THE PRIESTESS OF PERFUMES - AKUURA

 Akuura of Aroma Sanctum 

Akuura and I had been discussing her shoot for several months and the final outcome was to represent her business as a natural perfumer and scent designer (she is one of 3-4 nationally) as well as herself as a Mystic Woman. I knew I wanted to incorporate some of her unique bottles into the set design and that's exactly what we did. The bottles photographed beautifully as did Akuura...dream fulfilled. Let me explain that last sentence...after interviewing and getting to know the selected ladies, usually their shoot theme/goal will come to me in the form of dreams. After the dream comes is when I start doing research trying to locate a photograph taken by the early masters of photography, for inspiration. I found a shot taken by George Hurrell at MGM studios in the 50's and the starlet was wearing this glorious cape...very dramatic. That was it! Akuura ordered a fab cape made of forrest green and deep purple. We got shots of both.

Actual shooting lasted only a couple of hours, when to our Cyber Wizard's astonishment, I declared,"it's a wrap." Of course, when Brian is there to assist shoots are cut in half time wise. He not only is documenting my lighting set-ups (for future teaching/recollection) he also assisted in direction of the shoot...gracias amigo! Since the school has new computers in the lab, my former computer will be set up in the studio so I can be tethered...camera/computer. This will be absolutely fabulous and will assist us tremendously!

Akuura's photos will be in the Mystic gallery shortly, I will certainly announce it when ready. To read more about our Akuura please go to the News/Updates button of the blog.

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Many thanks Brian! For the women's page and their updated format which includes links to their sites! And thank you so much for assisting on Sunday...AND for being my escort to a very pleasant dinner after the shoot.

The Priestess of Perfumes - Akurra

Akurra's shoot was fast, easy, and quite enjoyable! Akurra is an extraordinary beauty who has a definite subdued and quiet manner about her. But don't let that fool you, behind that quiet manner is a warrioress, one of Viking descent! Freyja (as is mine) is her Goddess and Ak is quite knowledgeable in all things Viking, as well as perfumes, and astrology to boot. The second half of her shoot I enlisted the help of Freyja (and the cyber wizard) with my "majick" music and my "majick" lens. They showed up, did a Great job, and left as quickly as they appeared. The result? You'll be the judge when her shots are uploaded to the "Mystic" gallery in a couple of weeks.

I think all of you will enjoy the behind the scenes shots! Brian and I did some goofing around prior to shoot, but, hey, that's what makes it fun! The photos will be posted to the blog tomorrow.

Spread the word everyone...BE COOL, BECOME A "Mystic Women of Salem" FOLLOWER ! :}

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