Miss Penny's shoot was a smashing success! Even though we had several re-schedules, new computer delivery, dr. appointments, etc., etc...we still "plowed" through and made it happen.

I WAS going to post the behind the scenes photos today, but have to be at school to do that (have pc's at home - all software etc., is done on mac's at school) pc's and mac files are not compatible, so it will be tomorrow. Hang in there with me girls...I'm working as fast and as much as I possibly can.

I think you will all be really thrilled when you see the shots...I hope them to be worth the wait.

Akurra of Aroma Sanctum is this coming Sunday, so things are really moving forward and fast right now. We must keep up the pace to get back on schedule.

Will notify everyone on facebook when the photos are posted! Please become a "follower" so you'll be notified immediately!

Thanks,

Rebecca

Well, we FINALLY have been awarded state of the art computers in the photo lab at school! The only bad thing is, they were delivered the same weekend as Penny's shoot! However, Penny was so gracious and agreed to shoot on Sunday versus Saturday...lost my assistant Brian's help in the date change though. So there may not be much in the way of "behind the scenes" shots for you guys to see, but, I'll see what I can do. Oh well!

It is going to be a grueling set up...cleaning up, moving equipment, getting the backdrops acceptable, THEN...the lighting/photography equipment set-up and tests. So, I think it's safe to say that it will be at least a 10-12 hour day. I do love it...I just wish it was not so physically painful. However, all of us artists, it seems, are required to suffer for our creations...guess mine is physical.

Am so looking forward to her shoot. There will definately be some special effects and magical qualities added to her shot(s). Really, that will be the case in all the shoots...only it will be more obviously in some versus others. However, there will always be an element of magick in each portrait that will be in the book.

After all it is The MYSTIC Women of Salem!!!! :}

Due to scheduling complications Penny Cabot's shoot has been re-scheduled for this coming Saturday. Hopefully, (depends on studio availability) the following weekend I will be shooting Akurra of Aroma Sanctum!

We are running behind schedule for the shoots. So, I am probably going to be making some changes and/or additions to the shoot schedule. I will alert all of you when this occurs. Please let me know as soon as you get these changes if there are conflicts or even possible conflicts with your shoot date/time. If I know in advance (like a month or so) I can fill your slot with another lady and move you to a more convenient time. The key here is advance notice. The Team and I have to "amp" it up and get back on schedule...the further behind we get the harder and more difficult the shoots are for me. Remember, I am very limited physically and believe me, shoots of this magnitude really leave me listless and almost non-functional the next day or so.

Also, everyone needs to remember that your shoot is coordinated with working on your stories with the Project Manager, William. Please remember this. We DON'T want to be land slided at the last minute with an Agent/Publishing House breathing down our necks for information/answers. This is why we are working so hard right now...so that we can ALL enjoy this ride.

Thanks Ladies...you're the BEST!

Laurie Cabot's birthday shoot (March 5, 2011) was a huge success! To view the celebration in it's entirety go to http://allure.smugmug.com/cabot/LaurieCabotBirthday

Our Cyber Wizard, Brian Miller, accompanied me to the shoot, and believe me when I tell you that I was very, very relieved that he did. As a safety measure, if the old back went out Brian was there to continue the shoot if need be. Luckily, I made it through without having to have plan B go into effect.

I will be updating this section of the blog again, right after Penny's shoot, so check back! :}

UPCOMING SHOOT WITH PENNY CABOT

Saturday, March 26th, I will be shooting Mystic Woman - Penny Cabot. She has switched with her Mother, Laurie Cabot, due to scheduling conflicts.

Penny's shoot is inspired by a portrait done by George Hurrell in the 1950's at Paramount Studios. Of course I will be adding my own lighting techniques and design, keeping it original, but the idea is ALL George. Since Penny is a very talented artist, I will be incorporating her artistic flair into the shoot. One will know she's an artist when viewing the portrait...that's for sure.

I will be uploading the Cyber Wizard's "Behind the Scenes" shots shortly after the shoot is complete.

Judging the way Penny's photos turned out from Laurie's Birthday celebration (http://allure.smugmug.com/cabot/LaurieCabotBirthday I think it is certainly safe to say her portraits will be quite beautiful!

Stay tuned!

Rebecca

This past sunday afternoon I photographed our very own cyber wizard, Brian Miller, in the studio. His portrait will be posted in "The Team" section in just a few days! Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice dinner at Rockefeller's and discussed many ideas and goals for MWS project. I will tell all you ladies that we are VERY fortunate to have Brian on our team. He is a master at networking and as you already know...everything CYBER! We have big plans for the future, some of which you will see unfold within the next few weeks. THANKS BRIAN!

Yesterday I had Penny Cabot's pre-shoot meeting at the Cat, the Crow, and the Crown. It still amazes me when I am around such incredibly creative and billiant women of this project. Penny and I discussed her costuming, lighting, poses, tones, colors, and the general message that we are trying to convey via her photo shoot. Her shoot will be a re-creation of a George Hurrell portrait done at Paramount Studios in the 1950's. Of course this re-creation will be done with my own spin on it, to keep it original...but, the basis and inspiration is the aforementioned portrait. She is scheduled to shoot in April, 2011.

For the next few days I am busy at school and planning the shoot of Laurie Cabot's birthday celebration. Much planning and organizing has gone on for this shoot. It is considered environmental and of course a location shoot...which in itself is difficult because of lighting issues. Brian will be shooting black and white film and I will be shooting color digital with portable strobe.

I am still gathering information from all of you to post in the "Mystic Women" section of the blog. It is taking longer than I had expected, so please be patient with us.

Thanks Ladies :}