The photo spread 'Bello' by MONICA MENEZ was already published in LEICA S magazine and celebrated on GoSee. And it just took home the award for 'Best Hair & Make-up' at the Buenos Aires International Film Festival 2017. The prize went to hair & make-up artist SUZANA SANTALAB, who demonstrated her skills on models Nina Delianin, Sasha Zaitsev and Carla Crombie. Styling: Jeanna Krichel, production: Ironic View Films, post production and editing: GoSee member RECOM GmbH & Co. KG.
The new ARTDECO products conjure up a tropical feeling on everyone's face. The sensuous colors paired with tones of bronze give you an enviable refreshing look. Hairstyling for the 'Paradise Island' campaign were taken care of by SUZANA SANTALAB. We bring you the result photographed by Julia Saller and styled by Sigi Brettner. Make-up: Tanja KERN c/o BIGOUDI.
The OTTO KERN F/W 2017 lookbook relied on grooming by SUZANA SANTALAB, with photos by Asja Pfirrmann.
Reischmann Fashion+Trend+Sport stands for fashion, sport & lifestyle and presents their customers fashion and sports brands for women, men and children on more than 28,000 square meters sales area in Ravensburg, Kempten and Memmingen. The new S/S 2017 lookbook 'A touch of eccentrics' was supported in the area of hair & make-up by SUZANA SANTALAB. reischmann.biz///design-lookbook-fs17
The PIONEER F/W 2016-17 lookbook with hair & make-up by SUZANA SANTALAB; we have three motifs for you on GoSee.
Monica Menez is an acclaimed German photographer, filmmaker and creative director whose work spans fashion, beauty, editorial and AI‑enhanced visual art. Based in Stuttgart, her imagery combines narrative depth, visual wit and expressive aesthetics—often blending the glamorous with the surreal, the humorous with the provocative. Her practice moves fluidly between stills and moving images, always guided by a distinctive visual voice that embraces storytelling, metaphor and emotional resonance.
Monica’s career is defined by exploration and innovation. She has received numerous international awards in both photography and fashion film, including multiple ASVOFF (A Shaded View on Fashion Film) Awards, Best Art Direction prizes at the Berlin and Madrid Fashion Film Festivals, and accolades for her films such as The Journey, Odditory, and Business as Usual.
Her work has been exhibited globally and featured in solo and group shows, and she regularly collaborates with leading brands and cultural institutions. Monica’s projects often challenge conventional perceptions of fashion and visual culture—inviting viewers into worlds where everyday motifs are reimagined with unexpected twists.
In recent years, Monica has expanded her practice into the intersection of creativity and technology. She co‑founded Synthetic Styles AI, a creative collective and educational platform that explores how artificial intelligence can be harnessed as a tool for artists and visual storytellers. Her work in this space champions creative experimentation, hybrid workflows and the development of new visual languages.
Whether behind the camera, in the edit suite, or working with cutting‑edge digital tools, Monica Menez continues to push visual boundaries—bringing imagination, intelligence and stylistic flair to every project.
GoSee : monicamenez.de
