teenLook Halloween Special - October 2019 - Dominique Kachkan

teenLook 

canada's fashion magazine 

Special 

edition 

October 2019 

STEAMPUNK 

SPECTACULAR 

Smiley Eyes Photography 

kayley deren 

jolie deren 

quintin kluczny 

OPEN YOUR 

HEART TO ME 

jazmine alycia 

HARLEY QUINN 

Jillian Dalrymple 

GREASE IS THE WORD! 

Autumn Nielsen & Tj Coon 

captured_by_stacy 

FASHION SENSE 

SCARLETT'S CREATIONS 

COSPLAY STYLE 

TAYLER MORRIS 

Dominique 

Kachkan

On the cover 

Dominique 

Kachkan 

PHOTO / Smiley Eyes Photography 

LOCATION / Alberta Railway 

Museum

teen Look halloween special #1

CONTENTS 

8 

the 

mºdels 

9 

14 

15 

18 

19 

20 

21 

30 

31 

32 

33 

40 

41 

43 

Corey Aries Hegel 

Dakota Handfield 

Jazmine Alycia 

Natalia Avery 

RaeAnne Halliday-Hetchler 

Scarlett 

Shannon Sheehy 

Tia Yates 

Brooklyn Lukoni 

Tianna Rogers 

Mackenzie Lubeck 

Payton Rich 

Pandora M. 

Jayden M. 

Sahara Cameron 

10 

16 

22 

feªtures 

Grease is the word! 

Autumn Nielsen & TJ Coon 

Scarlett's Creations 

Scarlett Kitty Rose 

34 

open your heart to me 

Love Hurts with Jazmine Alycia 

Lady Whoever 

36 

44 

A 

Tayler Morris 


SteªmP u nK 

wºrlD 

Smiley Eyes Photography

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VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 1 

OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - 2019 

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - CANADA 

A DFS PUBLICATION 

founder & creative director 

James Goodwin 

Assistant marketing 

& managing editor 

Dara Eckel 

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VOLUME 1 , SPECIAL ISSUE 1

Hªppy 

HalloweeN 

Frºm 

teenLººk

IG - coreyahegel 

Corey Aries Hegel 

california, us 

PHOTO / Mimi Jeng 

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October special edition

IG - dakotajewel07 

Dakota Handfield 

Sherwood Park, ab 

PHOTO / Terra Stein 

HMUA / Terra Stein 

October special edition 

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- teenLOOK presents - 

Autumn 

Nielsen 

as 

"Sandy" 

TJ 

Coon 

as 

"Danny" 

IG - nielsen_autumn 

IG - tj_coon5 

PHOTO / captured_by_stacy 

HMUA / newyoupermanentmakeup 

is the word! 

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"You better shape up 

Cause I need a man 

And my heart is set on 

you!" 

West Michigan, us 




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"You're the one I want 

ooh, ooh ooh, honey!" 




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I DReAM 

of 

JaZMiNe 

IG - jazmine_alycia 


Lynchburg, Va 

PHOTO / Shutter Class Photography 

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Natalia Avery 

edmonton, ab 

IG - comicon_gamer 

PHOTO / Veronica Scallion Photo 


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Scarlett's Creations 

Kitty Scarlett Rose 

IG -scarlets.creations 

FB -Scarlet's Creations 14 

began making unique headpieces and 

I accessories in 2015. At first, it was just 

something to do to pass the time as I was 

going through a lot of depression and an 

identity crisis. But it opened up a whole other 

side of me. It made me feel relaxed, and 

my anxiety slowly faded away over time. It 

became something I love and cherish. But 

it was a lot of work because I remember so 

many times where I almost gave up because 

of the pressure of 

creating unique 

headpieces and also 

finishing to my client's 

expectation. I 

was frustrated, but I 

realized taking a step 

back during that moment really helps you 

feel more determined to go back and finish it. 

I 

love 

I love creating, so I had to use all my free 

time to do so because I had three jobs at 

the time. But I made it work! I learned to 

prioritize and find the balance between 

spending time with my family, working at 

all my jobs, and creating headpieces and accessories! 

I also learned to take breaks, and 

not work on projects all night, because it 

can definitely impact your mental & physical 

health and confidence. I have to remind 

myself that my health is of utmost importance, 

so I took many breaks in between 

photo / adoralanephotography 

I love 

Creating 

crafting. I soon realized it was more 

than a hobby, and I became devoted 

and determined. I believed that one 

day, I would make my dreams come 

true and have my own business! 

