This is one list you want to be on! Especially if you photograph teens and tweens. We will be selecting 25 of the best teen photographers across the globe from the submissions we receive. We are calling ALL photographers to submit.
The issue will be released November 30th. This is a prestigious listing and you want your business to be listed in this special edition of our magazine.

The Judges…

This year our two judges will be Christina Ramirez of Christina Ramirez Photography and Modern Teen Style Editor, Vickie Black of Jeremy and Vickie Photography!

The Details…
The contest will run from August 3rd.-September 30, 2015 . This gives you plenty of time to pick the perfect image(s) to submit. Winners will be announced by name only on October 15th. All winners will be announced on our blog and facebook page. The winning images will be unveiled in the magazine due out November 30th! This magazine will be available for purchase in print and digital format.
Submission Fee…
$4…1 image
$8…3 images
$15…5 images
To submit more than 5 images, for example 10 images you would need to purchase the $15 option twice.
Submission Guidelines…
1. All images must be high resolution and saved as your business name. For example jeremyandvickie.jpg for more than one image you can add a number. For example: jeremyandvickie2.jpg
2. All images must be dropboxed to me at vickie@wallenvy.com
If you are not familiar with dropbox, it is free and you can sign up HERE
3. Your dropbox folder will need to be your business name modernteenstyle. For example Jeremy and Vickie Photography Modern Teen Style
4. We will not accept watermarked or low res images. If you send them, you will automatically be disqualified.
5. You will need to upload a text document with your contact info, website and facebook url, your name and your business name to your dropbox folder.
6. You must have a signed release for your images and it must be included in the dropbox folder for each image (if from different sessions). This is only to prove you have the rights to submit this to a magazine for publication. We ask everyone to do this as we do not want to go back and ask 25 people for this later.
7. All images must be dropboxed at the same time with the signed model releases and the info document.
8. You may submit either portrait or landscape oriented images.
9. You can enter as many images as would like. Just be sure to select the appropriate number of images from the paypal payment button or multiple quantities.
10. If your Paypal name is different than your business name please note that in the paypal message area before submitting payment.
11. All images must be of a teen or tween between the ages of 11-16.

12. Images entered must not have been previously featured on another blog, magazine, etc. For more information on our exclusivity clause read HERE. Please note if we have featured your image it is alright to submit.
All images that do not meet the submission criteria will be disqualified.
No refunds will be given for disqualified images.
Decisions made by the judges are final.
We are looking for the following:
Creativity
Exposure
Composition
Posing
Use of light
Style
Editing

Fine Print…
Image must be of a teen or tween between the ages of 11-16.
All images must be added to your shared dropbox folder no later than 11:59 pm September 30 eastern standard time.
All images must be high resolution with a text document containing your contact information, paypal name and business name.
Do not submit images taken from a workshop. They will be disqualified.
By submitting you are stating you are the owner of this image and are granting Modern Teen Style permission to print your image in the magazine.
There will be no refunds given.
Each winning photographer will receive a 25 Most Influential Teen Photographer button and their image will appear in the magazine with image credit. We do not supply free print or digital copies of the magazine to winning entries.
To enter please select from the drop down menu of image numbers below.

Eye on Fashion |Packing a Punch

How is it possible that the start of school is right around the corner? Weren’t we just talking about bathing suits and beach cover ups? Sadly, like all good things, summer is coming to an end and it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll wear on your first day of school and beyond! Perhaps the most important accessory is one that you’ll most likely carry all year long – your backpack. What do you want this ever present catch-all to say about you? That you’re free spirited? Flirty? Fun? We’ve got something for every personality so take your pick and make your mark!

The tribal print trend is carrying into fall and onto backpacks in all shapes and colors. Drawstring, bucket or cargo, these tribal prints are sure to compliment any outfit. They’re also a great way to stay trendy if you have a dress code or wear a uniform. Get yours here.

