The Bonnie Days – Creative Portraits In Imaginary Worlds (13 pics)
I started photographing Bonnie when she was 5 weeks old as a fun picture for my husband’s birthday. I built up a “party” setting and it looked like she was dancing and having a groovy time.
After that I was so inspired and had so many ideas that we just continued taking photos and it evolved into “The Bonnie Days” project.
It is important to me that Bonnie is aware of what is going on now when she is a bit older. I set up the scenario and tell her about all the things in the “landscape.”
Then I get her ready and, if she is in a good mood, I lay her down in the middle of the set up and climb the ladder to take the picture. Her interaction with the things around her is what makes the pictures “come alive.”
When we are done, Bonnie gets to play with all the props before we clean up.
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Humla (Bumble bee)
I pay close attention to detail. I want the pictures to tell a story and to inspire the viewer to look closer.
Skattjakt (Treasure Hunt)
Råttfångaren (The Pied Piper)
I know there are other blogs like mine out there but, in my opinion, my work is unique. I work differently with backgrounds and props.
Ballongfärd (Balloon trip)
Rymden (Space)
Some of the props I already have at home and some I make myself.
Plask! (Splash!)
Måla rosor röda (Paint the roses red)
I usually sit up at night after Bonnie has gone to bed and listen to Depeche Mode and glue, cut and paste things together.
Mumie (Mummy)
Rödluvan (Red riding hood)
It’s meditative in a way and gives me a creative outlet.
Godzilla
Snövit (Snowhite)
I never add or subtract anything in Photoshop.
Vinter (Winter)
Höstvindar (Fall winds)
We will continue doing this project as long as Bonnie wants to be part of it. Or til she grows out of the frame.
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