The first time I saw Dr. Kelly at Western Kentucky University, I immediately thought she was the most stylish person I have ever seen in my entire life. So, when she contacted me about doing a headshot session, I was pretty much over the moon. But when we decided to turn into a combination headshot and artist portrait session…oh.my.gosh. I could NOT wait!
Dr. Kelly is part of the vocal faculty at WKU, and is just an amazingly talented mezzo soprano. She has been a featured performer all over the country, and is currently developing a cabaret series of performances in Bowling Green, Ky, for this summer! (Her husband, who made an emergency lipstick delivery during the session, is also an incredible vocalist!) Just in case you couldn’t tell from the photos, Dr. Kelly is inspired by Audrey Hepburn, and many things (musical and fashion!) from the 1930s-1950s.
We had the BEST time shooting this week…it’s not often that shooting for myself and my artistic needs perfectly matches up with what a client also has in mind for a shoot 🙂 (Sidenote for photographers: I shot this session entirely with our new 50mm f/1.4. Oh my gosh! I am in love with that lens…it takes a lot for me to put up my 24-105, but this lens definitely did it!) I also absolutely adored her vintage hats and dresses, LOVE! So, without further ado, here are a few favorites!
Starting things off with a modern headshot
Ummmmm….speechless. Still.
LOOOOOOOOOOVE!
Thank you so much, Dr. Kelly, for letting me play and have so much fun with this session! You are amazing!
She’s like a model, seriously! What a fun time! I think the 3rd from the bottom is my favorite!
Oh goodness, these are awesome! I also ADORE the veil shot.
i literally gasped out loud when i saw these. the black silhouette (#3) is so striking. i can’t wait for you to shoot my wedding in october. 🙂
Fabuuuulous!!!
They are all wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I also like the one with the veil best.
Wowee…saw these on the mpix forum a while back, but still fun to look at!