Feeling whimsical? Like to let everyone know what your interests and hobbies are? Why not tell the whole school with these fun picture-filled backpacks. Personally, I like the one with the donuts. Yummy!!! Get your own delicious backpack here.

Are you a girly-girl who loves flowers and soft colors and and leans toward the more classic-side of dressing for school? Then these dainty floral-print backpacks are the perfect addition to your fall style closet. Get your flower power backpack here.

Check back in two weeks when I’ll have more back-to-school trends for ya. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Megan

Design Inspiration-Mint and Grey

This months design inspiration is inspired by something as simple as surfing the web. These items caught my eye as I’ve been drawn to the sea-foam and mint greens of summer. Pairing them with a soft, cool grey takes the feel of the palette to a nice, modern, professional feel that is perfect for a photography studio space, or, a modern teen bedroom.
In this design piece, I’ve used the cool grey as a base color. Keeping the larger pieces the neutral tone, will allow you change out the accent color should you ever get bored of it. (Not that you could ever get bored of this beautiful, soft green!) By keeping the pop of mint in the accent pieces, you also keep the space fairly gender neutral by not being too feminine or masculine. Silver metallic finishes will go great with this combo too, adding just a touch more of the modern and upscale feel of this look. I can especially imagine this color palette overlooking a window to the ocean, however, it’s sure to be the perfect fit for any space in any location. Your teens and clients (or teen clients) will feel nice and relaxed around these soothing tones!

Do you have a studio or teen bedroom that draws inspiration from summer nature? We would love to see! MTS would love to feature your space along with our inspiration boards once a month. Are you a teen or tween who is getting ready to graduate from a kid room to an awesome teen space? Share your before and afters with us and you can be featured in our monthly design inspiration post too! Just email us at info@seniorsstyleguide.com with “Studio Design” in the subject line. AND don’t forget to follow us on instagram @mdernteen for your daily dose of inspiration! We look forward to seeing your awesome spaces!

Mint & Grey design inspiration (teen room)

Modern Teen Style….Mindy B Photography

Today’s featured session comes to us from Mindy B Photography and is full of light, gorgeous outfits and locations and a stunning model.

Mindy adds, “This session was taken in the spring in Millersburg, PA. I needed pictures with specific types of outfits for our MBP What To Wear Guide. Julia modeled urban, country, and glamour looks for us.

I’m always looking to do new sessions and be creative when it comes to putting outfits together. I love everything about fashion. MBP has a boutique jewelry line which we top every outfit off with the perfect accessories!”

Thank you for sharing your beautiful images, Mindy! Please be sure to check out more of Mindy’s work on Facebook or her website.

Keep those submissions coming!
Robin

Printed T’s | Eye On Fashion | Modern Teen Style

Whether you ran a 5k or support the troops, chances are you own a printed T. But now, printed T’s have become MUCH cooler than that basic baggy t-shirt you got for going to that Bat Mitzvah last Summer – now, printed T’s are a serious fashion statement!

You can find printed T’s in long sleeve, short sleeve, crop top, tank top, fitted T, over sized T, you name it! They have everything on them from funny sayings to movie quotes to band names to puns! There is literally a printed T out there for EVERYONE!

One of the best things about printed T’s is that they can help pull together an entire look just by what they have printed on them! In some cases, you can create your outfit around what you have written on your shirt. Take these country inspired shirts for example! See how Corrie Barto Photography used them to really drive home that country feel in this shoot? Love it!

Or you can get adventurous with your printed T and pair it with a show-stopper accessory; like this headdress seen in Megan Bryant Photography‘s images, below.

And oh my goodness do I swoon for a printed T and skirt combo like these ones seen in Kim J Photography’s images. The beauty of mixing a skirt with your T is that it helps completely shake up the look and add a casual twist to your outfit!

The printed T is a statement piece and you can wear it 1,000 different ways.

