My Friend Nadine‏

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but, by
the moments that take our breath away.

The year two thousand and eight was a tremendous time of
journeys, new discoveries and friendships, culminating with the
pleasure, nay, the privilege of meeting this peerless vision.

Nadine Hennelly is what one would call a jetsetter, one of
the beautiful people, the glitterati, a member of Café Society
with a heart of gold. Born in Montreal but at the tender age
of 17 was plucked and jettisoned to Paris, where she embarked
on a glamorous career as a Top Model. She graced the covers of
numerous high-gloss, fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle,
Harpers Bazaar, Mademoiselle, Glamour and Cosmopolitan. Worked
with some of the world's most famous photographers including
Richard Avedon, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel and Herb Ritts,
just to name but a few. Who, in turn, helped cultivate her eye
for great photography.

Then, as anybody seeking to further their careers in the arts,
be it modeling, acting, singing, sculpting and photography, she
headed to New York City, the center of the universe. There she
honed her photographic skills while working nightly on the
'Late Show with David Letterman' for an unforgettable, glorious
eight years. All the while studied Fine Arts at the Arts Student
League, the Sculpture Center and at NYU.

'Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous.' ~ Coco Chanel

After 18 distinct years of globetrotting, as well as the aftermath
of 9/11, she relocated in Montreal, where she decided it was a better
environment for her young son, and set up 'Studio H - Nadine Hennelly
Studio' on St. Antoine St. W.

'The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the
sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to
vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also
himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.' ~ Marc Chagall

Her recent vernissage at Victoria Hall in Westmount showcased
a new series of spectacular stills and some of her sculptured pieces.
Personally speaking, I believe she has more than a wonderful eye
along with the rest of this spectacular Amazonian Goddess. But I digress!

Nadine's pictures are bold, strong and sensual. If you wish to have
a portrait created by such a photographer, with an eye for the beautiful,
high fashion layouts contact my friend, either through her site, via
Facebook or through yours truly.

* Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you
have captured is preserved forever... it remembers little things, long
after you have forgotten everything. Because it takes an instant out of
time, altering life by holding it still. A photograph is often a secret
about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.

In essence Photography, alone of the arts, seems perfected to serve
the desire humans have for a moment - this very moment - to stay and
to be cherished.

'A work of art does not appeal to the intellect. It does not appeal
to the moral sense. Its aim is not to instruct, not to edify, but to
awaken our emotion.' ~ Eli Cedrone


* Studio H - Nadine Hennelly Studio
www.nadinehennelly.com