Modern Vintage

That's what the background is called anyway. Although, this image just looks vintage!

Violin

I really wanted to create a Victorian still life inspired portrait. And this is the result. I like it a lot.

It was Nori's idea to shoot with the violin. I added the furniture from my house, the old light fixture from the studio's entryway that has been stuffed in a closet, fresh flowers, and that modern vintage backdrop from Westcott. Emily, Empress Mess, added the perfect outfit, and Dionne added the perfect hair.

I guess this is just another example of why it takes a team to make a good photograph.

Dulcimer
I set these two shoots up for two days in a row. That way I could use the set twice and create a series.  How often do you get a chance to shoot a dulcimer? I was excited when Rachel suggested it.

Thanks to Thomas for doing the makeup in this image. We had to wing it with the wardrobe, luckily I had some clothes in the studio and my studio mate, Rodney, had everything else!