The Tara Sessions.
Clearly, I love photographs. But photographs including myself, not so much. I know a photogenic subject when I see one and I also know that me, I’m not one of them. I’m fine with this fact, I just figure I got a good phone voice, my sister got photogenic.
So, one recent day, I was admittedly filled with part excitement, part terror when Krysta informed me she’d done a secret little something and booked us a shoot with the incredible Miss Tara Whitney. What? With me? As in me on the other side of the camera? Breeeeaathe.
As the day drew closer, the excitement mostly took over the fear and we madly planned, bombarding poor Tara with random texts and emails. I can’t think of anything worse than photographing two pedantic, detail obsessed, indecisive photographers but if she was daunted, she didn’t appear to be. We enticed her with promises of champagne and frivolity and it must have worked, she showed up.
Laden up with forty thousand props, we struggled along suburban streets until suddenly we were there. The perfect spot. Hazy light, dusty tracks, gorgeous fields. All the things we’d hoped for. Throw in some vintage frocks and a pink bike and we had ourselves a dream session. Photos aside though, the afternoon we spent together was without a doubt, a highlight of my trip to the States. We didn’t stop laughing the entire time. And when we weren’t laughing, we were just so relaxed and happy and comfortable. Who would have thought?
And then, the bonus..the photos are just beautiful. The whole purpose behind Krystas gorgeous idea was to simply capture the friendship we share, and Tara did just that, so perfectly. Krysta, thankyou for a truly beautiful gift. Tara, thankyou for a truly beautiful day. (Again, I’m sorry I tried to run you down with the bike.) If you’d like to see the result of our splendid time together, you may go here. (Password: field)
S xx
*Added an out-take Tara emailed through..I wasn’t kidding about the near demise of Miss Whitney at the hands of my inexeperienced bike rider-self. If we’d audio taped the event you’d hear be shreiking “Tarrrrrraaaaaaaaaa….Stoppppp the biiiiiiike”. Like she could.
88 shared sentiments
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Simply.BeautyFull.
And what a gift for your avid followers that you share them with us :)
You are both stunning and the bond between the two of you is so obvious.
Thank you so much for sharing!
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Oh honey they are perfect!! What a gorgeous gift. You.look.amazing.
x
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Why have I NEVER thought of a photo session for my 2 ‘Besties’ and me??? What a great idea. These pics are great!!!!!!!
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Thank you so much for sharing those with all of us. What a treat!
Sheye, Darling~ You are stunning! Not photogenic?! Silly girl!
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Wow. She is such an amazing photographer. I have admired her work for some time and these shots are stunning. As I went through the slide show, I kept saying “this is my favorite” and the next shot would pop up, and I’d think “No, this is my favorite.” I can’t choose! The bike photos – especially the one of Krysta walking away with it. The bubble gum shot. The close ups of each of you individually, the ones of your heads together in the grass. Awwww… such great photos and such a lovely gift. You obviously have a beautiful friendship – thanks for sharing.
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How truly wonderful! This is just another reason one should go with a friend’s ideas, even if one is not 100% inclined.
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BEAUTIFUL :) “loverly” :)
I loved the one of you on the bike and number 30!
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that is the most amazing set of photos. they tell such a beautiful story of friendship! what an amazing gift and a precious keepsake for both of you! i love tara’s work but this set was definitely different– but just as magnificent as her child/family work.
the dresses were GORGEOUS too.
i am in awe.
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Girls, frocks & Champers, how could you go wrong????
Looks like this afternoon was well spent ‘filling your cup’ in more ways than one ☺
♥x♥
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those are simply beautiful…you are gorgeous! ;-)
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lovely, s:)
l,
d xxxxx… x
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Oh my gosh, those photos are so gorgeous! You two looked like you were having a blast!
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i LOVE these photos- yoou both look stunning and she did a great job!
PS i want (NEED) all those beautiful dresses ; )
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OH. MY. GOSH.
These pictures are sooo glorious!
What a treasure!! Each and every one was my favorite ~ thank you for sharing!
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you lie when you say that you’re not photogenic. you totally are!
i love seeing the photographer on the other side of the lens. it’s always a nice surprise.
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Wow. beautiful. love to be able to see a whole run of Tara’s work. absolutely gorgeous!! So glad I found you by the way :)
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oh, this has to be one of the cutest sessions i have ever seen.
you are truly beautiful in every way!
thanks for sharing your gift with us.
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What a beautiful session. Fantastic job by Tara W. She has such a fantastic eye & I feel like Iknow you just from viewing the shots! You will treasure these for a lifetime.
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OMG, that outtake is hilarious!! LOL! :)
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ah! this post made me smile ~ looks like you girls had a fab time.
great photos!
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sensationally beautiful <3
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just beautiful! makes me want to grab my best friend and go for a photo shoot. Love all the vintage ware. Where can I get a pink bike like that? I love it.
God Bless!
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Oh ma gawd Sheye! Let me just reiterate what these wise women above have said (& say) loud n clear that YOU ARE SUPER DUPER PHOTOGENIC! I know this Tara chickie is a talented lass by the looks of the photo shoot (Jealous me!), but to put it bluntly…..you can’t shine a turd! You guys made it easy for her to shoot away (I’m sure she’d agree). You are both so ‘purdy’! Hard to pick a fav shot, so I’m not going to! They’re all little beauties…
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oh Sheye, unphotogenic my arse, you look so gorgeous! both you and Krysta. these are all amazing, it’s obvious what a close connection you guys have. simply stunning.
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Sheye.. my gosh those photos are simply breath-taking.. I love Tara’s work and she certainly did a beautiful job.. You and Krysta are both just gorgeous.. and I love the connection you two share, Tara really captured that so well..
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What a great idea, and you didnt even have to do the work. The photos turned out awsome and looks like you had some fun too.
I just left my sister in another state Sunday, I wish we had thought of something like this. Have a great rest of the week.
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Thanks for sharing these! They are absolutely beautiful.
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Just LOVED every one of those gorgeous shots
Adore the location, frocks, wine and bike
They all made me smile
Simply Stunning!!!!!
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You….and your smile….are beautiful.
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What a dream shoot, these are absolutely amazing.
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Truly beautiful..I don’t believe I’m photogenic but I see the beauty here- I can hear it in your words too.
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I love seeing in frames, I love the beauty in the ordinary, I love my camera, I love that when I see images I hear too. I love the latelight, I love finding moments I didn’t imagine and I love creating moments I did. I love learning more every day, I love sharing what I’ve come to know, and I love making pictures pretty.
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Those are divine. Gorgeous. Like the spinning one too! It reminds me of the picture of Ava running through the yard. The joy just radiates from both of you.
P.S. I have serious vintage frock envy.