shelby in The brown tulle dress


August


I call this creative session "August". This inspirational shoot became the transition from Summer to Autumn for me. The texture of the dress photographs so well and Shelby wears it beautifully. The whimsy and lightness of the flowers in the bouquet and arrangement give the feeling of summer brightness but the dried leaves feel like they are ready to move on. This whole session is definitely a bit different than my normal "light" work but I LOVE the dark tones this has! I am also loving the black paper backdrop at Stone Studios.


If you have never done a session for yourself, here is your sign to do so. I put out a model call for someone to wear this dress from Lael Collection and Shelby was on it! While getting to know her, she told me she hasn't really done anything for herself in years and I can totally relate. We both have 2 girls around the same ages and it can be so difficult to feel like you have any time for yourself. Not to mention Shelby works in a hospital with a demanding schedule and about 2 hours away from this studio! I was blown away but SO happy she made this happen for herself.


Another fun fact about this session is my friend Hannah of Flutter Floral created this gorgeous bouquet for me! What's even more amazing is we had a ton of leftover flowers and I was able to tap into my floral design brain and I created the arrangement in the gold vessel for this shoot. I felt so inspired watching Hannah create the bouquet and I absolutely loved creating this arrangement!

I may have found a new hobby!

 

An artistic portrait through hands creating a frame effect.
Someone poses elegantly by a black leather bench with yellow florals in a brown formal gown.
Portrait in flowing brown tulle gown holding autumn-toned floral arrangement against dark backdrop.
A figure in a flowing brown tulle dress poses against a dark background with a joyful expression.
A graceful studio pose against a dark background wearing a brown sleeveless dress.
A studio portrait featuring a brown dress and vibrant orange and peach floral bouquet.
Someone holds out the layers of a brown tulle dress in an elegant studio portrait.
Dramatic pose in flowing brown tulle gown with floral arrangement against dark background.
A black and white portrait of someone in a tiered tulle gown next to a modern bench.
A model in a flowy brown tulle dress poses against a dark background while holding the dress skirt.
A candid portrait showing a warm smile while wearing a flowing brown formal gown.
Elegant bouquet of peach roses and dried flowers arranged on wooden stool against black backdrop.
A lush bouquet of peach roses and autumn leaves held against a brown dress.
A black and white portrait with soft focus effect against dark background.
A dramatic pose showcases the movement of a brown tulle gown against a dark background.
Person in a brown formal dress with ribbon straps posing against dark backdrop.
Dramatic floral arrangement with autumn-colored blooms displayed on wooden stool against dark background.
Artistic portrait in brown tulle dress against dark studio backdrop.
A dramatic side profile portrait with peach roses and autumn foliage.
A formal portrait with yellow flowers beside a black leather bench in a brown flowy dress.
Close-up of luxurious peach rose bouquet with autumn foliage against black backdrop.
Close-up of hands holding delicate white Queen Anne's lace flowers against a brown dress.
Studio portrait with elegant peach and orange floral bouquet against dark background.
Black and white portrait of a person wearing a sleeveless brown dress against a dark background.
An artistic portrait with autumn-colored florals against a dark background.
A studio portrait featuring someone in an elegant brown dress against a dark backdrop.
A flowing brown tulle gown creates movement in this dramatic studio portrait.
Close-up detail of a brown tulle dress in motion against a dark background.