April Flowers & May Showers… and a pretty striped sundress
- At May 19, 2011
- By Jen
- In branding, Design, fashion, Photography, styling
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It’s been week full of rain so I hope I can find the time to go take some dramatic shots before the sun comes out again. Monday morning I passed over the Tappan Zee bridge, driving into a navy/grey storm cloud that brightened the beams against its darkness, and made them mysteriously disappear ten feet above the roof of my car. It was as beautiful as it was eerie… the words “Life is Worth Living” stuck out on a sign to my right, and rain drops steadily fell to my windshield as the wipers continued to sweep them away.
Whenever it’s unnaturally dark for a particular time of day, I always get this odd calm feeling, like there is something frozen and different about the moment, leading us to unwed our minds from that hour to hour minute to minute routine. I like new perspectives like this (even when I’m not shooting); Chris knows – I’ll stand on a chair or lie down on the floor… Before you say I’m crazy, let me remind you that this is healthy for your brain! The novelty helps sharpen your mind:) But back to the memory… what really struck me was that rather than the grey, colorless, muddy hue that sometimes comes with this kind of weather, I was surrounded by a brilliant, blue soulful tone, like those you see at twilight, and it was extraordinary. I only wish that next time I won’t be the one holding the wheel!
On to the photos.
In between the few commercial assignments I’ve been working on for a new, amazing company who will launch later this spring/summer, I was able to make a quick trip up to the great city of Boston. Talking business and catching up with my friend, Mimi Phan, was such a treat! We discussed branding, photography, and future growth of Jennifer McKenna Photography – and I’m lucky to have her input and talent. We also had time to sneak in a brief styled shoot, complete with twirls and a very photogenic sundress 🙂 Here she is, charming and chic:
Mimi shoot Part II includes quite possibly my favorite shot of the day, along with a quick trip to the Apple store (which of course seemed photo worthy, despite potentially unoriginal)
Preview from last weekend!
- At April 17, 2010
- By Jen
- In fashion, styling
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Gogeous sunny weather, pretty pink glosses, adorable spatter of freckles, and beautiful brunette locks = fantastic little Sunday 🙂 Will post a set of these when I have time…
Mariah, Mimi, & Meg!
- At March 30, 2010
- By Jen
- In fashion, Photography, Studio
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A couple months ago (eep, I know, long overdue) I had the amazing opportunity of visiting Mariah Gale’s new photography studio! For those of you unacquainted with this talented young lady, please visit any number of her online portals (of which she somehow manages to maintain a ridiculously high amount!) and witness her multifaceted growth as a photographer and business woman extraordinaire.
Finally having her own loft-style studio space is so well deserved, as she juggles more than is humanly possible, haha. “How does she do it!?” I’m looking forward to posting some past work that I’ve done with her, and singing additional praises, for she has been an enormous inspiration to me. But let’s talk about this space! Full of our favorite ingredient – beaming natural light – the studio was a great setting in which to get together with some of my most artistically gifted friends and play.
Although the photos speak for themselves, I do want to express my admiration for the genius of Meg McCormick’s modeling. She’s versatile, artistic, graceful, full of fire, peaceful, strong, blasé, beautiful …the list goes on. I only wish we had more time to shoot and create!
PS – we’re definitely shooting a Nantucket set this summer if I have anything to say about it, so come back to the blog for that!
This shoot was special to me, not only because of the fabulous company, but also because some pieces used in wardrobe were “relics” of my mother’s past. In the past 15+ years, I’ve spent hours upon hours looking through my mom’s vintage wears. There’s something about the experience that goes so far beyond an interest in clothes. I’d slowly flick through a set of hangers in the guestroom closet: thinking about how and when she might have worn them, and what I’d be like at that age. Funny how it feels to think about what you’ll be like when you’re “older” and then to live it, thinking about how you thought it would feel 🙂 But more importantly, strange how it feels to think about your mother in a different role… and inspiring how it feels, to have a connection to her past in your present and future <3
Ok, on to the photos! Gosh.
setting up the seamless: miss Mariah Gale
…there are so many photos I should add to this post. check back soon because I’m sure I will. Ha 🙂
Until then!
Jen
Updates! (5/24/10):
Mimi Phan – artist, designer, photographer, model – an inspiring, motivational, and all around lovely person. I don’t think anyone could say a bad thing about her. She is smart and talented, and most importantly, a joy to be around! Check out her work online…
…the surrealist vibe Meg’s poses/the random clock/the assorted chairs bring into play here – I can’t tell you how much I love it!
