Vain Neighbor
Perfect day for a photo shoot. The weather brought me professional studio lighting and conditions. Overcast clouds provided even-lighting and the breeze gave motion to my hair. The garage door was a great, muted backdrop that contrasted with the bright colors of my dress. The rectangular pattern on the door added some simple textural interest. On the ground, fallen needles gave another tactile detail and touch of imperfection.
I spent anywhere from an hour to an hour and half shooting 160+ photos. I lost track of time. I was playing with the lighting, waiting for the sun to come in and out of the clouds. I experimented with my poses and the perspective of my camera.
My neighbors probably thought all of this was an appalling act of vanity. I like to think of it as . . . photography.
Dress: Hand-me-down from Kelly, another thrift store find. (Price: $5 or less)
Boots: 3 years ago from Urban Outfitters. (price: $75 or $.16/wear)
Warrior Cuff: Vintage from Indian. Present from my mom.*
Depictions of a bird, a butterfly, some sea creature, and a lobster. In the middle is a yin yang in the center of what I think is a sun.
Bike whores, I know you aren't checking me out. This is an old Mickey frame powder coated. It was a present built by an old boyfriend who ogled bikes like they were women.
*My mom was hanging out at a wine shop and sharing a bottle of vino with a jewelry store owner and became friends. Afterwards, they crossed the street to the jewelry store where my mother purchased the cuff. For the last few years it has been my favorite talisman which I wear almost daily. I love ethnic jewelry so much that I have started my own online shop this year called Armor Bijoux.
