We drove the windy road to Roys Redwoods early in the morning on Saturday. On the drive we had a pretty intimate conversation about life, children and family. The openness and comfort we had with one another was immediate and carried throughout our time together. After we parked and walked to the trail head it opened up on a beautiful meadow. I couldn't pass it by so we started shooting right away. Gina was amazing and her spirit just shined.
We hiked around, shooting at a few different locations. The meadow, a beautiful outcropping of rocks, along a single track trail in the trees and inside of a burned out hollow of an enormous tree.
Matt gave me a great idea that I loved which was to have Gina spend some time alone at some point. To throw on the long lens and see what happens. Some of my favorite shots are from this time. Thank you Matt for such a great idea!
Gina, thank you for being so open and free. For sharing your beautiful spirt and the new life growing inside your belly. For reminding me that the future is bright and full of hope.
(Gina has kindly allowed me to post some of the naked images. Skip the rest of this post if you don't wish to see.)
p.s. My lovely husband was kind enough to help me edit my html so that my images are now huge! I love it!! When I look at the old images now they seem so tiny. Thanks Matty!! xoxo
wow Laura, i am inspired by your creativity and the connection you had with Gina. these are the shoots we dream of- congratulations. that 3rd photo--really really love. sweet perfection. the 4th shot where she is looking at you with the hat, you really seemed to capture her essence. the 6th shot, bare and leaning against the tree, so pure and organic just ready to receive the gift she has been given. and the last shot, just really free, feminine and joyful.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing how you got to this place with Gina, the idea of the longer lens and playing in the woods...it's always nice to know how you "get to" an amazing shot...
~ Breathe taking!!! ~
ReplyDeleteThere is so much emotion pouring out of these images. Free, feminine, happy, hopeful, organic, etc, etc... so many words can be used to describe the beauty these behold! Very well done, amazing amazing shoot!
I like the size of your new bigger pictures I've been considering going a little bigger too. I'll have to try to adjust my codes... If I mess it up is matt available for consultation ;)
Thanks for such sweet comments! I'm so glad the emotion of the day is visible. It was such a great time.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, if you can't figure it out, just ask!
Incredible! That last shot is just AMAZING! If I HAD to pick I'd say the second and last shots are my fav's! OH! Bit, I love the hat one too! And the ones by the trees... I can't pick! That are all stunning!
ReplyDeletegreat job laura!
ReplyDeletei've got to admit...i'm a little uncomfortable being the only guy commenting on this...(matt help me out here)....but i really see the artistic element in these shots. kudos to you and gina for your vulnerability!
take care.
OK Jeramy, I will help you out a little.
ReplyDeleteNice Job Laura! I am super proud of you... The images that you captured were really GREAT!
If I was pregnant, I would want you to photograph me!
thanks matt! i agree with that....if and when i become pregnant....i want you to photograph me too. :-)
ReplyDeleteyou've got yourself a deal!
ReplyDeletewhen either ONE of you gets pregnant, I'm all over it!
ha! thanks.
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