Re-Post for PR - Penny Cabot - An Evening with a Princess

Truly a learning experience for this photog!  This was really the first time I had experienced a shoot with a model who had professional experience...what a joy it was!  Since this shoot I have photographed Penny numerous times and in my opinion the portraits get better and better.  Penny and I developed a true psychic connection when shooting...all I have to do is think of the emotion, the feeling, or physical poses that I want and within seconds she picks up on it and does it without saying a word.  Indeed, very rare - for sure!
We focused on professionalism and "nailing" the shots.  It really was much later in the series that I realized just how much magick surrounded this project.  I learned to pre-programmed designated music to call in the guardians along with many other magickal methods that became the "norm" for all my shoots.  What this experience brought to me was a very dear friend, and how to maintain a high level of integrity and expectation from my job as a photographer.  Thanks Penny for giving me the confidence I so desperately needed to continue on with MWS !!!


I will be releasing more of Penny's shoots on FB over the next year...so stay tuned folks...stay tuned!

Just a test shot - LOVELY!

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.

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!

When Penny arrived she was all ready for the shoot, and it only took a moment or two for her to change into a beautiful glittery dress that the strobes seemed to like very much, by bouncing off the sequins and beads in a most complimentary fashion.

I did not know that Penny had previous experience modeling...but, it only took a few shots and I knew that this gal really knew how to pose, how to work the props, and most importantly, how to feel the emotions I was looking for. She was eager to help me achieve my goals for her debut as a "Mystic Woman", and believe me she did just that! She "worked" the drapery in a way that I had not expected and truly surpassed the expectations that I did have...she took it to a whole new level. The lighting and equipment cooperated, and really we had no technical issues throughout the duration of her shoot! What a joy!

It was a long shoot, but so very worth it. I cannot wait for you all to see her top 8 shots in the "Mystic Women of Salem" photo gallery http://allure.smugmug.com, I think you will all be very, very pleased. I will be adding her photos to the gallery as they are completed...so check the above website frequently over the next 2 weeks.

The goofy photog posing with a regal Penny!

Your photog goofing around before shoot.

The set is now ready and awaits the arrival of a Princess!