Honestly, growing up, I wanted to 

be and do so many different things. I 

wanted to be a photographer, makeup artist, 

chef, interior designer, fashion designer, 

and a fashion model. But I remember 

my parents telling me 

that I can only pick one thing, and 

none of those were on their list 

of what they wanted me to be. 

Skipping forward to the now, 

I wouldn't change anything, even though 

there were a couple of negative situations 

along the way. I had to overcome them, 

learn from my mistakes, and learn the ropes 

of how to own a business. I am so happy 

now, and I am 

excited to create 

new pieces 

and collaborate 

with other artists, 

photographers, 

and models! 

I would love to create fresh and new out of 

this world creations for the rest of my life! 

Never 

give 

up 

I love 

Collaborating 

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Flower Tracks 

Photographer: Kelly Degerness 

Model: Sabrina M 

Dress: Rowena 

Bird of Paradise 

Photographer: Chad Sonnenberg 

Makeup Artist: Mikaela_pickford_mua 

Gown: Enchantedeverafterab 

Hair Stylist: metropolitanrockabilly 

Model: jjessivogel 

Stone Cold Queen 

Photographer: Kitty Scarlett Rose 

Model: Carleybombshell 

Medusa 

Photographer: Visions of Heaphen 

Makeup Artist: 

abeautifulyouartistryandaesthe 

Helper: Steve Fryer 

Snake owner: Loki S 

Pure Beauty 

Photographer: Richard Beaudoin of Rmb.99 

Model: Talayna of Tally_dancer 

Body painting by Kitty Scarlett Rose 

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PHOTO / Andrew MacLeod - Gecko Foto 

IG - raeanne_h.h 

RaeAnne Halliday-Hetchler 

edmonton, ab 


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IG - scarw123 

Scarlett 

West Sussex, uk 

PHOTO & STYLING / thescallywags 


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IG - shannonsheehymodel 

Shannon Sheehy 

New Plymouth, nz 

PHOTO / Bridget Herlihy 

MUA / Constance Jones 

HAIR / Tania Evans 

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IG - tia_yates_official 

Tia Yates 

Brisbane, au 

PHOTO / Tony Garufo from Snap Imagery 

HMUA / Kylie Yates 


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teenLOOK presents 

open your heart 

to me 

IG - jazmine_alycia 

PHOTO / Mary Keeney - Corgerz 

Edited by teenLook with permission 

starring 


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The headache was slight and subtle; almost 

imperceptible that morning when 

Jazmine awoke. But now as she gets 

dressed, she closes her eyes tight, her slender 

fingers massage her temples gently. The light 

pain has turned into a steady pulse with each 

heartbeat. 

"I can't be getting sick, not today of all days!" 

Jaz murmurs to herself. 

A look of exasperation on her face stares back at 

her in the mirror. She opens the medicine cabinet 

and finds the bottle marked Tylenol. She dry 

swallows a couple of tabs, then her eyes widen. 

"Ugh!" She barely manages to choke out. Realizing 

one tab is not going down, she quickly runs 

the cold water in the sink, cupping her hands 

under the stream. Taking a few sips, she then 

splashes the cold water over her face, hoping to 

find some relief. 

"This is not how I want to start the day." 

Looking up at her pale expression in the mirror, 

she decides it's not worth worrying about. She 

has bigger things pressing on her mind than 

some stupid headache. It's most likely the stress 

building. After all, tonight is one very special 

occasion. It's Prom Night. 

"I'm fine." she says. 

"Oh, hey, ok. I just wanted to say, I'm like really 

excited about tonight. Tonight is gonna be a 

night to remember. Prom is a once in a lifetime 

kinda thing." Even over the phone connection, 

she can hear his voice blushing. Zach is a very 

nice guy. A little bit shy and full of manners, 

and that's what makes him so special. He's also 

the captain of the high school football team, but 

definitely not the meathead you would expect 

from being a high school jock. She remembers 

the first day she moved to town, he had noticed 

her at the local Tasty Freeze. He held the door 

for her. That's how sweet Zach is. 

"I really want this to be a special night." Zach 

continues. 

Jaz smiles. "I know you do, Zach. It will be a 

wonderful night. I can feel it." she replies with a 

smile in her voice. "What time are you going to 

be here?" she then asks. 

"Oh, yeah, I'll be there to pick you up at 7." 

"Ok, sounds good. I'll be ready." 

She smiles and taps the end button on the 

screen. 

