Session 3- Arabella and Rowen

I have been photographing these two girls since they were tiny little things along with the rest of their family. They have two brothers that are also fun (in a whole different way) to photograph. 

I had photographed their entire family along a dirt road lined with "Octopus Trees" (as they call them). Beautiful, massive trees with exposed roots, perfect for this series. I took the girls there to shoot some of the forest fairy images. We also brainstormed on the way there about what things could translate to earth, air, water and fire. I had my box of treasures along with me containing some silk butterflies. I wrapped Arabella's legs in cheesecloth to represent a cocoon of sorts. Unfortunately, I did not have my pins with me and the cocoon was looking pretty sad. Arabella posed perfectly, the butterfly was cooperating, but the forest was far too dark where we took the attached image making it too blurry for me. I really needed a tripod. So, this one will not make the cut. However, I really want to try it again with the proper equipment on hand.

Another thing we discovered in this beautifully dark forest - red spider nests. EW. This was breaking concentration along with the lack of light. We decided to move on to shoot "field fairies" where there was more light. That was the one that made the Metamorphosis cut for this session.

One of the sweetest moments of this session happened as we were wandering through the field. The girls were carrying some of my treasures along with their own treasures they had collected along the way (feathers, flowers, spider killing sticks). Arabella had a grapevine sphere from my collection and started singing "I've got the whole world...in my hands". Rowen soon joined in. Their sweet voices paired with the perfect summer day was priceless. 

Today I will finish processing the four huge 36"x77" images that will hang in the front windows of my ArtPrize venue, Bang Blowdry Bar. Only TEN days to go to get funding to print these banners through Kickstarter! Each banner is $250 to produce. 

Arabella and Rowen will be prominently displayed inside the venue. I will have a large print of their Earth/Air image produced in addition to the four window banners. I can't wait to see this series come to life!