Tovah

Tovah's shoot was last minute, which was no problem. I figured it may be different, but luckily it was just like any other shoot. Actually a lot more fun than I expected. Tovah was actually first of my model series to shoot. She was fantastic. She definitely has a natural talent and is a great model! I cannot wait to work with her again once she gets home!
L.v.
Courtney

Janna

Janna is fabulous, she is truly beautiful on the inside and out! We did this session in two days because of the lack of light on the first session. I really admire her desire to get things right and her open-mindedness. Working with people that are kind and passionate make my work even more enjoyable

L.v.
Courtney

When death becomes more alive

This was a very personal experience for me. I am more than glad I chose Taryn to be my model. I knew she was the right one because I have worked with her before. I felt it was important to explain my passion for this project in hopes that it would allow her to see what I see, feel what I feel. She was indirectly being me.
Thus, the story is...
I have a lot of respect for those that have died. They are lived life, been through what I haven't and are now in a place where the living can pay their respects, remember the happier times, and bring solace to a moment of sadness.
The entire shoot was meant to be dark, ethereal, and emotional--Full of passion. We started on a path just before the cemetery, where she wore a dark burgundy velvet dress. My concept was that she may have appeared to be more alive, but on the inside she was dying inside. As we approached the cemetery I slowly change her outfits to darker attire. Where lastly she would be wearing minimal and very edgy clothing. My idea was that she would be wearing less, but she felt more alive. Taryn brought more life into the poses while in the cemetery; projecting my own inner feelings toward cemeteries.
I have always had a passion for the dead, for cemeteries. I never followed the stereotypes and fear of the dead.
The problem with the world is we are so terrified of the dead, even death itself that we forget those that we should be afraid of are the living.
This shoot turned out exactly how I imagined and hoped for. I cannot thank and show my gratitude and appreciation for Taryn as I would have liked to, so I hope my words further help to explain my thoughts and feelings behind this shoot I feel so passionate about.

Thank you to those who made this possible;
Taryn Fitzpatrick
My boyfriend
my photographic inspirations