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1930’s Harlem Renaissance
Phew!! It’s finally Friday, my week’s been a little crazy,
preparing for this wedding show next week. The kind of crazy that comes
from trying to frantically pack five days worth of work into 72 hours, rather
than one hundred and twenty. It’s madness for real!!!.. But when
sudden
inspiration like a 1930’s Harlem Renaissance photoshoot comes
your way, you can’t help but wish you could get involved…
Friday 18th October 2013
I keep seeing posts on FB from my friend Eulanda Shead about a
Harlem Renaissance love inspired video & photoshoot, trips to charity
shops, hairstyling, MUA etc…. Sounds like something right up my street!!
Hummmm… Let me drop her a Whattsap message:
Me: “Hey Girl!”
“How r u?”
“Was wondering about your vintage photoshoot”
“Have u already done it?”
Eu: “It’s 2morrow J if you’re
not busy, it’d be great to have u there!”
Me: “Hmmm... Was
just thinking how I could maybe bring my hair accessories & some of the
bridal jewellery to have featured on the shoot??... Maybe??....”
Our first mutual thought is why we didn’t think of it before??…
In a matter of minutes, everything is decided and agreed for tomorrow….Here I
am, not knowing what I am getting myself into… But
very, very excited!!
Saturday 19th
Rainy day…. Making my way down to Paddington where the first
shooting session will take place. So excited, I’ve just met such a talented
group of people. Nyla, the MUA, Tayo, the photographer, Caroline the
assistant on the shoot, and Stacie, the videographer. Meeting and putting
a face on the man who is making my friend the happiest woman in the world
is quiet something. I instantly like him…they make such a cute couple! And,
btw, Eulanda looks
shamazing!!!…. Her fab styling, with authentic pieces found in
her excursion to charity shops and that glam make up!!… Wow!! As I unveil
the pieces I brought along, I can’t help but smile to myself. This is just
perfect! This is what happens when like-minded people put their artistry
together; sublimity is created. I relish the rest of the day. Such
creativity!
My highlight of the day… When I suggested we used my Zahara
(Arabic – to shine, to radiate) hair fascinator for the ”meeting scene”.
Coincidentally, Omo had an umbrella which shade matched exactly the colour of
the bright gold Senegalese Basin quilted pillow featured on this headband. The
pillow was adorned with a spotted pheasant feather, wooden beads and a cowrie
shell. I thought the subtle highlights of yellow on the video would be a
perfect visual link for the couple.
The day was such an experience for me, I adore partaking in
photoshoots. The final result is outstanding. My creations are beautifully
showcased. Thank you Eu & Omo.
Love, Peace & Colour,
Viviane xoxo