Photography by Marla-Dee: Take Two

We had our first shoot for Moda Munchkin with Little Darla Fae. It was something that was planned for, but you know, even all the planning in the world can sometimes not workout. This shoot was fun, as I prepped for it and made some extra things, like the custom banner just for Little Darla Fae and a stuffed strawberry that the Bella Mia could keep afterwards. I really enjoy styling and being creative. I also had a lovely assistant, Casey, by my side helping me the entire time. This girl is phenomenal with all those little details that matter so much.

So, our objective was to shoot the outfit for Little Darla Fae with my daughter being the "model".

Day One:

-Preparing for the shoot by finishing up the banner and stuffed strawberry

-Packing up items from my list

-Iron Outfit

-Prepping the Bella Mia with Hair/Light Makeup

-Packing up car

-Off to location: Here is where we run into a snag. I had an idea for a location, but NEVER confirmed it beforehand and so I was left driving from my point A idea {not working out} to point B. Compromise, yes. Best way to start a shoot, not so much. As we are scouting, we stopped at a few other locations and poor Casey falls down in a ditch and cuts up her leg and hand. Oh boy, I felt so bad.

So, we find a field that is PUBLIC and are able to set up. There were even daisies in the background. Awesome! We break branches from trees, discover some bones {yuck} and get the table set, banner,etc. We are ready for the shoot. A - C - T - I - O - N! Or so we thought.

At this point, I must say that the Bella Mia is tired {she had just returned from a four day stay at her grandparents with her Daddy and they were busy the entire time}, so she was kind of a poopy head and my CAMERA malfunctioned! What? Are you kidding me? Do I have a back up camera - NO! It is on my wishlist.

So, after all those hours, we are packing up and heading back home. With no pictures.

DAY TWO:

I need to get this assignment done and so we decide to try again. The CAMERA is fine now. Not sure what really happened, but might have to send it out for a checkup.

Everything is still in the car from the day before, so I didn't have to pack up the car. Just primp the Bella Mia and drive to the location. Oh, on this day, we had the wackiest weather ever. It would rain for two minutes and then the sun would shine. So, it was a little of a gamble to try it, but it needed to be done. Needless to say, after trying to set up once and getting caught in the rain, we were able to produce some results. Whew. It was fun.