BABY BRITAIN
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 1:02AM
(Vintage Blouse, Vintage Jacket, Vintage shorts, Vintage Hat, AA Polka Dot socks, Shoes (?), Vintage belt)
Hello dolls!
How have you all been? I have been doing great. I am going back to Nyc today. It has been so nice being here, I love visiting my folks who live 60 miles outside of Nyc! They have a house full of antiques, vintage and space to shoot in. In Nyc, my husband and I live in the TINIEST apartment ever, so I am definitely going to have to travel for location shooting. I am not even sure how to get indoor shots in the city, I am going to have to get creative and be gutsy and ask people if I can shoot in their place. :/ How do you photographers out there get people to let you shoot at their location, like a cool lobby in a hotel or a restaurant? Are places like that pretty nice about letting students shoot or do they have to get paid to say yes? ;)
I've been trying to take a ton of photos to figure out all that I have been reading about in books about lighting etc...and I am really trying to make each shoot different from the next. I don't know what my style is going to end up being, or if it will always be changing...but I am just trying to be open at the minute.
Well, I am going to go pack up and say goodbye to my mom. Hope you guys are doing great.
xoxo,
Shae
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Reader Comments (19)
this lighting makes your skin look so very doll-like.
super cute poses, especially the last one.
very clean look and you, of course, look gorgeous!!
who cares if you don't shoot any models for now?
you're a brilliant self portrait artist.
Sylvia,
Thank you so much! You are always so sweet to comment :) I love it!
Yah, this one is clean. I wanted to try a different kind of shot than all of my others. Most of the other ones have been either dark and moody or cluttered with vintage backgrounds and had filters on the lights. This one is simple.
Actually, simple is harder to light for me, apparently. The lighting does make the skin doll-like! I wish I could walk around with those lights on me all day ;P I love that creamy look.
Well, Sylvia, you are always so kind to take the time to leave a comment, I truly appreciate it!
i'm trying to get motivated to learn how to use a camera and you are an inspiration!
Thank you so much! :D
I love these photos!
I think your photos always look great, but these new ones are SO fantastic! I've enjoyed all the vignettes you've set up, I guess those are at your parents' house - lucky you! I also just moved to a small apartment in Brooklyn...but made sure to get something with enough length to set up my studio for photo shoots...but, like you, I also want to get outside for shoots! Why don't you post a casting on ModelMayhem for a TF* shoot - you'll get some models that way. I'm itching to do some shooting, but have to get a little more unpacked and settled yet!
Bettye
Thanks so so much for your comment on my blog girl !! Ohhhh my,you're actually one of my favorite ebay stores. Ahhhhh and I didn't know you had a blog:) Adding you to my blogroll right away if you don't mind.
Wooooo,I'm just speechless ! You look so so stunningly beautiful here ! I really adore the flower headpiece. With the high waist shorts and those knee high socks with those oxfords. Its just a perfect outfit !
And I love how all these photos came out . Just so amazing !!
Oh wow, the quality of your photos is amazing! They look like they are from a photo shoot. Don't get me started about your outfit. That hat, those shoes, and those shorts are so gorgeous. You are beautiful. :}
It's hard to believe that you are not a professional photographer . . . your work is excellent.
you have fantastic style! love love love ur blog! :)
xoxo
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these photos are so beautiful! i love the sound of your living arrangements - parents who live in a gorgeous house with peace and quiet, and an appartment in nyc! my appartment is tiny too but the location isn't nearly as awesome haha.
xx
this is so beautiful! i would hang these in a series on my wall... no joke. everything is perfect! i LOVE the hat ;)
amazing lighting.... extremely dreamy and full of mood! love it!
your biggest fan
i totally agree - the lighting really made such a difference in those photos!!! i love the vintage flare ... and the city has so many awesome place ... i think the 2nd floor on Earthmatter coffee shot on ludlow (if i remember correct) or cake shop would be perfect .. and those PP are pretty chill ... oh! thanks for dropping by chictopian, xoxo
Amazing pictures!!!!!!!! And the outfit is gorgeous! Love it!
Emilie from http://whatshappeninginmyfashionworld.blogspot.com/
Hey, thank you for visiting my blog. When I see these pictures, I'm so amazed. You're talented and beautiful. These pictures taken are awesome. I like your blog. :) The living room and the settings are simply beautiful. Keep up the good work. I will surely come back for more.
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Re:Wowww! i didn't know that the store has since closed down already and so much has happened in your life. So sorry to hear about the passing of your dog . It must have been hard.
But I'm here if you ever need a listening ear ! That's really so cool that you're into photography now. So interesting and you do really have amazing photos and style still !
Do you take your own photos ?!
I know it's scary! I actually don't think I've ever asked people to shoot in a building probably because I'm not gutsy enough and I hate drawing a crowd. I just stick to abandoned buildings and low traffic spots!
Hello!
Well you've definately got such a natural way with your photographs - they are lovely and warm to look at!
In my experience people love being asked if their pad could be used in photos, sets etc. I recently went to a Dinosaur Park to do some set up shots - the guys there were only too happy to have me there, I said I would give them a mention on the site etc - they were happy with that!
I guess you would be helping them out too! There is always a "buzz" around when there's a photographer about.
Just go for it! People will be coming to you....
Did you set the timer for these? Never experimented with that!
Heather
you're a natural! keep 'em comin'! your work is fastly becoming some of my favorite!
xoxoxo
p.s. i blooged about you today. :)
These photos are fantastic! What a great job! I am moving back to the city myself. Ive been in Arizona for the last year, where there is LOTS of natural light to work with. Now the winter is coming and I will have to figure out the whole lighting thing. Anyway, just ranting - these are amazing photos. Great work!
Simone
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