Earth Laughs in Flowers

Earth laughs in flowers.  

~Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"

Love & Dreams,

Props and More Props!

I've gotten some fun feedback regarding the head piece for a recent session, and though I'd share a little about it, and how you too, can make your little Princess one!
 
Lately, with all of these concept shoots in my head, props are necessary.  However, when I get to styling a session, sometimes, I just can't stop, and right now, I'd reallyyy like to keep my props at a minimal in order to focus on the subject and their impact, alone.

This session in particular was designed around a crown, some hanging fabric, and a tutu.  However, when I finally sat down to compile a list of materials needed, and then put together the color palette, it turned into something completely different. (i love when this happens!)

My final inspiration:

This session was nature inspired, and I wanted it to be as natural as possible beginning with the colors, the props, and then the hair (i have an obsession with hair). 

Instead of a crown, I decided to try and DIY a headpiece.
(i'm just learning the beginning steps of hand sewing, yes, even a button, so it was a bit terrifying working with a needle and thread, and then of course, nature's own- FIRE. (more on that in the directions, below.))

The final product at first:

Here are the directions on how you can make your very own:
http://diy-crafts-life.blogspot.com/2011/08/easy-peasy-tulle-headband.html

Enough is never enough for me. I'd rather think of too much, and then be able to take away, rather than the opposite.  So, to the computer I went... Something was missing from my cute little hair piece, and I was going to find out what! Super in awe, I came across this little lady and her gorgeous oversize hair piece. 

Thankfully, I had some extra tulle in my craft box, and with it, I simply cut large squares of tulle and went to town with my kitchen candle, until it came out just the way I wanted.

The final product:

Isn't she stunning?? Can't wait to share the rest of this session with you all!

Stay tuned, and have FUN diy'ing!

Love & Dreams,

Warrior Princess

There is a warrior in every princess.

Love & Dreams,

Sun & Sky

This weekend, I squeamishly but excitedly ventured outside of my comfort zone, and embraced the blur, the grain, the shadows, and full blown manual focus.

I designed this shoot a long while back, and it had been sitting in my inspiration journal for almost a year, until I finally put the dot on the "i", and completed the vision I had for it.

Mayra did an excellent job at piecing and layering her clothes together. Although some didn't "matchy match", it matched perfectly with the fluidity of it the entire look and feel- natural, free, and organic.

The sun was gorgeous peeking between the trees, and the wind was fresh! Couldn't have asked for a better day to shoot!

I'm extremely pleased with the outcome, and hope you feel the same!

If you're wanting to oogle some of the inspiration board for this session, visit me on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/hoorayitscasey/hippie-chick/

***Also, still needing a model for "Every Bunny Loves"! Session to be held Sunday- March 18, 2012! {info@dreamtree-photography.com}



Love & Dreams,

A Glow So Bright

"God could not be everywhere, and therefore, he created mothers."

Faith & Love,

Miss C's Birthday Bash Mini

this was my very first Birthday Bash Mini!
kinda upset I hadn't started these a long time ago, but we all gotta start somewhere, right?

Camila is turning the big ONE in less than a month, and her party theme is "Mexican", so her mommy and i got together, brainstormed, and came up with all.of.this.cuteness.

okay okay...
most of it Cami, herself, brought to the table, but geez louise!
i've been drooling over this session since i shot it.

giddy with excitement!
i can't wait to start shooting more of this happy-go-lucky birthday goodness!

{mommy made the beautiful hair piece, sewed on some fancy fabric to imitate Mariachi wear, and added some super cute ruffles to the leg warmers.}

ps. here's a first look at the NEW 20x20 photo collage, now being offered as one of many new boutique products!  again... why didn't i offer these before? ahi. wayyy too much cuteness for one space, i'd say! dont'cha think?

Love & Dreams,