opal: future gowns inspired

a look behind the scenes

My name is tammi swanson. I am a photographer, a children's clothing designer, and a stylist. I have also been a model, and a hair and makeup artist. My life, it seems, has always been surrounded by photo shoots and the fashion industry. My passion is children's editorial photography, and children's clothing. The stylist in me is always searching for the perfect items for photo shoots, so I have finally decided to turn my ideas into a children's collection. I see the end result, which is the photo shoot, in my head, and that is where I begin. I describe my designs to my pattern maker, we work out all of the details, and then I shoot the pieces the way I have them envisioned. It's all about creating a story, the mood, the beauty of childhood. I love the children in rennaisance paintings, pale sea and sand colors and tree-lined paths. I love formal gardens, small towns, farms and the countryside. Hopefully, some of you love these things too. This blog will tell the behind the scenes story of how it all comes together. Including what's really going on before, during, and after the photo shoots!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

future gowns inspired

Sometimes and image is so perfect as it is that it can't be improved upon. Sometimes an image inspires you to do something similar. Sometimes and image sparks an idea that is completely different. I usually get an overall concept for a photo shoot or a dress design from about 20 different things I've seen somewhere.(plus of course life experiences!) This is why I love the internet! Ideas move and shape and form so quickly! It's creativity on high speed. So inspiring! I feel a photo shoot coming up soon...