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Mrs. Darling
Published: 2007-12-04 01:18:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 9681; Favourites: 231; Downloads: 0
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This image is from a shoot this last weekend, with the talented Jennifer, whose modeling portfolios can be found at: [link] and at [link]It is rare that I find adults who can fit into my period clothing--but Jenn fit quite comfortably into this Victorian blouse and skirt. Her long torso, squared shoulders and graceful, swan-like neck were perfect for the late Victorian era scene I had envisioned, but it was her intelligence that really made her shine. She seemed to be able to read my mind, so that even my "test" shots--where I was just metering the lights--were works of art!
I love that she's a little older than my usual models...and the way the few extra years add a softness to her look. I wanted to emphasize that softness and gentleness, using this shoot to show her as a young Victorian matriarch, posing for a formal portrait in her parlor...and this particular image is special, because to me, it epitomizes motherhood.
In fact, when I look at it, I see Wendy Darling's mother, caught up in a private daydream (because where did Wendy get her maternal instincts and her imagination, if not from her mother?!)...
I am working on a "fine art" version of it--one of my painterly treatments...but for now, I thought I'd post this one, because, well, mothers are wonderful. I know mine is, anyway!
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Thank you so much! 
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This is lovely-- I especially love your take on it, with the Peter Pan connection. It adds a lot to the photo.
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Thank you so much!
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The time and effort you put into these images really payes off. Every detail is perfect and there is such a beautifull "feel" to your work. All of this delivers a special image from a very gifted photographer. Exceptionally well done.
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You, my dear friend, always know *exactly* the right thing to say!
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All I do is comment on your art as I see it. You however, create it and present it to us.
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That looks marvellous! I can't wait to see more. Yes, she certainly does have a gentle, serene air about her which we all attribute to the ideal mother. And bravo on the hair!
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And a very belated thank you, to you, my dear, for the kind words!
BTW...haven't seen much of your work lately--aside from the recent stock...I do hope you find the time to do some more of your own art, in the upcoming year--I miss it!
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aaawww!!! She is so regal!! With her sweet and "gentle" countenance she makes me thininig to the Mona Lisa ^^... They have particular simles in common: so enigmatic!!!
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Your photoes are always amazing!!! I love your style and your models with gorgeous dresses and hair!!
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Once again, a belated "thank you"!
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awww!! I'm just so honored!!
And so glad you like my comment... but I just said the truth in them!! I say what I think... always!!
Oh... and you just deserve them!!
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A wonderful portrait of a wonderfull Lady!
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CONGRATULATIONS !! .......... This artwork is being featured in my journal !
I do hope you like the feature - come and take a look - there might be some other artworks you might like too
Warm Hugss -
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ARGH!!!! My apologies for not responding to this sooner--it was buried beneath other comments! (I DO wish we could "page" through comments, instead of only seeing a page at a time! 
At any rate--thank you SO much for featuring this piece! I am, as always, honored by the feature--and to be in such wonderful company!
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It's a beautiful photo. And I couldn't possibly agree with you more.... she's Mrs. Darling!
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Thank you!
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Your talent has a whole lot to do with it too. You're very good at seeing it and then CAPTURING it just right. You work magic.
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It sure is a fantastic shot !! ...... And she looks fabulous !!
Wonderful work Indeed !!!!!!
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LOL--you're catching up, aren't you?! 
And thanks! 
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hahah...catching up only because i've not done anything else! lol....i've not done anything to get ready for christmas yet...i've got a homework assignment which is waiting for me to start and it's been so rediculously busy here at work that i've had to just spend time at DA to give my brain a rest!
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Yeah...that's usually when *I* catch up on dA--when I'm avoiding more important work! 
I have SUCH a busy December planned (shoot-wise), that I'm starting to get a little anxious...and I've more or less had to give up the notion of ever being REALLY caught up for very long here--just not going to happen, if I keep up my shooting schedule. Ah well--at least I can check in from time to time, and keep up a bit, anyway...and hopefully everyone understands... (And are probably grateful, since that's one less response THEY have to make!
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I agree that you have captured the warmth and gentleness of a mother and particularly what mrs Darling might have been like!
I couldn't help but think of Upstairs Downstairs (which was one of my most favorite ever of the PBS BBC series! wonderful work as always!
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You know...I haven't seen Upstairs, Downstairs since I was a kid! I'll have to look it up on Netflix!
(And thank you!
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I've never seen the Dutchess of duke Street at all. Is it good.
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Well...I actually think it's best in the first season or so--which is unusual, as it's often the other way 'round! It sometimes feels a bit dated...but Gemma Jones is marvelous, BBC productions are always beautiful, even when on a budget--and it (initially, at any rate) deals with interesting class issues. I'd say it's worth watching the first season, anyway!
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Lovely shot as always but you really pick your models. She is a classic beauty.
I took a look on model mayhem and whatever she wears she's still looks refined.
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Thanks--she IS a wonderful model, with the perfect look for this shoot!
I'm very fortunate that Jenn wanted to work with me, though--as she really does have a timeless elegance to her--combined with a very wholesome feeling that makes her stand out.
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Gorgeous angle ... and the colors.. the look on her face.. stunning
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful, as always. I'm especially fond of the wonderful lighting that gives that lovely golden glow to the hair and clothes - and the draping of the curtains in the back and all of those sumptuous fabrics are marvelous - all adding up to the great splendor of a classic. The model is of course a great bonus!
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Thanks!
I DO love creating the illusion of another time and place!
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Lovely image and you obviously went to a lot of trouble to set it up. It's beautiful and I am almost hesitant to make a suggestion. But here goes - I feel that you could have changed the hands into a "softer" pose. At the moment it looks like she is trying to break off her wrist. I am obviously exaggerating to make the point but I think you know what I am getting at.
Just my
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Nah, no offense taken--especially because she wasn't even "posed" at that point--it was a test shot for lighting only--where I tell the models to do anything they like, because I'm only taking photos to check the lighting balance.
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Who brushed her hair?
Amazing job!
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Funny you should ask--because her hair was a NIGHTMARE to get right!!!!! She'd touched up the color the night before--and it was beautiful--but SUPER silky, and absolutely refusing to stay, no matter how I pinned it. (In fact, even the bobby pins slid right out of it!)
So in the end, it wound up being a joint effort. We sprayed a ton of Aqua Net (heavy duty hairspray) on it, while she hung her head upside down and let it dry...then I'd tease it, and pin it up in sections, and then she'd take whatever I'd pinned up, and spray it some more, and scrunch it up and sort of sculpt it upright, with the hairspray. It was quite funny!
So I'd say it was a joint effort--although usually it's just me, who does it!
And thanks!
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Wow, so much respect for you!
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So classic, vintage, but with a modern slant, if that makes sense.
A lovely lady, beautifully photographed.
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