a Collaboration

I often take test shots and keep sakes in between shoots and clothing/location changes.

Back in March my good friend Heather came to me with an amazing idea that I just had to help make a reality for her. She's been on the blog via this and this event, but I know her as the make up guru who taught me everything I know!

Ally was obviously the first choice to play the part of model and was stunning as usual. We spent the day outside listening to music and goofing in between wardrobe changes. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that Heather made that incredible wig! There really isn't anything better then working with friends.

Heather now does make up independently based out of Dallas and is available for booking. She was trained at the MAKE UP FOR EVER SCHOOL in Paris and is seriously the best there is. I feel so comfortable doing my make up on a day to day basis thanks to Heathers teachings. You can find her amazing work on Facebook!

Now for the good stuff...

a Shoot Lost in Time

Ally and I did a mini shoot some where between January and February. I say it in that way because I've completely lost track of time. I honestly think everyone is feeling that way mostly due to mid winter/early spring weather is all over the place.

The dress she's wearing is my mom's that she gave to me! She's had it as long as I can remember and I've always loved the colors. I try to steer away from too many flowery prints but I'll take water color florals any day.

Faux

I was immediately drawn to this abandon car wash. Was it worth the ticket I got moments before I pulled in for my registration being out? Yes, yes it was. I've already posted some pictures on Flickr and Facebook of the 35mm and Polariod shots. 

This is obviously titled over my obsession of Ally's faux fur jacket. I've never wanted (but did not need) something so bad.

In An Instant

I never really did an "end of 2014" post and we're almost done with January. I just got back from a brief vacation and I feel finally ready to start (and finish) all the projects I have twirling around in my mind. 

These are some of the polaroids I've taken over the last few weeks 2014. I'm getting back into the swing of instant photos, my first true love. I look up to so many artist like  Lou Noble and Autumn De Wilde; I've been following their work since my prime Tumblr and Flickr infatuations. Lou's polaroid portraits really sparked something in me when I was about 18 and I've been in love ever since. Also, I've been working in my 35mm camera into shoots as well. Although my DSLR will always be number one for many obviously reasons, I do still love shooting film whenever I can.

P.S. plus shooting more video because that's just a fun extra. 

Familiarity

 

*note the theme jumps a little bit for the last three photos. Ally and I are just attracted to the most colorful walls in the city. 

I took these a few weeks ago with Ally and I'm not exactly sure what prompted it other then the fact to finish off some film that was left in my 35mm. We started out in a familiar place and then explored the city for a bit for something a little different. I love the bring colors against her monochrome outfit and bold blondness! 

Over The Bridge

I took pictures on the other side of this bridge with Kat back in December. It's crazy how different the places look on winter morning versus a summer evening. Either way both sets are beautiful and close to my heart. I think this one of my favorite places in the city. Loud and busy over 360 watching cars drive pass. I wouldn't advise if you're afraid of heights, cars or don't like people honking at you. 

made another behind the scenes video for those who missed it.

Over The Bridge from Jade Wright on Vimeo.