Sep 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
If I had a dollar for every time a client showed me a photo on Pinterest and wanted it duplicated, I could buy that pivoting lens thingy I want so bad but can’t afford. Pinterest does have its place. It’s great for creating mood boards, planning stylized shoots,...
Aug 29, 2013 | Bridal Couture, Trash the Dress
I’d been itching to do something creative. There was a need in me that arises when I spend too much time on the computer and in meetings. It was time to create something beautiful and unique, and we were up to the challenge. McKenzie and I did some work on this...
Mar 7, 2013 | Avant Garde
After much preparation (ten days), and multiple obstacles (driving two hours to an unknown location, sinking in the snow, makeup coming off, freezing half to death), the infamous Ice Queen shoot has come to fruition! This shoot was entirely shot with film and...
Feb 23, 2013 | Bridal Couture
This shoot was an adventure. It started out with a concept: Alice sleeps and dreams of her wedding. Then it changed, like all creative shoots do, and took on a life of its own. I had a concept and most of my props, but I didn’t have wardrobe. I made the headdress (a...
Feb 18, 2013 | Bridal Couture, Life Behind the Lens
I swear this photo shoot aged me ten years. When we got home, I put away the hair and makeup supplies, then took to my bed. After I woke from my coma today, I sorted props to return. Tomorrow I’ll pack mine away and de-glitter my house (if that’s even possible)....