Wednesday, April 24, 2019

SUNSET ON THE BEACH

Sunset is such a beautiful time of day perfect for capturing an amber light that's rapidly changing.  Eventually, those amber tones fade into a deep amethyst twilight.  Our shooter here was Alixandra Mullins of Alixandra Art and Photography Studios in Santa Cruz, California.  She chased and caught these many faces of sunset on the beach in her lens with one model, one dress and versatile Amy West, a florist who styled and changed these looks with the light.  When Alix just happened to have one of my gowns hanging around from a prior shoot, she didn't hesitate and headed for the beach.  I absolutely love the outcome . . . . .

CREDITS

Bouquet and Floral Halo: Amy West Floral Design

Friday, April 19, 2019

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO WEAR A MANTILLA


When I created the Ivory lace mantilla shown here I hadn't zoned in on how truly versatile it would be.  The top photos show a more classic version of how most mantillas are worn.  Dropped on the head, a border of lace borders the edges of tulle.  Some mantillas are allover lace.  Below is the same mantilla worn Gatsby style--low on the forehead and held with decorative headbands.  Below left is the mantilla worn higher on the head proferring an almost madonna look . . . .