The Munchkin's Notebook

On December 16 th , I did a Gilded Age inspired session with Laci Neal .   The inspiration for the shoot was a mix of the show “The Gilded Age” and historical photos of Mrs. Astor and Mrs. Vanderbilt from the 1880s.       For this session, I used: Photography Equipment Props/Miscellaneous Cannon R6 24-105 mm Lens Transmitter/Trigger 2 Phottix strobes 2 c-stands 1 Backdrop stand 1 canvas backdrop Sandbags 1 rectangular softbox 6x6 silver reflector Light stand Bell reflector with grid Boom arm Clamps Tablet clamp Flower arrangements Chair Flower stand Wine glass Hand mirror Opera Glasses Tiny purse   The set up For this session, I wanted to channel the images of the heiresses of the American Gilded Age, specifically images of Mrs. Astor and Mrs. Vanderbilt.  From these images I gathered they were either taken in their sprawling mansions or simpl...

On November 19 th , I did a holiday themed session with Sanj .   For this session, I wanted to do a set consisting of all silvers and whites with these large ornaments I bought at Michales Crafts.   The set really, I think is reminiscent of a modern or simplistic window display, giving the shoot a very commercial feel. For this session, I used: Photography Equipment Props/Miscellaneous Cannon R6 24-105 mm Lens Transmitter/Trigger 2 Phottix strobes 2 c-stands 2 light stands 1 Backdrop stand 1 canvas backdrop Sandbags 1 octabox 1 bell reflector 6x6 foot silver reflector 40-degree Grid Barndoors White backdrop Ottoman White cloth Ornaments Fishing line Silver bells Stool 3x6 foot metal frame White garland Dowel rods J-hooks Backdrop bar   The set up To build the set I hung a white backdrop with enough length to cover the floor.  I then hung the...

On November 18 th , I did a Taylor Swift inspired session with Coralinx Cosplay .  The inspiration for the session was the Evermore album by Taylor Swift and fan art by Alef Vernon .   Since the fan art turned the album cover outfit into pajamas, I went with a warm and cozy set with warm brown, tan, and cream tones.   For this session, I used: Photography Equipment Props/Miscellaneous Cannon R6 24-105 mm Lens Transmitter/Trigger 2 Phottix strobes 2 c-stands 1 Backdrop stand 1 canvas backdrop Sandbags 1 octa box box 1 umbrella 6x6 silver reflector ¼ cut black mist filter Grid String lights Fake candles Antique trunk Ottoman Sheepskin rug Blankets End table CD Walkman Coffee mug Taylor Swift CD cases   The set up This set was all about creating the atmosphere and story to make it feel all warm and cozy.  When I looked at the fan art by Alef V...