Project Ophelia

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Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords may be no basis for a system of government, but it's an excellent prompt to riff on in this series of gestural Waterhouse-inspired romantic aquatic photoshoots. Your session ticket gets you 5 gorgeous pre raphaelite portraits starring you, in whatever way you choose to navigate the theme of floating amid greenery in a fancy dress. Tempting rusalka? Tragic maiden? The Lady of the Lake? Glam-punk Mermaid? Go gothic? Anywhere from Demure to Boudoir? The only fixtures here are flowing sheer fabric, foliage, and dramatic posing in our simulated pond. No one will believe you that these were created in a Western Massachusetts backyard. Wardrobe - stuck on what to wear? If your closet is coming up short on costuming that really nails the theme, mix&match from this Amazon wishlist to craft the perfect look. Everything here is handpicked to work well for the project, on a budget. Want to take the prompt in a whole new direction? GO FOR IT - that's great! These options are only suggestions that are guaranteed to flow well in the water, for anyone who's looking for a jumping-in point. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15R1K34OJMH9W A Note on Wigs - They float and flow incredibly well in the water. Don't hesitate to use a wig in your costuming if it fits the look you want, because they're very well-suited to water shoots. Also - Don't forget to seal your makeup with a good barrier spray! Water might love wigs but it's hostile to makeup Project Dates - Minishoot days will be happening: Sunday July 27 Sunday August 9 + 10 and Saturday & Sunday September 13 + 14 Private sessions on other dates will be available upon request at standard private session rates, so if those dates don't coincide with your free time, and you've been longing to be part of this, don't hesitate to ask at ContactMGNorris@gmail.com and we'll put something on the books outside the main project shoot days. Accessibility - if you have mobility concerns which might make stepping into water, over the side of a 2ft tall pool wall, a challenge, please let us know and we'll work together around whatever the specifics are to make this possible for you. Delivery - Expect your files within 2-3 weeks of your photoshoot, delivered through the Project Ophelia gallery link you'll receive when you sign up for your spot. Unless otherwise specified, this time, your photos will be chosen for you, for best results, with the utmost care taken.