A few more from New Orleans…

Anonymous woman in the red dress… I love you.

My partner in crime, Amanda from Bel Momento Photography:

We totally crashed a wedding!  Well, for a few minutes… haha.

New Orleans, I love you!

Frida Kahlo has always sort of been a hero of mine – she was a quirky, colorful, strong person who didn’t let the traditions of her era, or a lifetime of painful medical problems, stop her from being herself, loudly and proudly.  She maintained an aggressive, strong sense of self until the end… when she was very sick, she had a major art gallery event.  Her doctor told her that under no circumstances was she allowed to leave her bed.  She got around this problem by having her entire bed, with herself still tucked in, delivered to the art gallery in time for her opening.

Her sense of style was incredible and immediately recognizable.  I’ve been wanting to do a Frida shoot for a long time, and I finally found my perfect Frida in Hailey, a sweet, gorgeous senior from Nederland.  I only jabbed her scalp with about a million bobby pins before we got the look down – I think she pulls off Frida perfectly!

Hailey – you were SO amazing!  Thanks for such an amazing shoot! :)

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Jan DeBellis January 26th, 2012

Amazing………you captured the spirit perfectly. Looks like you are doing well Molly.

lad January 27th, 2012

Absolutely wonderful! I love each one!

jan o January 27th, 2012

so you absolutely nailed the color drama. wow! what punches of bold and bright and intensity. and you found the perfect gorgeous and mysterious model for the shoot. i esp love the close up in front of the stucco wall, with metal railing in background…and of course, the traditional frida with the red scarf and also the first couple with the bright green backgrounds. the color is so rich in each one, its captivating. thanks for sharing with the rest of us.

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I was in New Orleans this last week for Imaging USA, and I got a chance to hang out with Aviva, a tanner, double-dutch champion, and long-lost friend from college, who just so happens to be the most incredible warrior princess ever.  I’ve always loved Aviva’s style, and it was amazing to wander around a city this cool with a person this cool and take pictures.

I’m in love with the colors on this building:

We found an old carriage covered in rusted tin pieces and turquoise fabric and awesome little things.  She told me it’s some kind of art installation, and when it’s open, the inside of the carriage is filled with dioramas.  Even though it was closed, it was one of the coolest things to randomly run into on the street – it made me think of the Headless Horseman and gypsies.  I think I was probably making some sort of little girl squealing noises when I saw this :)

Aviva – thanks for being so gloriously awesome.  So glad we got to hang out!

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Lindsay Spaulding January 23rd, 2012

hi molly! these pictures are amazing and so is your friend:)!!! you really seemed to campture the New Orleans that I picture in my head. I really need to get down there asap! Can’t wait to talk about your adventure!

brynn January 27th, 2012

missed meeting aviva, passed the carriage daily, so we should return together

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It’s a new year… meaning that I’m starting to gear up for another season of kick-ass seniors!  I’m so excited – I absolutely LOVE shooting seniors, and I can’t wait to meet you guys!  As you might know, we moved to Longmont last July, and I’m stoked for the upcoming senior season on the Front Range!  Yay!

Cedar House is now casting for senior models for the CLASS OF 2013.   If you’re part of the CLASS OF 2013 and are interested in earning some free senior portraits, I’d love to hear from you!  Here are the details:

SENIOR MODELS are class of 2013 seniors who will have the chance to earn discounts on their portraits by referring friends.  We’re looking for some cool upcoming seniors who are involved in their schools and communities, have great style,  love the camera, and love talking to their friends.  The more friends you refer, the greater your discount!

Seniors from all locations are eligible – it doesn’t matter how far away you live, because I love to travel!  A maximum of 2-3 models per school will be selected, so be sure to apply ASAP if you’re interested.  If you’re selected, you’ll come in soon, when you’ll have your makeup professionally done and we’ll do a mini-session to give us a chance to meet each other and get some fun shots for Facebook.

So, if you think you might be interested, CLICK HERE TO APPLY!  I’ll hook you up with the details, and we’ll get this started!

I’m not doing many kids sessions these days, but here’s a fun one I shot before I left for the holidays, at an equestrian center in Evergreen.  These two are so cute!

I love these two!  Such great light inside the stables.

So cute it’s unreal!

Happy Monday!

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debbe January 9th, 2012

love them

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