Maybe you’re a drummer in a band and you want to show off that musician vibe you’re rocking with a grungy band T. Perhaps you think your besties are the reason for living and you want matching tanks that say “on Wednesdays we wear pink” because Mean Girls is your most favorite movie to watch together. However you rock the printed T don’t be afraid to use it as a way to shout to the world just what you’re about!

So, what do you think? Don’t you just love how much personality each one adds to a look? Share yours with us over on the Modern Teen Style page and tell us how YOU rock your Printed T!

For more printed T inspiration check out these awesome images by Linda McMillan Photography, Anneliese Photography, and Devon J. Imagery!

Fashion Flashback … Teen & Tween Lifestlye

Isn’t it so weird when an item in fashion that you thought would never circle back around, finds it’s way back into mainstream fashion? Sure, there are many items out there that I often think would be fun to bring back, but there’s also a fair share of items that I think many of us would rather not see popping up in our fashion feeds!

The 80’s introduced us to many fashion phenomenons like banana clips, jelly shoes, and a plethora of neon colored accessories. Many of these have tried to weasel their way back, but rarely find the spotlight in today’s world of fashion. However, one big timer from the 80’s is sure making a comeback in many stores today… Acid Wash Jeans. Yup. I thought we got rid of those bad boys for good, but I was wrong!

Upon coming across the first display of them at Charlotte Russe, I thought for sure this was just some crazy idea of maybe ONE go-to teen fashion store, and perhaps they were just trying to throw something “fun” out there for the crowd of the “fashionably-daring”. But after walking through the entire mall, I found similar displays in Forever 21, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstroms!

For those of you who might not know what “Acid Wash Jeans” are, they’re jeans (usually blue denim) that have been put through a chemical process that strips most of the color off, leaving the jeans sort of splotchy or “marbled” looking. It gives the pants a sort of pattern, and for me, I think they look kind of “busy” and “distracting”. Of coarse, I’m picturing them in full 80’s glory, paired up with some sort of neon sweater, leather jacket, or even matching jean jacket. SO I was a little relieved to see that today’s version of acid wash jeans are being styled much more ~~tolerably~~ beautifully!

I actually love these three looks (below), as they are paired with tops that instead of competing with the jeans, actually compliment them, and even tone them down a bit. Soft pink blazer and heels? YES! Hellooo acid was chic! (I never thought that could be a thing!) I think we can tell from these three samples, that keeping your top simple and classy, can take this fashion flashback piece to a much better, and much more appreciated level! So go ahead, don’t be afraid to try a pair! If you wear them with the right top and accessories, you can help make this FF a keeper!

Modern Teen Style….Alana Rae Photography

Oh, sweet summer time. When you live in the Midwest, you grow to appreciate those short, glorious months! Today’s featured session from Alana Rae Photography is quintessentially summer. The colors, the wardrobe and the light capture everything about this beautiful season!

Alana describes the session by adding, “Aliza is a gorgeous, I mean GORGEOUS young lady! Being only 15, she is a very shy girl. Getting her makeup done and being in front of my camera… it gave her so much confidence that it beamed right through her!

Aliza skipped on having a quinceñera (the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday) so her mother decided to gift her a full glam makeup appointment with a local makeup artist and a session with me. We had the amazing chance in using a private property that looked over the Rio Grande River. It was such a beautiful sight! Other locations I used were a green area with pretty pink flowers to make her blue top pop and used a downtown area for her more stylish outfit. She had amazing jewelry on and she worked that hat as well!”

You can find more of Alana’s work on Facebook or her website.

Thanks for stopping by!

Robin

Eye on Fashion | Slip Into Summer

We’re half-way through summer and the temperatures are just getting hotter. So how do you keep cool while still looking fun and fabulous? The answer is easy – wear a slip dress. Lightweight and breezy, slip dresses are a classic choice for summer dressing. They can go from day to night by adding a light blazer or a jean jacket. Here are three great looks you can start wearing now.

