That 1920s look

[ndwgolf]

A few pictures from our home studio

 

[Sil]

nice work !!!!

 

[denum107]

I like these. Pretty realistic shots. I can imagine actually being there. Maybe some artwork on the wall behind her would have helped make it more authentic. Nicely done.

 

[cgw107]

FYI: Corsets were dead by the 1920s...

 

[ndwgolf]

FYI: Corsets were dead by the 1920s...

We took the pictures last month

 

[denum107]

FYI: Corsets were dead by the 1920s...

My mind went immediately to bridal gown, which I know very little about.

 

[DanOstergren18]

I love the lighting, and you did a good job getting a nice exposure considering how easy it can be to blow out white garments. I might consider replacing that seamless roll though. I don't think those wrinkles in it look good.

 

[ndwgolf]

I love the lighting, and you did a good job getting a nice exposure considering how easy it can be to blow out white garments. I might consider replacing that seamless roll though. I don't think those wrinkles in it look good.

I agree .........Since using that backdrop I have bought a steamer to iron out the wrinkles

 

[cgw107]

We took the pictures last month

Just a fashion mash-up that falls a bit flat. Sorry!

 

[terri26]

FYI: Corsets were dead by the 1920s...

Don't see what that has to do with the image - it's just a fun costume, and she looks great. Not many people use cigarette holders, either. It's just for fun.

 

[cgw107]

Have some fun. Locate a dressing table AKA a "vanity." Around since the 18thC. Huge authenticity boost for lots of period looks. Trust me.

 

[terri26]

Have some fun. Locate a dressing table AKA a "vanity." Around since the 18thC. Huge authenticity boost for lots of period looks. Trust me.

I get it. Period furniture lends authenticity to period outfits. But if one can't "locate" such furniture you make do for some fun shots. Vintage clothing is easy - and can be brought home in a bag!

 

[denum107]

I get it. Period furniture lends authenticity to period outfits. But if one can't "locate" such furniture you make do for some fun shots. Vintage clothing is easy - and can be brought home in a bag!

Where I live, in the SF Bay Area, there is a place in Berkeley called Urban Ore. It is an outfit that does it's best to recycle anything it can. I am told they give/sell at very reduced prices/or lend items to places like the Berkeley Repertory Theater, highschool drama clubs etc for their productions. They sometimes have items like phone booths, old refrigerators with the rounded corners, old furniture, old toys, etc. I believe they are still there but I haven't been there for years. Kinda cool to just go there and look around.

 

[terri26]

Where I live, in the SF Bay Area, there is a place in Berkeley called Urban Ore. It is an outfit that does it's best to recycle anything it can. I am told they give/sell at very reduced prices/or lend items to places like the Berkeley Repertory Theater, highschool drama clubs etc for their productions. They sometimes have items like phone booths, old refrigerators with the rounded corners, old furniture, old toys, etc. I believe they are still there but I haven't been there for years. Kinda cool to just go there and look around.

Places like that are gold mines, aren't they? Theater companies usually hog all the good stuff.

 

[denum107]

Yes, they are indeed great places.