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This fall, I had the privilege of collaborating on a shoot with a few of my photographer friends. We styled a shoot based on the myth of Persephone and Hades, and our prints were displayed at a local coffee shop. So much fun! A special thanks to our lovely models (Taylor as Persephone and Alex as Hades), who made the shoot what it was.The myth of Persephone (loosely paraphrased) is that Persephone, the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter, is seduced / kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld, using a poisoned pomegranate. She disappears to go live with Hades, and the world plunges into winter. Her mother, Demeter, comes to her rescue, and strikes a deal with Hades to let Persephone live above-ground for half of the year and then she'll return to the underworld for the other half of the year. This is one of many explanations for the changing seasons. For some reason, I've loved this myth ever since I was a kid. Cheers!
I also shot some video during this shoot, and I hope to be able to put it together soon!
Can I just say, I LOVE style shoots?! They're so relaxed, there's nowhere to be, nobody waiting for you, you get to work with wedding friends, and of course, everything looks amazing...I love them! I am so incredibly lucky to work with wonderful partners in the industry, including one of my very own former brides, who does the loveliest print design and is getting into event design as well. I fell in love with Paige of Peekay Soirees when I worked with her at Casidy's wedding, and how fun is it that I get to work with both of them, AND Casidy's great stylist extraordinaire, all in one shoot!The Kentucky Derby was a perfect springtime theme (great idea Casidy!) Thanks to so many wonderful vendors, and of course our lovely models, we pulled off this shoot without a hitch. And then got to play with some horses and drink mint juleps, even.
Super duper thanks to everyone involved!
Dresses by Anna Be
Hats & fascinators by Kitty Mae Millinery
Sweet treat by The Wooden Spoon
Lovely florals by Ladybird Poppy
Styling & paper goods by me oh my design
Hair & makeup - Stacy Kelly
Location - private residence
Models - Lainey, Emily & Meggan
I love this series of silhouette photos:
A huge thank-you to everyone involved!
Frida Kahlo has always sort of been a hero of mine - she was a quirky, colorful, strong person who didn't let the traditions of her era, or a lifetime of painful medical problems, stop her from being herself, loudly and proudly. She maintained an aggressive, strong sense of self until the end... when she was very sick, she had a major art gallery event. Her doctor told her that under no circumstances was she allowed to leave her bed. She got around this problem by having her entire bed, with herself still tucked in, delivered to the art gallery in time for her opening.Her sense of style was incredible and immediately recognizable. I've been wanting to do a Frida shoot for a long time, and I finally found my perfect Frida in Hailey, a sweet, gorgeous senior from Nederland. I only jabbed her scalp with about a million bobby pins before we got the look down - I think she pulls off Frida perfectly!
Hailey - you were SO amazing! Thanks for such an amazing shoot! :)