Feb 21 2012

Tough Tutus

Category: Photographizzle

A few years ago, I bought a 1980’s prom dress off eBay but it doesn’t fit over my rack; it finally occurred to me that I should just dress up Sam and Steph in that and my all-purpose tutu. So I spent yesterday doing just that.

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I figured Green Man’s Tunnel would be a good location, because it’s grunge-y and abandoned, and hello – The Green Man lives there. Steph’s boyfriend Kian came with us and he really triggered that small “Mom” alarm that’s hidden inside me by doing the sorts of dangerous things that teenaged boys are born to do. Every once in awhile, he would say things like, “Hey, I have an idea” and I would find that I was spontaneously bracing myself.

He was, however, the most polite teenage boy I think I have ever met, and even carried all my shit for me. Good pick, Steph!

Meanwhile, Henry wouldn’t come anywhere near the tunnel with us because he thought the police were going to show up. So he just walked up and down the road looking like a walking sandwich-board for Megan’s Law. I was a little pissed because he’s my designated lens holder.

I lost sight of him eventually and became convinced that he was fishing in the creek across the street.

After I took the first few shots by the creek, I realized Henry was creeping in the background and had to yell at him to leave, which made him hate his life even more.

God, I really needed that.

15 comments

15 Comments so far

  1. kendahl February 21st, 2012 12:14 pm

    Love these! I’m all about girly/grunge.

  2. Tuna Tar-Tart February 21st, 2012 8:56 pm

    Thank you, Kendahl! It was nice to use the real camera for a change. Poor thing gets pushed to the backburner in favor of my phone!

  3. Stacy February 22nd, 2012 7:48 am

    Beautiful girls, beautiful photos! They look like they’re naturals as this!

  4. Tuna Tar-Tart February 22nd, 2012 10:42 am

    They made it very easy for me. I wish I was as photogenic as those two!

  5. Sarah February 22nd, 2012 4:13 pm

    Gorgeous photography! Those girls are naturals!

  6. Becca February 22nd, 2012 4:16 pm

    OMG these girls are adorable!! Wonderful shots, lady- of course with models like that how could they NOT be? ;) LOVE the pink dress with the black, btw- DO WANT

  7. Lindsey February 22nd, 2012 4:24 pm

    Lovely girls, and a lovely shoot. I love the glam/grunge thing they’ve got going on. :D

  8. Sharon February 22nd, 2012 4:28 pm

    They are both so photogenic! Plus what a fun looking shoot, I wish I could do stuff like that! Gorgeous shots!

  9. Luna February 22nd, 2012 4:38 pm

    Dude these are awesome. ^.^ Your nieces are gorgeous. I’m jealous. D= Also pleased to be giving me the dress and tutu kthnx.

  10. Kerry B. February 22nd, 2012 4:53 pm

    Awesome pictures!! Sounds like it was a blast with some beautiful girls. :D

  11. Brandy February 22nd, 2012 11:51 pm

    INCREDIBLE! I love the one with the gas mask. Blood + Pink Tutu = Pure Genius!

    Good job Erin!

  12. Trish February 23rd, 2012 10:06 am

    Woah-Your models are so gorgeous and the location is perfect- sick shoot! My daughter (who is almost 4) seen the pics with me and ran off to put on her tu-tu yelling “princess timeeeee”. So cute :). Thanks for inspiring her with beauty today!

  13. Shattered February 23rd, 2012 11:13 am

    They are so beautiful and their outfits kick butt! Great photos!

  14. Basht February 23rd, 2012 12:17 pm

    Jeepers! They are so pretty!!! And that golden hazy light is perfect!!

  15. S. February 23rd, 2012 12:24 pm

    Excellent photos – and the subjects are beautiful -!!!

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