The sun is in my hair

Thursday, July 1, 2010
First off: a bit of news: If you read yesterday's post, you know I had a photoshoot scheduled yesterday. Unfortunately, the makeup artist was sick, so the shoot was postponed. But the model and I figured, 'Hey, we're still available! Let's do a mini/casual shoot on our own!' So off we went to the very cold beach in San Francisco. I'm actually glad things worked out this way because I was able to treat this like a trial shoot-make sure all the props looked good, lighting was good at that time, etc. and change anything that needed changing before the bigger shoot.

The shoot didn't last long because it was so cold, but it was nice getting to know the model, who is super sweet. I shot both b&w film and digital, so I'm going to develop the film today-I hope it came out good! For now, here are some digital shots:
The sun is in my hair
The sun is in my hair
The sun is in my hair

model: hanna @ diva models

P.S. I'm taking off tomorrow to enjoy the long weekend we have here in the US. See you all here on Monday :)

36 comments on "The sun is in my hair"

Raji on July 1, 2010 8:10 AM said...

These are beautifully shot photographs

April on July 1, 2010 8:11 AM said...

Wowsa.

muchlove on July 1, 2010 8:40 AM said...

gorgeous.
for those photos I used Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia 200

BARGAIN BEX on July 1, 2010 8:42 AM said...

i love the glowy light through her fingers in the second photo ... so pretty!

The Drifter and the Gypsy on July 1, 2010 8:50 AM said...

@muchlove: Thanks! I might try it soon :) I love experimenting with different films!

Kathleen Rhea G. on July 1, 2010 8:55 AM said...

The pictures turned out lovely :) Can't wait for the bigger shots!!

oh, hello friend. on July 1, 2010 9:05 AM said...

theyre lovely Micaela! love the background and light coming in! :) hope to see you at the end of july at renegade! xo.

curious constellation on July 1, 2010 9:06 AM said...

Amazing photo's, the lighting is perfect (:

katrina on July 1, 2010 9:58 AM said...

my my my -- these photos are gorgeous! well done, Micaela. :) i can't wait to see your film results.

Victoria Bennett Beyer on July 1, 2010 10:26 AM said...

That light is amazing!

The Drifter and the Gypsy on July 1, 2010 10:56 AM said...

@oh, hello friend.: thank you! And yes, you will see me there :)

smitten on July 1, 2010 11:23 AM said...

Yes, the warm backlighting is beautiful!

Tonia on July 1, 2010 11:41 AM said...

great photos - you obviously just have a natural eye for a great shot which is worth more than any props, make-up artist or lighting specialist!

The Drifter and the Gypsy on July 1, 2010 11:46 AM said...

@Tonia: Aw, thank you! I think the lighting is more important than anything else!

Carmel on July 1, 2010 11:50 AM said...

Great shots! The lighting is so perfect. What camera(s) - digital & film - do you shoot with?

Away with the fairy's on July 1, 2010 12:03 PM said...

These look fantastic! can't wait to see more :)

http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

The Drifter and the Gypsy on July 1, 2010 1:07 PM said...

@Carmel: Thank you dear! For digital, I use a Sony Alpha 200, for film, a Nikon FM.

raspberry pancakes on July 1, 2010 1:40 PM said...

beautiful! i love the first one

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tiffany. on July 1, 2010 3:37 PM said...

coulda fooled me! looks god!

dear colleen on July 1, 2010 9:05 PM said...

these are beautiful... can you use photoshop? because I just quickly played with the levels and curve on the bottom shot so I could see a little more detail in the face and it looks amazing.

The Drifter and the Gypsy on July 1, 2010 9:14 PM said...

@dear colleen: Thanks! These are all straight out of camera, well, except for me boosting the contrast. I got home late last night and was too tired to play around with the photos in photoshop. Please email me the image you edited so I can look?

Abby on July 1, 2010 9:29 PM said...

They came out really well! She's pretty too.

rosanguyen on July 1, 2010 11:27 PM said...

Splendid! I'm having a two week holiday now in Australia (specifically NSW). I love the photoshoot! it looks so stunning, the natural soft lighting!

See Hear Say on July 2, 2010 5:42 AM said...

nice, look fwd to seeing the film shots too!

Spence. on July 2, 2010 7:39 AM said...

Stunning photos - I love the lace crop top!
Lovely blog :)

http://www.simplyspence.blogspot.com/
x

Marie on July 2, 2010 7:57 PM said...

These photographs look beautiful! Enjoy your long weekend!

Louis Duke on July 2, 2010 9:37 PM said...

these are wonderful
you are very talented
natural shoots are the best
you can tell shes cold

emma on July 3, 2010 8:28 AM said...

beautiful!!

Jodi on July 3, 2010 9:30 AM said...

Hi! I remember your post about your trip to India, so I thought you'd love what I am doing.

I am moving to India this year to volunteer! I'm so so so excited about it and am going to be working in rural areas trying to provide basic services that we all take so much for granted. It is going to be an amazing trip and I'm fundraising for it right now!

If you spread the word you get a MOOD RING!

Pretty sweet eh? :)

http://www.ifyouneverdid.com/2010/07/spread-word-get-mood-ring.html

FASHION ICE on July 4, 2010 11:29 AM said...

love the lace top, great photos! come follow me http://www.fashioniceice.blogspot.com

Joanne on July 4, 2010 3:49 PM said...

The beach!! How exciting! Such pretty photos! :)

Flowerchildstyle.blogspot.com on July 4, 2010 4:32 PM said...

Luv it! Very sweet and romantic and the lighting is great!

www.Flowerchildstyle.blogspot.com

kiki on July 4, 2010 4:48 PM said...

Hi Micaela! These photos look great. I don't event think they need to be reshot but am looking forward to seeing those as well. I hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Grace on July 4, 2010 7:01 PM said...

The digitals look great my dear!

Love Grace.

Lolo on July 5, 2010 12:12 AM said...

I can't wait to see the film shots! If they're anything like these I'm sure they'll be beautiful.
The light is wonderful.

Issa Mitchell on July 11, 2010 8:00 PM said...

I found your site from someone who follows you who follows me and just fell in love with your blog! I love the photographs, can't wait to see more posts!

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