{Styled Shoot} Vintage Valentine featured on Style Me Pretty

Today is the last day of February and my goodness, it has gone by all too quickly! It may be the last day of the month and Valentine's Day may well be over but this month is still filled with love, romance and friendship.

This bride & bridesmaids inspired photo shoot was recently shot by Grace Hurtienne of Hurtienne Photography and featured on Style Me Pretty. It is overflowing with femininity with pretty vintage dresses by Adored Vintage, luscious florals and styling by Ponderosa & Thyme and featuring the juliet cap style veil from the shop! The shop may be on vacation right now but as soon as early June rolls around, this veil will be available once again!

I am so thankful to have been a part of this styled shoot among so many talented women. See the end of the post for all of the credits and enjoy a little peek of the shoot.

See more of this styled shoot here on Style Me Pretty.

 Photography: Hurtienne Photography
Dresses: Adored Vintage
Florals and Styling: Ponderosa & Thyme
Calligraphy and Styling: Peregrine Press
Veil: Love Sparkle Pretty
Model: Sam Rosen

{Photo Shoot-FBF} My First Collaboration + How to Get Photographers to Photograph Your Product

 A couple years ago when I made the decision to leave nursing school to pursue my passion of creativity and design, I had to learn new skills and what it would take to run a small business. Amongst experimenting with sewing and making different accessories, I started creating new pieces from single flower clips to floral crowns for styled photo shoots. I handcrafted these pieces specifically for shoots without the intent of actually selling them because at the time, I didn't think anyone would actually buy crowns (thankfully I was wrong).

After I had made my first crown for a shoot with a local photographer, I was approached via email by Jennifer, a part-time model in Canada. She was working with Sarah Sovereign on an upcoming shoot and wanted me to create a floral crown for their vision. This was my first collaboration outside of CA and outside of the states. I wasn't sure how these things worked but it was the start of my networking skills and I dove right in.

I remember feeling like a little sponge a few years ago (I still am) trying to learn everything I can and since I craved beautiful photos of my pieces (a cell phone just doesn't cut it all the time), I found ways to collaborate with talented photographers.

I've been asked by a few business owners how to go about getting photographers to take photos of product. I know it can be a bit nerve wrecking at first but if they aren't asking you, you ask them! Find photographers whom you really admire their work, fit your brand aesthetic and would genuinely photograph your product (I wouldn't ask a wedding photographer to photograph handmade pillows if that's what you do). Ask them if they have any styled shoots or would be interested in shooting your pieces. The worse they can say is no and you move on but if they say yes, send them your product, include a return label if requested (most photogs will graciously mail it back to you) and once they have sent you the photos, remember to share them and give them credit! It's a 2 way street. They get their name spread and you get yours. Plus, if you made a great connection, you can work together again in the future.

Here is one of the first shoots I collaborated on and since it reminds me of Fall, it seemed like a good time to share. Thank you again Sarah Sovereign for your pretty photos and thank you Jenn for reaching out to me!!

See more of this photo shoot here.

Photographer: Sarah Sovereign

Floral Crown: Love Sparkle Pretty

Model: Jennifer

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Bohemian Spring Photo Shoot featuring Love Sparkle Pretty

I am clinging onto Spring for as long as I can. I love the light breeze of the season, the sounds of birds creating music in the sunlight, the scent of new life blossoming from fresh soil and the vibrant color palette of blooming florals. 

Inspired by this season today, I wanted to share this Bohemian Spring Photo Shoot captured by Kristen Booth with hair pieces from my new Victorian-Inspired Collection and gorgeous dresses from Chariot Marie.

Enjoy.

Isabell Floral Crown

Esther Floral Headband

Florence Floral Necklace

Eve Crown

Claire Floral Adornment

Hannah Floral Headband

Eve Crown

Juliet Babys Breath Crown

See more of this photo shoot on Kristen Booth's blog.

Photography Credit: Kristen Booth

Floral Crowns: Love Sparkle Pretty

Vintage Dresses: Chariot Marie

Winter Woodland Fox Inspired Wedding {Styled Shoot}

A few months ago, I was contacted by Tara of Tara Shiloh Photography to collaborate on a fox-inspired styled photo shoot. After hearing about all of the ideas she had, I certainly had to be on board! It was such a unique vision that I wanted to share and help come to life.
I created a 'fox ears' headpiece using layers of black tulle hand sewn to wire and pretty wrist cuffs from left over tulle and vintage-inspired buttons.

With the setting in beautiful snow covered mountains and golden fox details, this shoot turned out amazing! 

Enjoy

See more of this beautiful shoot on Tara Shiloh's blog.

Fox Ears & Wrist Cuffs: Love Sparkle Pretty

Model's: Heidi Reeder & Sky

Makeup: Alyssa Lizarraga

Stationary: Cricket Printing

Dress provided by Bridal Stylist: Hope Stanley

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