Actually these are the side shots of a workshop, and I didn't get to sync with the flash at all. That's why there are not-so-glamour-looking lighting in the pictures.
Samantha? Close... but not really. Her name is Sammi.
Thanks for pointing it out, but we actually have no idea on how to wear it properly. Well, it might not be a proper kimono (yutaka) in the first place!

hi guys, newbie here, just gt some interest in photography but haven own even a camera b4 
greeting to all pros in photography especially reon, shinchan^^ , viper, DreamChaser and etc.... 
read bout the 1st 30 post then suddenly jump to the last page
malas wan to read all at once, will read it when free

thx reon for sharing all the nice photos, really appreciate it 
most of it is well photographed 
btw priesty, may i know wat u mean by she wearing the costume wrongly?
im interested in knowing it, hehehhehe
hope u dont mind to explain it to us here