The distinct buzzing of her phone quickly 

brings her back to the moment. Rushing out of 

the bathroom, she grasps the phone off of her 

night table. The caller id displayed on the screen 

is definitely a welcome sight. 

She answers it on the third ring. "Hi, baby," Her 

voice a bit raw from the pill rebellion in her 

throat moments ago. 

"Hey! Hi Jaz. I hope this isn't a bad time. You 

don't sound so good. Is everything ok?" The 

husky and concerned voice of Zach Bradford 

replies. 

"No... no, not at all." She says, clearing her 

throat. "Just a pill went down, or wouldn't go 

down the right way." Laughing a bit at herself. 

Words inspired by this photo shoot. 

Written by Mr. G of teenLook 


MUA / Jazmine Alycia 

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PHOTO / Matt Hooker Photography 


Mrs. Sylvia Reynolds is wiping dry a few dishes in the 

kitchen, then suddenly and calmly, she turns to look over her 

shoulder. 

"You can't sneak up on me, you know." 

Jazmine bursts out in laughter, "Oh! You never let me scare 

you!" 

Sylvia joins in with the laughter, although with a bit more 

sophistication. Putting down the last dish, she turns to face Jaz. 

Resting against the counter with her arms folded across her 

chest, she says, "Well, considering that I am the one that raised 

you. You haven't matured enough to best me yet." She smiles 

and winks at Jazmine. 

Jaz covers her mouth as her laughter turns to a fit of coughing. 

Sylvia's smile fades, replaced with a look of concern. 

"Are you alright, sweetie?" She reaches a hand out to hold 

Jazmine's shoulder. Jazmine shakes a bit, then regains her 

composure. 

"I think so. I have a little headache." she manages to say. Sylvia's 

look becomes even more serious now. 

"Tell me the truth. Is this..." before she finishes her sentence, 

Jaz quickly cuts in. "I'm fine! Really, I am." Feeling ashamed 

and a little embarrassed from her outburst, Jaz quickly adds, 

"I'm sorry." 

Her mother relaxes and softens her grip on Jazmine's shoulder. 

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"I know you are sweetie. It's just that... we only moved here two 

months ago. Are you getting sick already? This soon?" 

Jazmine runs her hands through her hair, "No, no, it's not like 

that. I'm pretty sure this time." 

Sylvia smiles again and continues, "Zach is a nice boy. It would 

be a shame if..." 

Jazmine looks up, tears welling in her eyes now. 

"No, it's not gonna be like that! It can't." Jazmine looks around 

the room, looking for a distraction from this senseless conversation. 

The flowers on the table catch her attention. "W-Who, 

who sent flowers?" she says as she motions to the table. 

Sylvia smiles. "Jack. He is a friend I met a few days ago." 

Jazmine looks up, gazing sharply into her mother's eyes. "I see. 

This is more about you than me, isn't it?" Sylvia tries to reply 

but is cut off again. 

"You think I 'm gonna ruin your chance, right?" Jazmine's 

sharp rebuke hits Sylvia hard, and a hot flush crosses her face. 

"Yes, dear. Why is it only you who gets to have all the fun?" she 

coldly replies. The two stare at each other a moment, no more 

words to be said, until Jazmine breaks the silence. 

"Uh, well, I have to get ready now. I'm sorry, mom." 

Sylvia smiles. All troubles are forgotten now. 

"It's ok, dear. That's just the way it is." 




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Zach's black '78 Trans Am pulls into the driveway of the 

house. 'Jack and Diane' by John Mellencamp is blaring from 

the speakers. Tires screech and the engine cuts off. Jazmine 

has always loved Zach's dramatic entrances to pick her up. The 

neighbours scowl out their windows at the ruckus, shaking 

their heads in disapproval. She doesn't mind, though, this 

is how it would always be. She opens the door, revealing the 

beautiful frilly lavender dress that her mother bought for her. 

A small crystal tiara holds her hair up in the front. Stepping 

out like a princess to meet her prince, she runs down the drive. 

Sylvia calls out to her, "Jazmine. Please be careful. Promise me." 

Jazmine turns and with a giggle in her voice, "Mom...you're 

embarrassing me!" 

Zach is already out and opening the passenger side door for 

Jazmine. He looks up towards the house, " Good evening Mrs. 

Reynolds. We'll be back by 11 this evening. Right after the 

last dance. Don't worry about us; we'll be fine." He waves and 

smiles. Sylvia smiles and returns his wave. Jazmine giggles a 

bit more and jumps in the car. Zach makes sure her dress is all 

tucked inside before shutting the door. The engine roars to life, 

and the music now plays, 'Open your heart to me' by Madonna. 

