Twinkle, Twinkle

I shot one of my all time favorite shoots a few weeks ago for the new issue of Rue Magazine. With the brilliant help of stylist Kate Riney & and prop/set designer Jess Hammer, I was able finally able to bring to life a long time ideal of re-creating an iconic papermoon image. Model Franki Holton wears a dress by Eva Franco. 

Paper moon photo booths were popular attractions at fairs & carnavials startng back in the early 1900s. I have scoured the internet collecting some of my favorites, while looking for the right oppoutunity to shoot my own. In the 70's Peter Bogdanovitch directed Paper Moon, one of my all time favorite films, based failthfully on a terrific book called Addie Pray. I even named my childhood cat Addeline after the main character.

So from these bits of inspriations archived in my brain and the creative go ahead from Rue's editor Crystal Gentilello, we created a star themed fashion spread. The beautiful hair & make up was created by Dina Gregg for Aim Artists. Above Franki wears a bralet by Claire Pettibone Heirloom Lingere & sparkle cardigan by Orla Kiely. Necklace and earrings from Mr.Kate and headpiece made by Jess Hammer.

One of my favorite shots that didn't make the spread, shot in the parking lot of my local Big Lots. Wearing an Orla Kiely swimsuit with cardigan, bracelets & hat by Trina Turk, scarf Barney's New York.

See the ones that did by clicking here!

 

all photos (except vintage papermoon montage) & content © Lara Rossignol

Kawaii in the Hood

The best part of a new location are all the new possibilities right outside my front door. Using my new surroundings as a backdrop and a fantastic team from Aim Artists and Next L.A. we created this shiny new issue of Fresh Pie. If you are on an iPad click here to view. Enjoy! 

styled by Jen Pinkston ❀ hair & make up by Eric Barnard 

models: Lena & Savannah for Next L.A. 

 ❀ Bonus Giveaway! ❀

To celebrate Pie's third year you can win this beautiful silk poncho designed by Lesley Evers. To enter go to the Lesley Evers Facebook page, click the "Like" button and leave a comment on the designated post which should be up a little later today (commenting here will not enter you to win). One lucky winner will be selected via random.org, deadline for entry is midnight (pacific), April 20th.

all photos & content © Lara Rossignol