I’ve been blogging for a long time now, and though I’m constantly working on improving my skills, I do tend to follow certain ways of doing things. But once in a blue moon (yeah, sorry, couldn’t resist lol), I decide to try something totally different, something that I see in a lot of pix that I think are great. Since gowns always pose a difficulty in that they’re difficult to do on site (too many avatars which even derendered cause computer issues) & 360 degree-type backdrops are hard to come by, I decided to try something new with this picture & create a flat backdrop with a texture. Results are always two-fold… The first, is MY reaction… I see changes I want to do with this type of photoshoot going forward, but if I didn’t feel good about how this shot came out, it wouldn’t have made it this far, to the 2nd judgment call. And that is how it fares in the FlickR world. Back when I first started blogging, I was advised not to worry about my stats but to blog for ME, to do shots that I enjoyed doing and that gave me personal satisfaction. And for the most part, I do that. BUT (and it’s a big but!) I can’t help but react when a pic that I feel really good about just doesn’t do well. I see it with other bloggers too… sometimes a great pic, a pic that I wished I had done, just lags behind the norm. I can never really understand why. Part of me thinks it’s all timing… WHEN you post, HOW MANY people see the post, HOW FAR DOWN you are in the award groups when they release a batch (which ties into TIMING)… BUT the fact remains that I absolutely love shots that other folks do using this type of backdrop and I find formal pix extremely difficult to shoot on site (too many avatars are always around, and even if derendered my computer has difficulty because my shoots are rather lengthy). I felt I could be much more creative if I wasn’t standing in a crowded room where I’m in the way. And I LOVE these backgrounds… so much easier to set the scene! But the bottom line is yet to be seen. In the meantime, I’m taking this stunning look out for some dancing… the gown has already been partner-approved!
- Gown: JUMO – Altagracia. Includes two versions (the gown plus a mini dress, see the ad below), plus optional gloves & a diamond “necklace”. I can’t say enough about this gown… stunning, gorgeous, absolutely fabulous detail. And the textures!!! There are three different texture “families”… 20 satin, 5 sequin, & 5 rose… all of which have the most fabulous lace trim at the bodice, the top of the sleeves, & along the bottom of the gown (you can see your shoes, which I love!). I have to say it was a struggle for me to choose which one to wear! Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, Kupra, Erika, & Maitreya+MaitreyaPetite, LaraX+LaraXPetite, I do want to mention that I had to modify my nipples & use nipple covers for the gown (then again, I’m a bit more prudish than many in this regard), but it took all of two minutes & was totally worth it! Altagracia is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the May round of Designer Showcase, open May 5th – 25th. Demo available.
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
- Body: eBody – Reborn+Waifu
- Skin: DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
- Hair: S-Club – Bella
- Eyes: LOTUS – Bubble Eyes
- Makeup: I n’ K Original – “Time Eye” Eyeshadow; Heron – Mistic Lipstick
- Moles: poema – Molly
- Jewelry: Heartsdale Jewelry – Met Gala Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
- Pose: Amitie – Martini
- Backdrop: SATO – 1001 Nights