The two young teenagers in love ride off into the night. 

Sylvia watches the taillights grow dimmer in the distance. 

"Oh, my poor dear. One of you will be just fine." She sighs and 

closes the door. 

Looking around at the home that she's just getting comfortable 

with, only one last box of items left to be unpacked. She had 

hoped they might be staying in this quaint little town for a 

while. She then mutters to herself, "Well, I guess we both may 

as well enjoy the night." Reaching across the table, picking up 

the card tucked neatly in the flowers, glancing at it momentarily. 

Then she pulls her phone out and dials the number. 

In her sweetest voice,"Hi, Jack?" 

"Hi, how are you this fine evening?" she continues. 

She pauses a moment to hear Jack's surprised reply then adds. 

"I hope this doesn't seem too forward, but I'm alone and feeling 

a bit hungry. Why don't you join me for dinner?" 

Another pause. 

"Sure, you can pick something up for us on your way, I actually 

don't have anything in the fridge to cook, so that's perfect!" 

A smile crosses her face. 

"Oh, Jazmine? She won't mind. No, she's fine with it. She's out 

with a friend. Getting takeout this evening from the looks of 

it." 

Smiling, she finishes the conversation. 

"Sure, that sounds great. I'll see you real soon. Bye now." 


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The rumble of the 455 under the hood is smooth and 

powerful. Zach is concentrating on the road ahead, but 

still manages a quick glance at his lovely date and flashes 

her a smile. Jazmine reaches over and turns the volume 

of the radio down. "I'm sorry, is it too loud? I forgot you 

have a headache, baby." Zach apologizes with a concerned 

look. 

Jazmine smiles. "Oh, it's ok now. I think I have the cure 

for this little problem I'm suffering from." 

Zach smiles back at her. "That's great!" 

Jazmine runs a hand along Zach's beefy biceps. "Actually, 

do you mind if we stop and grab a bite to eat before we 

get to the school prom?" 

Zach looks at her, slightly confused. "Uh, yeah. Sure. 

Anything you want, sweetheart." He looks over his shoulder. 

"We just passed the turnoff to Tasty Freeze... I'll pull 

over and turn around." 

Jazmine points to a dark narrow lane. "There's a safe 

spot to do it." With a wicked gleam in her eyes and evil 

grin, she slowly unbuckles her seatbelt. Zack's Trans Am 

pulls into the unlit and abandoned side road, he glances 

around with caution. The illumination of the tail lights is 

all that can be seen as cars continue to drive past. 

Then the taillights go out, and Zach's cries for help are 

muffled, fading into silence as the night continues on. 

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LOCATIONS / downtown Lynchburg, VA. Around Percival’s Island 

THEME AND DESIGN / Matt Hooker Photography 

MUA / Jazmine Alycia



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IG - brooklyn_lukoni_modeling 

Brooklyn Lukoni 

edmonton, ab 


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IG - tiannarogersofficial 

Tianna Rogers 

Jersey, ny 

PHOTO / Broken Imagination 


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PHOTO / New Unique Photography 

MUA / Applied Elegance 

FASHION / Naked Bodyz Fashion 

IG - miss_mackenzie_lynn 

Mackenzie Lubeck 

ontario, ca 

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Payton Rich 

edmonton, ab 



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teenLOOK presents 

Tayler Morris 

is 

Lady Whoever 

An avid cosplayer and creator of some 

very cool costumes! She shares her 

experience and advice about the passion 

of cosplay. 

PHOTO / Adoralane Photography 

STYLE / Miccostumes 

TAYLER MORRIS 

Uraraka from My Hero Academia 

Cosplay is the art of costume play. For 

me, it's become a huge passion of 

mine, and I've been taking it more seriously 

over the last year and a half. For others, 

it can be a hobby or just a fun way to 

let loose! Either way, cosplay is for every 

size, colour, and skill level. Cosplay is for 

everyone! 

You might know of Yaya Han (or you might 

not); she's quite famous in the cosplay 

community, paving the way for the next 

generation of 

cosplayers. 

She is making 

fabrics, tools, 

and materials 

more available 

to everyone! 

Thanks to her 

and many other 

well-known 

cosplayers with 

books and tutorials, 

starting 

cosplay couldn't 

be any easier! 

