antique frocks \ pink beach cruisers \ champagne \ krysta & sheye

(This is where I almost died.) Even though it is an outtake, it was such a funny memory that I had to keep it in their gallery. This here is pretty much the ridiculous fun of our session in one shot.

Krysta + Sheye + me + champage = a ridiculously giggly good time. I would normally not partake of a zesty beverage while on a session, but these gals were like two of my best friends immediately, and they made me do it, they really did. (It was my first time drinking champagne!)

Krysta hired me as a surprise for the two of them – something to do together on a special California adventure. A reason to get pretty, and a celebration of their amazing friendship.

We had lots of ideas, lots of pretty things, and I pretty much brought my entire house to the shoot. A bike, a kitchen chair, my bedroom quilt, (this is the session in which it accumulated the sticks I mentioned here), along with a LOT of nerves because I was about to meet two people that I had really liked a lot for a long time. We met in a Jack in the Box parking lot, giggled nervously and hugged one another, and then it seemed the nerves were just … gone. One of those times you meet someone and it is like you’ve known them forever.

Krysta is bubbly and silly and deep and beautiful. Sheye is soft and quiet and sharp and gorgeous. It was a treasure to get to know them.

The light was magic, the field was magic, their friendship was magic, and I will remember this forever.

xo

Tara

PS : I was asked to participate in an art challenge at Creative Therapy. The catalyst was “When did you first fall in love?” You can find it here, and you should look, especially if you want to see me in white Bongo shorts from the 1990’s.

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  1. okay, unbelievably beautiful shoot:)

    and your “when you first fell in love story” – i am all teary and smiley;). how cute are you guys???

  2. Ooooooohhhh wow. This is gorgeous. Amazing and fabulous. I want a session like this with my best friend! Sigh…so dreamy. And yes your love story…just about the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard. :)

  3. such beautiful shots of two very beautiful, wonderful ladies! great timing too, I came to find these the other day for a second look after visiting with them in person and had no luck. These just radiate love and happiness and warmth, the perfect compliment to their personalities!

    ps. thank you for the lovely comments on my blog this morning :) so sweet. I feel the same way about you… your work and your lovely self are amazing, I need to remember to let you know that more often! xo

  4. Awesome. I’m an avid Sheye blogstalker – and now will be a crazy krysta blog stalker. Had no idea you guys were friendly . . . . beautiful images. Now you need to take the fam to Australia for some fam pics with Sheye

  5. Ooooo I was so pleased to see this title pop up on my blog reader! I was recently sent a link about Sheye’s little girl Ava. And I have devoured her words like a tonic for living my life. Her amazing outlook and her ability to share her soul just had me mesmerised. I got almost to her current day posts and came across her trip to America, and the photo shoot with you. When I clicked on the link to see the photos it wasn’t there and I was disappointed. Literally 3 days later here you are sharing that glowing spirit, who teaches me so much about life and moments and you have captured that perfectly. Thank you for sharing your magic.

  6. It’s like an alternate universe where you and Sheye have collided. I read her blog as much as yours! Love everything about this shoot, especially the bike ones. Awesome idea to document this.

  7. Perfect session. Everything about these is really and truly perfect. I love that these two did this. They’re beautiful women, and you captured them… well… BEAUTIFULLY! :) You’re an incredible photographer Tara…

  8. definitely makes me want to grab my best girl friends, throw on something pink and frilly, mix me up some dr. pepper and merlot (yes, together, cuz that’s how i like it), fly to california and run around in a field together … i guess not completely in that order … oh and have it all photographed by you.

  9. One of my favorite shoots of yours, you can just feel the emotion in the pictures. I was so excited to see Sheye in your pics, she is one amazing photographer and has had quite a journey in life, I just love her work. Great pics, love them!

  10. Wow Tara….I adore this session. You really captured the true beauty of their friendship. You have an amazing talent which is sooo very inspiring. Oh and the story about you falling in love with your husband….beautiful. It seems like something straight out of a fairytale. I love it. Thanks for sharing!

  11. total inspiration! I now want to gather my girlfriends & do a photo shoot – today!! I’d have you do it, but sadly, we’re not in CA… Thanks for sharing these – you’ve so captured their love & friendship with each other + each as an individual too! LOVE!

  12. Love this shoot! Sheye actually pointed me towards your blog. I love reading her blog. Her words are so touching. Beautiful choice of words for Ava.

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