Jan 3, 2014 | Avant Garde, Baby Bump, Boudoir, Bridal Couture, Engagements, Portraits, Trash the Dress, Weddings
We had a fantastic year, so it was really hard to choose which photos made the cut. Forgive me for over-posting, but I love them all! These were all taken with film, of course. Thank you to all my amazing clients! We are excited about everything coming up in 2014....
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...
Jul 26, 2013 | Bridal Couture
During last week’s treasure hunt, McKenzie was hopping around, grabbing items and saying, “Oooo, oooo! Dawn, we need this! OOOO THIS! Let’s get this!” In EVERY store. So, when she grabbed this gown off the rack at Buy Rite Thrift, I shook my head, dismissing the “OOOO...
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)....
Nov 5, 2012 | Avant Garde, Bridal Couture, Life Behind the Lens
The first time I attempted to shoot infrared film, it was an InfraFail. You can see that here: Infrared Film ~ Take One. This time, I am super duper excited, because I got some success from it. It wasn’t a total and complete success, because I still made some...