The first step you've got to take (after deciding 

who you want to be, of course!) is to 

make, buy, or a combination of the two. I often 

do the make/buy combo to ease the stress 

just a bit, but there' s something so fulfilling 

about making it all from scratch! My skill 

set is more towards props and armour using 

materials like EVA foam and a thermoplastic 

called Worbla, but I've been slowly stepping 

out into the realm of sewing. Because of 

this, I usually try to buy the fabric pieces of 

a costume and alter it as necessary. Buying a 

costume is just as much "cosplay" as making 

one, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! 

When it comes to making or buying, let's 

take a look at your options: 

- BUYING - 

Purchasing a cosplay can be pricey, but you 

have to consider the quality, difficulty, and 

time it takes for someone to make it. The best 

thing to do is set out a budget for yourself first 

and stick to it as best you can. Check out Facebook 

groups, ask around, or see if your favourite 

cosplayer on Instagram does commissions! 

For the more budget-friendly cosplay, I would 

check a few popular sites. These websites tend 

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Original Character Ice Warrior 

designed and made by Tayler Morris 

PHOTO / Adoralane Photography

Negasonic Teenage Warhead from 

Deadpool 2 made by Tayler Morris 

PHOTO / Tayler Morris 

to mass-produce, so make sure to check the size 

charts and reviews before check out! If you're not 

on too much of a time constraint, I recommend 

using EzCosplay; they have a wide selection of 

cosplay at average online prices but allow custom 

sizes. They even explain how to properly measure 

yourself for the best fit! I'm not a huge fan of their 

wig quality, but I have yet to be disappointed 

with costume quality. I bought this cosplay and 

wig from them over a year ago and made the staff 

with a wooden dowel, EVA foam, and Worbla. 

Other sites to checkout are: 

Miccostumes, CosplayBuzz, RoleCosplay, and 

Amazon. 

Remember to do your research! 

- MAKING - 

Although more complicated, making a cosplay is 

very rewarding. Planning is a must, but the best 

way to learn is trial and error! Kamui Cosplay 

(another famous cosplayer) has many books and 

YouTube tutorials that break down certain steps 

when making armour, props, and fabric pieces. 

Many others also share their tutorials on You- 

Tube, but Kamui is my recommendation for 

beginners. Yaya Han also offers a variety of cosplay 

specific patterns and fabrics on her website. 

After the planning stage, finding materials is 

your next step. You can use everyday household 

items like cardboard and paper-mache or look at 

some of the higher-end materials; it all depends 

on finding that balance between budget and accuracy. 

No matter the materials you choose, it's still 

cosplay! I always prefer to support local, so my 

go-to for cosplay tools and supplies is Red Moon 

Cosplay Solutions. They're based out of Edmonton 

with another shop in Calgary but ship all 

across North America! They've saved my butt 

with last-minute orders a couple of times now. 

I'm currently learning how to work with just 

foam for armour and props. It's lightweight and 

comfortable to wear but less durable. Normally I 

would make my base out of foam and cover 

with Worbla, a thermoplastic that's mouldable 

and very durable but not the 

most comfortable to wear. 

The best thing about Worbla 

is that none of it goes to 

waste! Save even your tiniest 

scraps to heat and mould together 

to create intricate 3D 

details. When heated up, it 

also releases it's own adhesive 

and sticks to itself very well. 

Don't get hung up on the 

name brand though. 

Worbla can get fairly expensive, 

but there are other brands of thermoplastic 

that are just as good! Always shop around for 

the best deals, as you'll find that cosplay is an 

expensive hobby. 

Cosplay has evolved over the years to include all 

sorts of crazy things like LEDs, motors, smoke, 

latex, and more to create outstanding masterpieces! 

There's always more to learn whether 

that's through trial and error, or fellow cosplayers. 

Don't be afraid to reach out to your 

local cosplay community for any kind of advice 

and assistance. We're all linked by our mutual 

love for all things cosplay. 

Have fun, stay safe, and never stop making! 

IG - lady_whoever_cosplay 

FB - Lady Whoever Cosplay 

Card Captors Clear Card Arc- Sakura 

PHOTO / Veronica Scallion 

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PHOTO / Kelsea Miller 

HMUA / Kelsea Miller 

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IG - jillian.dalrymple 

Centreville, VA 


IG - jillian.dalrymple 





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"I’m not sure if I attract crazy or if I make 

them that way." 

- Harley Quinn 

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HMUA / Kelsea Miller

Pandora M. 

edmonton, ab 

PHOTO / Daniell Adair- Forestfernsphotography 

HMUA / Amanda Schultz 

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Jayden M. 

edmonton, ab 




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Jayden M. 

