Third Shoot with Isabel

Tree Time

Isa's third shoot with me included her climbing a tree in my backyard, which goes to show that models can still surprise me even after forty-some years of shooting. Our goal for the shoot was to get some fun, sensual images in a casual setting. I've used my backyard, with its privacy fence, for many shoots since I've lived here in the Pacific Northwest, but I think this was the first time I've had a model climb my maple tree. I don't think the neighbors saw her, but it would have been an interesting sight. 

The yard has changed drastically from when I first moved here. There are plenty of shrubs and flowers for backdrops and from late spring to mid-autumn it's definitely works for glamour photography. Most all of my regular models have shot there, as well a quite a number of traveling models. There's a swing, birdbaths, a large deck, and even a hot tub that I use for for shots. Of course, I'd love a large five acre lot to landscape specifically for photography, but hey, you use what you've got. 

On the Swing