sum/mer/salt backstage

Here are backstage shots from our "SUM/MER/SALT" shoot we did. Daphne photographed this shoot over July 4th weekend, and Alice modeled. Once again inspired by the image of 1950s glamour, the shoot includes pool-side shots and more "studio"-like shots (which we actually did in the backyard with white posters as reflector boards and backgrounds!). Also, we have just invested in a new SLR camera and Daphne was itching to take her lens for a spin!

 Photo by Daphne Taranto; Model: Alice Taranto.

We simply tacked up this huge white paper roll to give the illusion of an expensive studio. As Alice modeled, she held a stiff white poster board in her hands, reflecting the light onto her face to give the illusion of a high-end lighting set. This method led to our favorite spread of the shoot (the final spread) which is only lips-down and features this great Free People sweater. DIY at its best!

After the jump (click "Read More >>" below, find "backstage" shots, the spreads themselves, and read more about the inspiration and work behind the shoot!

 Clothes we just pulled from our own closets, and we tried to pull garments/accessories with these images in mind:

Yellow dress photo source, Pink car photo source

Hope you enjoy it! See the upcoming post for the shoot itself.
Alice + Daphne
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sum/mer/salt backstage