Exposing what dwells within.
The newest Cville ABODE is on stands now! The feature story this month focuses on the live/work studios of three local women; two artists and one designer. I loved meeting each of these women and photographing their lovely, creative spaces. Each deserves their own post, and today I am starting with painter Abby Kasonik's backyard studio. I love the bright, open space with oversized plants and a collection of unique found objects.
It has been since March that I posted my last Living Space feature...I can't believe it! Last week I photographed a beautiful home and am so excited to share the full series of images. Here's a little preview of what's to come...
When Tina and Mark, owners of Fosteria Design and Woodworks, contacted me about styling and photographing their designs they asked if I had any thoughts about where we might set up our shoot. I came up with some ideas and met them at their home to see the pieces in person...and completely fell in love with their beautiful, historic farmhouse. Tina has done a wonderful job with the interior, using soft neutrals and natural materials throughout each room. It was the perfect setting to photograph their lovely designs, which are all made with reclaimed wood and found objects.
Tina and Mark are a talented duo, designing and crafting clocks, coat racks, furniture (check out Mark's desk!) and even delicate candlesticks. Rather than photograph their pieces in a generic setting without context, I wanted to capture them in a lived-in space that would add to the personality of their brand. Tina and I worked to style each vignette while Mark moved and hung clocks and coat racks where we asked. It was a great day, and I am so pleased with the images captured!
Check out this month's ABODE (on stands now!) for the full story about this eclectic Charlottesville residence!
I have another Stay Charlottesville beauty for you today...gosh, they manage to find the best homes to rent to Charlottesville visitors! I love the feel of this one, styled by the talented Amy Gardner using the homeowner's fabulous decor. I could move right in...
Dogs not included...but aren't they precious? :)
And, in honor of the concert I won't be attending on Saturday (sob). If any of you have available tickets...consider this a hint. :)
We spent a few days in the middle of July celebrating Brian's mom's 50th birthday in the best way we knew how...at the lake. On a pontoon boat. With mimosas...and wine...and champagne. By the pool. Eating steak. Spending quality time.
We had such fun for 4 days, and wish we could have joined the family for the full week. Looking at these images has me longing to go back...right this minute.
We love you, Mom!
xoxo, A+B
PS: the camera was passed equally between the two of us, so this is a nice mix of shots from both Brian and me.
This is the third installment of my living space series, in which i spend a few hours in a home capturing the details of the lives lived within its walls.
This is the home of Sherry, John, Clara, and Burger, the folks (and dog) behind Young House Love. I know you're all wondering...are the four of them just as charming/funny/sweet/cute as they seem on their blog? Yes, yes they are. They were so kind to invite me in for my version of a house-crashing (check out their latest on the YHL blog...gah! That house is gorgeous!) and I was in lifestyle photo heaven with all of the details and love they've poured into their home.
Thank you, Youngsters, for having me over. It was a pleasure to meet you and to capture these images of your lovely living space.
if you have or know of a living space that would photograph well for this series, please contact me here.
For the second installment of living space | amy's house, click here.
For the first installment of living space | the home of two designers in charlottesville, click here.
this is the second installment of my living space series, in which I spend a few hours in a home capturing the details of the lives lived within its walls. this one belongs to my friend amy, a small business owner, wanna-be-interior designer (her words, not mine...I think she's a pro!), and mommy to ben. I adore amy's taste, and her unwavering kindness in letting me borrow some of her fabulous pieces for my own staged shoots. if you're in charlottesville, no doubt you're familiar with SCARPA, her other baby. and my very favorite boutique.
also, if you're not from cville, or know somebody coming to visit, this beautiful home is available to rent through stay charlottesville!
if you have or know of a living space that would photograph well for this series, please contact me here.
for the first installment of living space | the home of two designers in charlottesville, click here.