In Front of the Lens...
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:11PM ...i become nervous. Ok, sweaty even. I pass no judgment when clients tell me how nervous they are and make sure I understand they're "not photogenic at all." I get it. Although most of them are incredibly photogenic once they relax and have fun and shake the gitters. Unless you are Tyra Banks or Kate Moss, I would say most people feel the same unneasiness. It's much easier to hide behind the lens. We get controlling in front of the lens because we fear that the camera will translate a version of us that we didn't quite see in our minds (or the mirror).
My dear friend & sista-from-another-motha, Ashley, came into town this last weekend and was wanting to get an updated picture of us since the last one was over 2 years ago. When Matthew had us sitting on a high rock I felt we were doomed. The infamous up-shot. Ladies, you've got to know what I mean! The poor guy. It's no easy to feat to try to take a picture of women without them picking it apart. However, we managed to dig through and find a decent one of both of us. I'm also wearing my latest Etsy purchase, from Handmade Lovelies (who also owns Open Field Photography). It's the perfect summer accessory & in yellow, my favorite color!
Reader Comments (18)
You guys both look beautiful in the photo! I am loving the flower. It does look like the perfect summer accessory.
Sweet friend you would look good in a paper bag! I miss you so much and even though our visit was short it was just what my soul needed! Love ya lots!
BEAUTIFUL! You can see the joy and bliss of being together in your eyes. Nothing better than having a bestfriend in in town and a picture to remember it by. Great shot.
you two are BEAUTIFUL!! and I loooooove that hair piece!!
Hot Hot Hot!!!
Lovely - the flower looks perfect!
aw so spring and fresh! you have such beautiful lashes rachel! :D
Rachel you are so pretty! I love your hairpiece. :) I may have to order myself one!
Hey there pretty lady!
This photo is GORGEOUS! I was on vacation and then had to catch up on a ton of work. Missed reading your blog. Gotta catch up now. Hope you've been well.
you guys are gorgeous!
ohhhh you two are just beautiful
Great photo.. you both look great! I feel ya thou.. i get the same way at first in front on the camera.. :]
hey there chica! i haven't stopped by in a while. seriously i think you must have talent ozzing from you everywhere! not only are you simply stunning your photography is amazing and your design work is one of a kind!! next time you are in dalllas, let's hook up! :)
You're stunning :)
YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Yes, i'm yelling!
I love this picture! Not only are both of you beautiful but it has a modern and yet vintage-y feel all at the same time! Beautiful!
I LOVE my Lovely! I have a headband. And you look incredible in front of the camera! ROCK IT!