"Be The Butterfly"
"Be the Butterfly" is one of the most impactful things ever said to Danielle. She has since gotten the phrase tattooed on her foot, along with a beautiful butterfly, of course. A constant reminder of who she is. With this in mind, I knew a butterfly concept would be perfect for her. Our friend, Dannielle, was full of ideas and helped us piece together the shoot. She worked her tail off behind-the-scenes! Respect! Danielle was nothing short of amazing during the shoot, as well.
Although this photo looks simple, it was anything but! There were so many variables at play, from the spinning butterfly (hung by wire) to the weight of the candle-lit lantern... Light from a nearby window casted awkward shadows across her face... My camera was struggling to focus on such a small, twirling object in low light... All while trying to capture her fleeting, real emotion. After attempts at several angles, butterflies, and a few much-needed breaks between (especially for her!), we finally were rewarded with this photo! Oh, and did I mention we had spent the rest of the afternoon, prior to this photo, on another concept?
It was the longest and most difficult photo session we have done to this point. Once I finish editing the other shot, you will completely understand why! Danielle was a star; truly the butterfly!
Both her and Dannielle have been a blessing these last few months! I appreciate their willingness to be creative, and value their friendships even more. I owe you two, once again!