Monday, March 10, 2014

Glinda the Good Witch: A Photo Shoot

At some point this winter, Clementine shared with my mom her desire for a Glinda the Good Witch costume. I didn't hear her confession but will tell you that my daughters spend a great deal of time in Nana's lap, giggling over and talking (in hushed tones) about girlie things. ("Mama!" they cried on a rare day that I'd applied make-up: "You're wearing mascara like Nana!")

And who--with a foot that, post-surgery, needs propped fairly often--spends days putting together a play dress of carefully-preserved taffeta (not to mention a crown and wand) with sparkly accents? My mom.

The birthday package arrived between pink eye and a snow, but I promised photos and took these yesterday while Cade watched over Charleigh and Chip (because anything for Nana!). They're completely unedited: just straight out of my camera and, with one exception, in order of how I took them.

It's been a hard, little season in some ways, but I look at these photos and feel my deep-down blessedness: my mom (her heart and talent); my daughter (her beauty and imagination); my log cabin in the woods; my camera to capture it all.





 





14 comments:

  1. I could hear Glinda's music playing as I lingered over the photos. :)

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  2. These are super, Brandee. I'm not sure why but I think the last one is my favorite. It suggests more story to come. What a thoughtful mom you have.

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  3. I really love the second one down. The backlight, her "not straight so it's really interesting" pose. EXCELLENT! The one with the bubbles is neat, too. The whole softness of it just says "wonderful child living in a fantasy". Again, EXCELLENT!

    They're all beautiful! You've got a great eye.

    Peace <3
    Jay

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    1. The second one down is the one I posed deliberately. If you search Google images for photos of Glinda the Good Witch, you'll almost immediately come upon one of Billie Burke in the exact same pose. Thanks for your encouragement! :)

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  4. So delightful! I love the ethereal light in these pics (my favourite photo is the 7th one hehe)

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    1. That's my mom's favorite, too. She laughed and laughed. hee hee

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  5. Oh my goodness this just brings joy to my heart. I so need to visit you to get a little girl fix. Your mom is the bomb! What a sweet, sweet memory captured here :)

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  6. i love you , i miss you , i miss meme.....now with that being said, your mom is the bomb.com !!! my favorite of the bunch of course is 3 and 6 for completely different reasons... I love costumes as you know they are so freeing to me....I am working on a costume event now....I just need the right ....situation.... :) can't wait to tell you about it when I see you SOON I need to hug you and your kids

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