Headshot of Winston-Salem based Hair and Makeup artist, Kirby Reese. ©Jasper & Fern

If you ever visited us at our West End location in Winston-Salem before we moved to our beautiful location on Cherry Street, there’s a high probability that you met Kirby and/or had the chance to be styled in her space. While we’ve since moved locations and no longer have a shared space, we love getting to work with Kirby whenever we get the chance!

We love Kirby for her softness - both as a person and as a stylist. There’s a gentle beauty to who Kirby is and the work she creates. She’s a master at a camera-ready natural look and wonderful with a multitude of hairstyles and has been a wonderful asset to our extended team. She’s great at matching color and making sure your look is going to translate for all of your outfits. We love her attentiveness to our clients and to detail!

Here’s some of the beautiful styling she’s done for some of our clients!

Headshot for Florida based female Author and Influencer, Jennifer Hunt | Winston-Salem Headshot Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Headshot for Winston Salem based realtor, Katie | Winston-Salem Headshot Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Beauty portrait of Kayleigh | Winston Salem Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Headshot for Mocksville based small business owner and social media manager, Just Sayin Social, taken during her brand photography session | Winston-Salem Headshot and Brand Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Headshot taken for Chandni during her beauty portrait session | Winston-Salem Headshot Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Beauty portrait for a Sweet 16 birthday portrait celebration | Winston Salem Photographer | Jasper & Fern

Since sharing her portraits on social media, Kirby has been designated the "Snow Queen" and I whole-heartedly agree! We don't get much snow or winter weather here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Even being from Colorado, I'm okay with that - I am SO not one for cold. When it does snow, though, especially that soft, fluffy, perfect snow I am always inspired to take snow portraits (despite the frigid temperatures).

When I saw those big white flakes from the coziness of my bedroom window, I knew I had to take advantage. This is the second (pretty) snow of the year - that RARELY happens here in the south - and I didn't want to waste it. 

I quickly rummaged through my wardrobe collection and, although most of my collection is at the studio, I found an outfit that would work splendidly. I immediately reached out to Kirby, the salon owner of Hair By Kirby based out of Jasper & Fern, and asked if she would be my model. We talked vision, styling and then jumped on the session.

Man, I am stoked with how these turned out! I can definitely say these are bucket list photographs for me.  

A big thanks to Kirby for being the biggest reason this session happened!