Trashed! But keeping it in the family.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/10/2009 01:25:12 AM · #1

Trash the Dress Lives! Hahaha

Fun shoot today. 1 model, 2 wedding dresses, 2 assistants, 1 large reflector, 2 flash units, 3 locations and a whole lot of giggles!

We started the day with my oldest daughter, Savanah, wearing my wedding dress from 23 years ago in a century old cemetary. To see her in that dress was serious deja vu. How can she be that old?

2nd stop included a wedding dress donated to the studio as a prop, and again Savanah. This time we visited some railroad cars that have been sitting on a disconnected side-track for about 60 years. Clouds were so nice to look at... but threatened rain!

The third spot, a long pier, thwarted us. The rain came fast and furious. Only a few shots were captured there before the downpour forced us back into the car.

My younger daughter, Taylor, a pro at Photog Assistant held the reflector for me today and her friend Jessa learned to be the slave-light controller. Thanks, girls! :D

Here are my early picks. Your thoughts are always cherished.

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Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

07/10/2009 01:32:37 AM · #2

Some great stuff, Cindi! Left a few comments here & there.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/10/2009 08:29:19 AM · #3

Thank you, Ken. :)

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/10/2009 08:47:30 AM · #4

They're all great! My favorites are

but I think they're all great. I've been considering doing some of these with prom dresses (I've heard them called "rock the frock")

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/10/2009 09:13:10 AM · #5

Originally posted by Bebe:

......I've been considering doing some of these with prom dresses (I've heard them called "rock the frock")

Thanks, Bebe!! That first one is my personal fav too. :D

I love the idea of Rock the Frock. With 2 daughters, we always have "spare" prom dresses around. Perhaps that should be my next personal assignment. lol

Quigley

Nikon D700

07/10/2009 09:17:34 AM · #6

Cindi, like you your daughter is beautiful and so are the shots. Fantastic set of photographs and it looks like you had a great time too :)

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

AJSullivan

07/10/2009 09:44:31 AM · #7

Good shots, but I dont think you took it far enough.

With thier being a downpour, that pretty much is the best "prop" for a t.t.d session. I would have immediately found a way to continue shooting (an overhang, a garage, anything where I could stay dry and the model would get soaked)

But still cool shots.

07/10/2009 10:11:56 AM · #8

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

lol the downpour happended at our 3rd location. By that time my model was getting tired and my assistants were not willing to hold an umbrella for me while I continued shooting. Darn that free help. Everyone needed icecream! :P