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bohem on Flickr.

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from one of my most recent shoots wherein I wanted to create a Gypsy Queen and her creature comforts. while the weather was not as I wished, it was waaay too sunny, I still managed to capture several great shots and working with Alysia and Kat is always such a pleasure~

model: Alysia Miller
MUAH: Kat St. John
photography & styling: me

very pleased to say two of my images have been selected for Darkroom Gallery’s In Bloom exhibition

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hotel on Flickr.

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another to add to my series: hotel. taken at The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. highly recommended.

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lady in repose on Flickr.

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just out taking in the freshe air~

another from my recent collaboration with both Lauren and Sam. this turned out so much lovelier than I even expected.

model: Samm Harrison
MUA & Hair: LC Hair & Makeup

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hotel on Flickr.

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I just had a really lovely stay while in Spokane at The Davenport Hotel while attending my niece’s wedding and used the opportunity to add to my ongoing series - hotel. loved the giant gothic bed. the place is incedible, seriously, you gotta stay there.

my vacation is almost over. :( ……..

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vernal equinox on Flickr.

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had a wonderful shoot with a new MUA and a great model I’ve worked with before and we created these gorgeous shots of a spring flower maiden. I made the giant flower crown with a bit of know how from trini61. :) stay tuned for more~

p.s. totally hate the new flickr…. eewww

model: Samm Harrison
MUA & Hair: LC Hair & Makeup

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to stay or go on Flickr.

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had a hankerin’ to go back to this spot in Fort Worden State Park (the same place I shot this image a couple of years ago) and shoot with the old life boat again. so we did. :) the weather was lovely, we made perfect time with the ferry & I got to wear this vintage dress I bought long ago and had forgotten about.

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wildwood on Flickr.

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I had a delightful shoot with a new model this past weekend. we went to Discovery Park and it rained on us most of the time but Rachel was a star and we got some great shots. already planning more characters for her…

model: Ethereal Rose

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Indochine on Flickr.

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a sneak peek of my newest prop dress. it’s so freakin’ pretty I wanted to take a quick selfie with it. just wait until you see what I plan on creating with it! ;)

happy thursday night~

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terra firma on Flickr.

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I was looking through my images to see who I could take out and pop in somewhere else and came across this image. I thought why hadn’t I edited this one already? it’s perfect!
this image was taken at a workshop in the California desert I attended last spring. the great thing about having a ton of shots from an all day workshop is you can take your time editing them. :)

side note: ok, for some reason this image really looks like a 60’s jazz album cover to me. the fact that it’s a square frame helps I’m sure but it just screams to have “Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66” or “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass” across the top of it. don’t you agree? :D

model: Olivia Clemens
taken at a Brooke Shaden - Lindsay Adler workshop

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ring around rosie on Flickr.

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I made a huge flower wreath for an upcoming shoot and just wanted to snap a quick selfie with it. :)

hope you’re enjoying your weekend. it’s raining here but it’s still a weekend~

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perch on Flickr.

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second selfie from last weekend. I went to Magunson Park and climbed to the top of a hill that I’d never climbed before. at the top was this tree, all split & growing in different directions. it was the only thing there so I pretty much had to take a photo with it. the climb back down was easy and the day was warm and lovely. I listend to reggae with the windows down on the drive home.

I’m very pleased to say that my image tropic of cancer is showing as part of the SKIN exhibit at Darkroom Gallery this month. stop by if you’re in the area~

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breathless on Flickr.

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I’ve really been hating my selfies for a long time now. they’re so much harder than simply taking photos of another person which I’d much rather do, hands down. but I still love the spontaneity of selfies. just taking off on your own to create something, so I vowed to get out this past weekend and shoot some selfies outside (everything inside I completely hated) and to use my 50mm. another thing I haven’t done in a while. the weather was wonderful and finally felt like Spring. it was good to be out in it.

well, here’s to gettin’ back into it. :)

two images from my series hotel are featured in this month’s group exhibition in the latest issue of F-Stop Magazine.

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vintage Hitchcock - Holga on Flickr.

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I almost forgot I snapped a few film images on this shoot until I finally finished the roll and got it developed. :)

really pleased with how this came out.

model: Samm Harrison
MUA & Hair: Dani B

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high tea on Flickr.

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last month my friend Paul and I took a tour of the Paramount Theater and I snapped a few photos of the lovely guilded walls and staircases they have knowing I’d want to edit something with them at some point. I loved this pose of Alysia from our fashion shoot at the Sculpture Park for it’s uniqueness so I dropped her into this shot of the second floor balcony and basically got all Tim Walker inspired from there. :)
going to go enjoy a cup of tea now~

model: Alysia Miller
background: Paramount Theater
teacup/teapot stock: Valeriana

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color story on Flickr.

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another from my fashion editorial, color story. each look revolved around the color cobalt blue. here it was featured in her necklace.

model: Annabella
hair & MUA: Alli Mae Makeup

*** can’t wait to see you at the show, get your tickets soon, and many thanks to those who have already purchased! ***

I’ll be joining a lot of other artists in a grand showcase this February and I could really use your support! please click here and consider buying a ticket to support me. please choose artist “Elle Hanley” from the drop down menu as this helps me cover my booking fee for the show. If you do buy a ticket and are unable to attend the show I’ll send you a free 5x7 print of any of my images you like to say thank you. Just send me a message to let me know you purchased a ticket. Thank you so much for your support!! xo~

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