Perfect day for an Autumn Vintage Session!

My back yard was perfect for this vintage session last week! We got it in just before the leaves fell.

I had been planning this concept for a while—a 20’s era, feminine type of shoot. Something VERY different for me.  I began checking out Goodwill and other thrift shops.  I saw this dress (on the Halloween rack) and walked away from it 2 times before I decided to just go for it. BUT, it had no size, so I started holding it up to women in the gym and finally got a friend I was having lunch with to go into the ladies room and try it on!

Next- the model just fell into my lap- the daughter of the other friend with us for lunch.  And it fit like it was made for her.  Next, I purchased a twig wreath from Michaels, attached some silk flowers to it and pulled out a shawl my grandmother had made for me. My mom happened to have an umbrella that at one time brides sat under for their bridal shower. (Do they still do that?)  Allie came with soft curls, light makeup and great shoes. Mother nature cooperated with beautiful colors on the trees, and the perfect amount of filtered sunlight.

This is just a sampling, playing with B&W and minimal color.  Final photos with vintage looks coming soon!

Next---a Gatsby inspired shoot- let me know if you have any props I can borrow!

OR if you have a way you have always dreamed of being photographed ...... let's talk!