In trying to rebrand Miri, I have been very attracted to the concept of a journey. This journey could be through time and space, and could be facilitated or symbolized by textiles. Textiles connect us with our past, in that the production and use of textiles in prehistory was a HUGE big deal for us as a species. Textiles connect us through space, also, because they are an integral part of our individual cultures and we can share them with others throughout the world. By sharing textiles, we share ourselves.
I'd love to depict women of all ages and cultures sharing and enjoying these textiles, teaching and learning from each other.
I've been doing a lot more photo shoots with models lately (as opposed to the manequin) because the shop needs a more engaging look, I think. This week I worked with Lacey Walker, a stunning young lady who works A LOT in Albuquerque. I can see why. She is really amazing. She showed up with her sister for company, and was ready to shoot.
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In an effort to streamline the look of the photos for my new items, I decided to photograph Acacia in my living room/studio against the white wall I use as a backdrop for my mannequin photos.
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We've got one of the most BEAUTIFUL campuses in the world right here in our own neighborhood! The University of New Mexico is right down the street from my house.
It only seemed right to do a back-to-school photo shoot with the lovely and wicked smart Acacia for our new fall stuff.
Another glorious day with Acacia. This time we went down to the Bosque. A bosque is the green strip of land on both sides of a river. So, really we've been going to the bosque all along, but this time we went to THE Bosque near the Rio Grande Nature Center at the end of Candelaria in ABQ. It's got a museum and visitor's center, maintained trails, and picnic benches. They also have a rescue center (Wildlife Rescue, Inc. of New Mexico) for any wildlife in distress. Last year, my son and I brought in a tiny nest of hummingbird babies that had been orphaned during a really bad storm. The lady told us that this is a very common occurrence during the wet season. They got accommodations for millions of hummingbird babies down there! They also have a great page with info on what to do when you find a hurt animal here.
