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I forget every year how busy spring really is! I have about 5 major projects going on at once, and that's aside from studio and outdoor sessions, proofing and editing!
In this set, I focused mainly on that unique vintage feel that photos have from the 1930's and 40's. We've all seen them. Photographs in different shapes and sizes with torn edges and that distinctive yellowish, antique tint. They are usually stored carefully in boxes by our parents or grandparents, stowed on closet shelves or in attic corners. As a child, I would stare forever at just one photo looking at every detail and trying to imagine what life must have been like then compared to life now.
While there is a black and white in this series and even a tinted color shot, I mainly wanted that antique look. The beautiful '38 Chrysler and some vintage clothes really gave us the feeling of going back in time. We also had a lot of fun!
We styled one of our family Christmas cards one year with a 1940's theme. (see our site in the Holiday Theme gallery). People ask me if this session concept is available, the answer is absolutely! These sessions just require a lot planning. They can also easily be incorporated into a traditional session with a few prop and wardrobe changes. In the 1940's themed card, we even added old family pictures in frames on the wall. It's authentic and "includes" special relatives in the photo who may no longer be here.
With a little creativity, the right props and clothes and some serious post editing time, you can feel a little like you're living a scene from a great bygone era.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this beautiful spring weather!
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Been busy all week proofing and editing a few different sessions. Here's a preview of one. I love this beautiful girl's face. Her expressions were so relaxed. When I saw this shot through the lens, I instantly felt it would be special. Sometimes, poses like this one are so natural and serene and yet they still evoke so much feeling.
Christa:
Wow. This is an amazing picture!+ You are an amazing photographer!! The best of wishes
(04.24.10)
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Previews from a 1940's style portrait session we did this afternoon/evening. This session was the challenge I predicted and is.... to be continued! This model is sooo beautiful, and at the risk of being cliche- she is truly beautiful inside and out. This session had about 3 or 4 wardrobe changes and we didn't get to accomplish all we had planned. When warmer weather arrives for good, we will continue as planned. Once outdoors, after a warm and sunny day, we didn't count on the cold front coming through and temperatures dropping 15-20 degrees within an hour. Fortunately the model and I are tough and impervious to unexpected weather conditions (after having endured worse things in life). Thanks also is due to our friends for the great vintage car. (a working 1948 Chrysler!) More photos of that soon. Right now our studio looks like backstage at MGM circa 1945. Well, not everything is vintage but when my Golden Retriever takes a nap on a Tafetta and lace gown he came across on the floor, I know Friday is editing AND clean up day!
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Just a preview of an amazing portrait session last evening! We had perfect late day lighting and flowering trees. These amazing and beautiful sisters were so relaxed and easy to work with. I could have continued this session for hours! Here are just two photos, many more next week! Thanks to them and their mom, who is really a special, caring person. Our daughters have had similar experiences in life, and that creates an instant bond of friendship.
Later today, looking forward to a really exciting "Daydream" session. (another similar session is featured in Galleries on our website) We're going to feature some elegance and some retro 1940's, shooting at a few different locations. A lot of wardrobe to get together today and a story board is always helpful. These sessions are the most challenging for me because it is almost like filming a movie but opting for stills instead. The whole shoot needs to be clearly envisioned before I even pick up my camera. Then again, sometimes the candid, unexpected moments end up surprising me! Hoping the weather holds out!
Kathryn Milofsky:
These Retro photos are AMAZING . Its like going back in time to the movies of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Its incredible hw you captured that era so perfectly . I so so look forward to one day beng photographed by you.
What atrue honor that would bexx
Kathryn Milofsky:
These Retro photos are AMAZING . Its like going back in time to the movies of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Its incredible hw you captured that era so perfectly . I so so look forward to one day beng photographed by you.
What atrue honor that would bexx
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The photo of Elissa in the car has a Narnia feel to me. She looks so beautiful & grown up. I love all of these! Keep up the good work!! =)
(05.06.10)