the wallflowers
last weekend deb schwedhelm and i held our first wallflower friend's retreat at the beautiful twenty-nine palms oasis inn. words can't even begin to describe how lovely it all was. the women were like gifts to us--talented, encouraging, patient and so so passionate about photography. we couldn't have asked for a better group. more on them soon.
we had three gorgeous families come to model for us. here are a few shots from one of our mini sessions. i have been having fun playing around with the edits...working on a new set of actions and presets. i promised the retreat ladies they would get to sample them when i was ready...holding my breath i could get something together. well it must be meant to be because these shots have inspired me....so much i am thinking of naming my new set the wallflowers...after this lovely first set of woman who have blessed my life and changed me for the better. xo
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03.22.2010
Reader Comments (13)
Love the new colours! Let me know when they're available!
I really love this post-production, so beautiful
Leah! Gorgeousness. Yes, that is the word I would choose to describe you, your work, your heart... it's all gorgeousness, overflowing :) Thank you for sharing with us!
Beautiful!!!
Your work is so beautiful! I love the soft sweet mood you put into your pictures! SO inspiring! Thanks! ;)
leah, these all turned out so lovely. the tones are really unique and gorgeous! i think you are onto something here and i can't wait to try them out. and i think "the wallflowers" sounds perfect :).
i.can't.wait! aretheyreadyyet?aretheyreadyyet?:)
these edits are insanely beautiful!
i am missing my wallflower friends...
Mackenzie (my youngest) said "Wow, she's really good!" Every mom wants to feel beautiful, you did this for me with these pictures! Your work turned out beautiful!
oh how i wish i could have come! i love how you have processed the images... so beautiful!
i think these have a very 70s but modern bohemian feel to them. i love them. and i'm bummed i missed this retreat, but i'm so happy to hear it went well. i really hope this means there will be another one.