Behind the Scenes

Alright, you've seen the Girlhood cover and I absolutely love it. It is so precious. And the magazine, and the people behind the magazine, are truly top notch.



NEWTON'S 3RD LAW
However, this was my very first experience photographing for a magazine. And you may be shocked to know, that while it is easy to make things look perfect when you are capturing a small area of your home on film, Newton's 3rd law (every action has an equal and opposite reaction) is being played out in the rest of the home. The tidier it appeared in the shot, the messier it got everywhere else.

Our task in this issue was to demonstrate the making of a pie- primarily the crust. While I was finishing up the shots of Faith working on the crust, the little ones asked to have some left over dough- and of course being the benevolent mother that I am always seeking to be- I said yes!

Do I hear snickering?

They were playing so sweetly and quietly. What I didn't know is they were re-enacting the photo shoot at the kitchen table. Let's just say that re-enactments take even more flour than the real thing... and flour and water make a really great paste. : ) I would have realized that if I had taken the time to think about it.

Well, I wish I would have photographed that scene for you. I didn't think to until now. Wow. There is still flour paste in the seams of the table. I'll be working on tidying that today before our sweet company comes tomorrow.


THE OUTTAKES
There are also photos that never make it past the proofing stage. To follow are a few of those...


The first, I like to call "The hand from down below." It's a delightful shot with Michaela adding the butter to the flour. What a happy little scene... until the hand appears. The hand from down below! What does this hand want? Why is it here?! But seriously- Lydia, why is your hand there?



Sweet little Hailey woke up during the shoot. She is wearing her famous shocked expression as usual- this time because we are baking pumpkin pie on one of the hottest days in August! Look at those cheeks! So cute- but didn't make it into the final proofs. She is in her PJ's and might not look too kindly on being in print before she had the chance to freshen up!



And then there was this- my eye was looking for spacing and lighting. How was I to notice that a ferocious little creature had replaced my sweet Lydia in the picture? Is it the red hair? What a kook!



Ahhh... that's better.



Blessings to you!
~Rebecca

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