Basic black gets a boost from classic Ray-Ban Aviators, a scarf with a pop of orange and gold braided sandals. Tres chic! Shopping info here.

I love, LOVE this blue and blush combination – the round sunglasses, tasseled scarf gold-hardware sandals are perfect for a picnic or garden party. Get this look here.

This ruffled, floral dress gets a boho vibe when topped with a floppy hat, round glasses and gladiator sandals. Find these items here.

I’m at the PUSH Conference with Senior Style Guide and hope to come back with some awesome ideas for future posts.

Stay cool!

Megan

Road Trippin’…Teen and Tween Lifestyle

With summer half over and school right around the corner, you might be thinking of getting a couple road trips in while you can. Plus, road trips can be a super fun way to get some awesome documentary style photos for your summer scrap book! Odd little stops along the way can make for some interesting backdrops, and are perfect for the adventurous individual who craves something different and exciting in their photos. Places like Free People, Threadsence, and Forever 21, have us daydreaming of these spontaneous mini vacations in the best fashion.

What you wear is up to you, but if you’re needing some extra inspiration, be sure to follow us on Instagram @mdernteen, and also check back on the blog for What to Wear Wednesdays!

In the meantime, here’s some must haves to make your road trip flawless and fun!

#1 Iphone (or cell phone) – a must have for many reasons! Think GPS, CAMERA!, music, and (Hopefully not) emergency calls.

#2 Car charger for the phone!

#3 Map (or idea of the route you’re taking)

#4 Comfy yet stylish outfit!

#5 Cute backpack for carrying everything with ease.

#6 “Walking shoes”. Boots are best for hiking and exploring wilderness.

#7 Bring some cash for little stops along the way, and for emergencies.

#8 Sunglasses! They’ll keep the sun flare out of your eyes while adding “flare” to your look!

#9 Canteen (isn’t this one adorable!) – Bring lots of water!

#10 Hat- It will help to keep the sun off your face, and will look great in photos!

#11 Granola Bars- Healthy snacks full of protein will help to curb your hunger and keep your energy going.

#12 Lip balm- Keep those lips hydrated and looking great for your spontaneous photo stops.

#13 Sun block- This is a MUST for keeping your skin out of trouble! Be sure to check out this blog post to get tips on protecting your skin.

#14 Picnic Blanket – Just in case you find the perfect spot to stop and lay under a tree and soak up nature!

Now that you have your checklist, go have fun! And be sure to share your pics with us on Instagram (#mdernteen). We want to be a part of your adventures!

Fringe | Eye on Fashion | Modern Teen Style

If you have been following our sister brand, Senior Style Guide, for the past few months, you’ve probably seen their awesome Outfit of The Day posts on their Instagram (#SSGOOTD) – they offer some pretty fantastic wardrobe inspiration, don’t you think? This week I wanted to take a cue from SSG and focus on the same theme they’re rocking in their #OOTD posts: fringe!

Fringe is huge for any Summer concert or festival look but it doesn’t stop there; it can be found on t-shirts, vests, jackets, necklaces, shoes, shorts, purses – you name it! And it isn’t reserved for the Summer season, either; fringe looks can be found on everything from flip-flops to snow boots and tank tops to winter coats!

Not sure about it yet? Try incorporating some fringe in small doses – like a necklace or an amazing pair of earrings!

Feeling a little more daring or think you’re ready to take it up a notch? Go for an awesome pair of fringes shoes!

If fringe is your thing then you are in LUCK – it’s a hot look that has been around for ages and doesn’t seem to be going out of style any time soon. PLUS, those who rock the fringe always seem to be ahead of the fashion curve; so, if you want to continue down your style guru path then give a fringe inspired look a try – it’s definitely where it’s at!

Looking for more wardrobe inspiration? Follow our sister brand, Senior Style Guide, over on Instagram for all the latest looks!