(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.
okay, unbelievably beautiful shoot:)
and your “when you first fell in love story” – i am all teary and smiley;). how cute are you guys???
Ok one of my favorite shoots!! Beautiful Tara. I love the one where they are laying head to head..oh and the out take one..priceless. haha.
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. :)
stunning! and fun…love the out-take :)
oh my goodness – ok that love story is soooo amazing! And I love the shorts – I’m sure I had a pair just like them! And these photos are stunning – love their dresses!
WOW! stunning beauties…. the girls and the photos! love that location.
Wish my outtakes looked like that! Beautiful work as always!
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
Okay, those last two are the icing on the cake. This is amazing. And, the above Jen is my best friend, and yes, we will have Tara photograph us together sometime. :)
These are drop dead gorgeous amazing!! So airy and beatiful. My favorite eye candy in a loong time.
These are so good, so really really good. You are consistently amazing.
Absolutely beautiful, Tara. These two woman and the images are magic. Wow.
This is so awesome, Tara! I feel like this shoot is a celebration… of shared “womanhood”, of friendship, and of joy. Bravo!
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
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.
freakingggggg love it.
Oh these are fantastic!!!!!! that bike shot…love!
A new favorite–Tara, these are freaking amazing!!!!
These are the most amazing photos I’ve ever seen, I think… I am blown away by them!
gorgeous shoot my word! had to look over and over again. love, love this shoot.
Beautiful shots!! Their dresses are to die for-love them!
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.
Amazing! Every single one of these is just breathtaking! You are such an inspiration with your beautiful works of art!
Stunning photos! So gorgeous.
WOW. This is so gorgeous. And a bit of a departure from your typical work Tara. I love them all!!!
aaaaaaaaah, bliss.
These are just beautiful! I keep looking through them because I love them so much. What a wonderful way to capture such an amazing friendship. Makes me want to call up my best friend for a chat!
Amazing. I want a friendship like this. And then I want it photographed like this.
this is such a gorgeous shoot! very pretty ladies in a beautiful place, made more beautiful by you.
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…
This is such a beautiful session. I love the vintage dresses. Also that outtake might be my favorite shot of the bunch.
I love this so soft and pretty . where was it shot at ?
Gorgeous session. My best friend and I have been talking about doing a photo shoot together, and I will definitely be looking back at this for inspiration.
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.
gah! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! I thought they were sisters at first. They have the same eyes. I love the girly vibe. Pink rules…especially in Chucks and cruisers.
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!
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!
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!
Love your writing on your first love post Tara. Awesome.
I love everything about these. Sheye and Krysta look gorgeous….and the photos of course are always amazing. LOVE Sheye’s dress with the pink sash.
I didn’t want this post to end! Oh so beautiful, every little aspect. wow.
You. Freaking. Rocked. It. Out.
And Cons with dresses is always cool. Love!!!
Amazing!!
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.
i love this. sounds magical
Love this!
I love this session and your processing is beautiful and so appropriate for these. And your love story — you met when you were 8? Wow! Amazing. Beautiful.
woah tara
your love story brought the tears
just when i thought i was safe for the day
I have no words. Simply amazing. (maybe you should drink champagne when you are shooting more often). ;)
OMG! ~love, love, love