Halloween portraits


Last Halloween, my photographer husband Rhett began the tradition of taking free halloween portraits for any neighbor or friend etc. who stopped by. This year, I got to design the set. So, I got out the cardboard and cut out a fence and tombstones and quickly painted them. I also stopped by an empty field and picked up a dead tree branch. The leaves were still attached and had the odd appearance of being blown in the wind. A black backdrop, brown tarp, and a paper moon later, we had the set. Here's a photo of my mad scientist son doing a test shot for my husband. It was fun.

4 comments:

  1. Hi Julie, very cute idea! Love the set you designed! By the way, love your site and your blog. You always are doing such good work. I just wanted to let you know that you inspire me. . .being a mommy of 3 children and an illustrator. It keeps me going when times are hard! You're awesome, keep up the good work!

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  2. Thanks Shawna and Alexiev. I'm glad I can inspire SOMEONE Shawna. That's always great to hear b/c it inspires ME. It makes me realize I'm not going it alone. Good luck!

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  3. What a fun thing to do for the neighborhood!

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