Pandora M. 

edmonton, ab 



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IG - Saharacameron_model 

Sahara Cameron 

New Zealand 

PHOTO / Lisa Taylor 

HMUA / Lisa Taylor 


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- teenLººK presents - 

A 

SteªmP u nK 

wºrlD 

on locªtiºn at the 

Alberta Rªilway 

Museum 

edmonton, ab 

Kayley Deren 

IG - kayleycderen 


HMUA / Beauty by Kayley 

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Kayley Deren 





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Jolie Deren 

IG - joliederen 



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Jolie Deren 

IG - joliederen 




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Dominique Kachkan 

IG - dominiquekachkann 


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LOCATION / The Photographer Studio 

IG - thephotographerstudiorental 

Kayley Deren 


MUA / Michaela Pickford 

Hair / Vikings Edge 


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Kayley Deren 

& 

Quintin Kluczny 


IG - quintin_kluczny 

LOCATION / The Photographer Studio 

IG - thephotographerstudiorental 

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MUA / Michaela Pickford 

Hair / Vikings Edge

The WªtcheR 

Here is a creepy true tale to wrap up the first issue of the teenLook 

Halloween issue. Enjoy! 

It was a cool summer evening back in 2008. My good friend, and usually 

willing model, Mike, had a plan for us to shoot in a very old abandoned 

farmhouse in the middle of nowhere just outside of Stony Plain, Alberta, 

Canada. 

We packed up the generator to run the lights and loaded the costumes 

and props for another epic photoshoot. 

We were on our way, windows rolled down, and enjoying the soft ice 

cream we picked up from the vendor down the road. The sun was just 

starting to set, which was perfect because we wanted to do some night 

shooting. About 2o minutes into oue drive, Mike turns the truck down 

a long, unused roadway, and I don't see anything but overgrowth and 

trees. 

"Where is this house?" I ask, not seeing anything resembling a home. 

Mike laughs. "Holy... it used to be right here!" 

Well, it was right there, sort of. The weird tree and bush growth encircled 

the whole house by as much as 20 feet in diameter. We pulled out a 14'th 

century broadsword that was real and was part of the planned shoot, 

proceeding to cut our way into the house. After about an hour, we had 

slashed our way through and set up the gear. 

The shoot was a lot of fun, and we were there till nearly 3 am! It was epic, 

to say the least. 

This was 11 years ago, and sadly, I have had a few hard drive crashes and 

lost most of the digital photos from that night. A few survived. One, in 

particular, remains and brings shivers to my spine even still. 

It wasn't till later over the next few days as I was looking through the 

hundreds of photos, that one had something remarkable about it. It revealed 

the fact that we were not alone that night. I'm serious... this is not 

fake and was not planned at all. 

We shot mainly in this one room, and it was only the one photo that 

captured the 'Watcher'. 

Mike as the Mystical Swami 

"Mike, do you feel like 

you are being watched?" 

I had just bought a sitar and was loving an idea to use it in a photoshoot. Mike is the 

master of costumes and props, and he came up with the Swami look for this. 

Keep in mind, this is like 3am, in the middle of nowhere... I don't know what we were 

thinking! 

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Nice little hole in the wall. Nothing to see here folks. 

I usually shoot many light tests as I set up and here are a couple of comparisons 

to have a look at. These two are at the same angle and location. The only 

difference is the above photo has two lights triggered, whereas below, is just a 

low-powered front flash. 

Ok, I have to admit, I never even noticed this weird hole in the wall that was 

literally a foot away from Mike's head for most of the indoor shots. You can see 

Mike posed beside it in the photo on the previous page. So you can imagine 

the hair standing up on the back of my neck once I previewed these shots! 

Yeah, I see you, Mr. Watcher, whatever you are! Ok, seriously, have to love the 

specular highlight of the catchlight in its eye. This is not something I did. 

We were not alone that night! 

But, fortunately, we lived to tell the tale. 

Proof that the Lizard People are watching us? 

You decide. As for me, my hair is standing up again after 

finding these pics after all these years. 

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Even as grown-ups we still play dress up. 

From one of our many epic photoshoots. 

Photo / James Goodwin -Medium Format 

Model / Mike Abraham 

Have a safe and Happy Halloween everyone. 

...and remember to brush your teeth before 

you go to bed!

teenLook Halloween Special - October 2019 - Dominique Kachkan

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