This is a continuation of my "Visions" project--an ongoing photographic exploration of themes inspired by pre-Raphaelite and Victorian classicist art, as well as folk and fairy tales, legends, and Romantic poetry.

It's pretty straight photography, as I felt this image didn't need much adornment--and is part of a shoot I'm editing right now--a shoot involving an extraordinary young woman whose modeling name is "Daphne Damage".


Daphne's normal modeling work is about as near opposite my style as you can get--but from the moment she showed up to meet me, bubbling over with enthusiasm and energy, wearing a black leather jacket, rolled up jeans, and pink striped socks, looking like a 5' tall elf, I knew we were going to have FUN.

I was right. She's a natural in front of the camera--one of those rare models who is two steps ahead of me, and comes up with poses I would have suggested before I've had a chance to think of them. I pretty much dressed her up, fixed her hair--and then let her loose on the set--and sat back and enjoyed the show.

You can see more of this young lady's portfolio at: [link] (Warning for the younger of my viewers--much of her work is slightly fetish oriented--and involves nudity, although I believe that those images are hidden by default.)

I'm dreadfully behind on my watch lists and in answering comments (ugh! 79D, 40M, 176C, 31J and 5N, at last count!)...but I'm so in love with this image--the skin tones, the eyes--that I couldn't wait to share it with you! Enjoy!