Dress for the client

You heard of the phrase "dress for the occasion". I "dress for the client".

 

Once I know what my client's personality is, more or less, and what his/her likes and dislikes are, I wear what I think will be pleasing to the client. It is definitely not an exact science though.

 

I prefer not to wear the stereotypical whitish garb that one might associate with a massage therapist. I want the client to be excited and to be in an upbeat mood when he/she sees me. I feel that the right clothing can contribute to that.

 

 On my way to meet a client who lives near venice beach.

 

 

 

 

  

This client is eclectic like the scene on the promenade along venice beach. I wore an artsy tank top, shoes and cap for our massage session. He actually made a cheerful remark about my outfit. I was so glad to hear that.

There is really no way I can truly tell if the clothes that I wear to a massage session makes a difference in creating a positive atmosphere, but it doesn't hurt to try. Once in a while, a client will comment on my clothes. And never have I gotten a negative reaction.

Landscaping

Here in California, we are having a drought, as you may already know. The state and local governments are encouraging (and in some cases, ordering) Californians to reduce their water consumption.

 

One of the suggestions for reducing water use is for homeowners to replace their water guzzling lawns with plants and vegetation that can flourish with a minimal amount of moisture.

 

 

 

I recently got hired by an organization that is trying to get that message out to various homeowner communities. I was hired to model, to pose in a landscape of drought resistant plants. The images are to be used in pamphlets sent out to various communities.

 

There were other models at the photoshoot besides myself. I noticed a lot of diversity among the models. I guess they wanted a diverse ethnic makeup in order to reach as many different communities as possible. California is quite diverse, there's no question about that.

Day at the park

Morning photo shoot at Griffith park.

 

 

 

Clothes and accessories were created by Meagan. Photos also taken by Meagan.