Styled Shoot : Modern Day Alice

"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense.

Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't.

And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be.

And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”

These girls! Phew! Ok. Let me clarify- my sister & her best friends. As exhausting as this day was- it was well worth it.  We started our day 3 hours late & a dollar short. Can you imagine styling 5 different girls, not just diverse style wise- but personality! I have never met such a different group of girls- they all brought an incredibly special take to a modern day Alice.  

My bedroom had sparkles flying, feathers falling, dresses, tights, & over sized hair flowers everywhere. It was a sight to see. I know Heath appreciated it. ;) By the way, Heath totally rocked this day out! Not only is he the best husband a girl can ask for but he is an outrageous photo assistant! I don't know how many miles he ended up carrying that stout, gold couch around the forest! 

Once the girls saw the "set" make believe suddenly became reality & you could feel the excitement in each girl- waiting for their moment to be beautiful. 

 (Another reason why I LOVE styled shoots)

P.S. Word to the wise- if you want teenage girls to focus- don't put them around a table of whimsical pastries, cakes, cookies, & parfaits... they were infatuated.. & hungry, to say the least!

We have Hannah, Jazzy, Siera, Karina, & Nadia... strikingly unique yet equally stunning. 

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Styled Shoot: Katie

This shoot was a purposely styled shoot- part of the "Styled Shoots" portion I am working on- not necessarily clients-I seek out the types I need for these shoots. I had dreamt this up a few years ago, scouted a location, styled the overall look, & asked my beyond perfect, gorgeous, & stunning friend to pose. I am in LOVE with the results. Couldn't be closer to my vision.

For those of you who aren't familiar with what a styled shoot means to me- you can click THIS to find out!

Katie is not only one of the best mothers I know but she is a stunning person inside & out. 

She is probably one of the only girls I know who can pull off just about any look & do it with such sophistication.  Though the weather was a bit chilly the atmosphere was far from it.  Katie & I found some inner bravery as we explored through this nostalgic, abandoned property. Between our rat paranoia & constant battle to NOT fall through the floor- I think the pictures turned out beautifully. 

I wanted to give Katie a big THANK YOU for agreeing to my ridiculous venture & literally bringing life to the images.

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Tirzah Take 2!

Photo Shoot #2. 

I loved everything about this day.  It was so inspiring- this girl lights up in front of the camera.  Her eyes are mesmerizing & her smile is contagious.  There are so many personal touches & hidden meanings behind every picture.  From her father's college sweater to a stage with a dream. Enjoy!

Lovely:Laura

Driven.  Desired.  Dedicated.

Faithful. Stunning. Lovable. True.

A drop in the character bucket when it comes to little Miss Laura Jean. 

The day of our photo shoot was like any other Audra & Laura day. Just another phase & adventure to add to our 11 year tried yet so true friendship.  Downtown Lawrence is such a photography staple but it seems to never shine the same way. Each person brings something beautiful to the surface-even if I shot there a million times.

We started our day jamming out to Taylor Swift which completely inspired this whimsical shoot. Laura & I have always played make believe & this certainly was no exception.  Carrying way too many props & can cans (mysteriously found in the trunk of my car) we bravely trotted down a forest path where we discovered a perfect, circle, opening... as if it were prepared by God just for us. That's our theory anyways. :) Here are some of my favorites from the day & a video montage! Enjoy!

Alluring:Adrienne

Aspiring:Anthony

When I think about Anthony, I smile. He is such a funny guy. There was something so fun about this Thursday in May! Anthony & I grew up together in our youth group & it had been over a year since we had seen eachother. That doesn't mean we don't catch up on an occasional "facebook" chat.

 I used the adjective "aspiring" for Anthony because he is a dreamer. He is incubating with so many hopes & plans- I definitely aspire to carry a part of him within myself.  We always joke about how we are supposed to be on the "Real World" and I could no doubt..see Anthony on television! His quiet demeanor is often a detour for his lionlike Spirit. Here are a few of my favorite shots & a video montage!

Enjoy!

Tirzah Take 1!

Photo Shoot #1. Every photographer's dream! This girl is a dreamer! Tirzah & I e-mailed for months prior to her shoots. bouncing ideas back & forth waiting for the perfect time to meet up! Reading our old messages now- we sound like two school girls- so many "I'm so excited!" & "Can't wait"s. We instantly connected on several areas- we are both girls of many passions.  That's why there are two shoots & several different "scenes" in each shoot! She is a musician, a singer & guitar player.  Glamour girl & a whimsical princess. She even almost fell in love with a farmer's son on this shoot.  & of course it was during our "Cinderella" inspired session.  Why would it be any other way? Enjoy!