Couples Shoots Launched

Okay, so way back in April I posted some images of the 1940's Dior inspired waist cincher that we ordered in anticipation of a our couples photo shoot with the divine Jess and Jason who wanted to replicate some Mad Men scenes Don and Betty Draper style.

... Those Mad Men fans out there know what we're taking about ,)

Last Monday was the photo shoot date and with the wardrobe absolutely busting at the seams with delicious brand spanking new costumes for the occasion, Jess and Jason walked into a 1950's wonderland.

We photographed picnic scenes, kitchen scenes and evening scenes and I am so pleased that Jess and Jason have given us approval to publish two of the scenes below.

So thus begins our couples photo shoots so pop onto our website to see the prices and packages offered for couples and family shoots: www.sherbetbirdie.com/prices_packages

xx!

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Who doesn't love a bit of Tim Burton style? Well a recent client of ours Shannon is a big fan and wanted to create a photo shoot with Sherbet Birdie's help that mimicked Mr Burton's aesthetic with yet an even darker tone. "EXCITING!" we thought and got straight to it.
After a couple of attempts drawing the background we decided that creating a diorama would have the best results. We searched the local nursery, art shops, and miniatures toy store then set aside a weekend for diorama bliss.
Below is photograph of the diorama in progress, and the final results with Shannon making a fabulous Johnny Depp inspired Mad Hatter.
Thank you Shannon, 'twas too much fun!
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Holy Excellent Tattoo

We've just been forwarded this photo of a tattoo that is from our photo shoot with Jess Origliasso. How seriously supa-dupa complimentary is that? That's a first for us :) now who's next?

Sherbet Birdie Studio Insight

Hi ya'll, it's a relaxing Saturday evening so what better time to add a post and keep up to date with the Sherbet Birdie social networking?! We recently added a new wonderfully wide angled lens to our collection of camera equipment and took some photographs of our delicious studio.

Come on in and have a peek around...

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Ain't For The Faint Hearted

I am so excited I'm having heart palpitations...
We just placed another costume order with What Katie Did (our London based lingerie suppliers) and I'm eagerly awaiting the following items:

The Glamour Merry Widow:
The Merry Widow is quintessential mid-50s shapewear. Unlike a corselette, which focuses on the hips and derriere, a Merry Widow works its magic on the upper torso; tightening, smoothing and uplifting.
It's essentially a low-backed strapless bra combined with a strict waist cincher; and the result is the perfect foundation for wearing under the tight-bodiced, full-skirted gowns that were extremely fashionable in the 1950s and early 60s.
If you've ever admired Mad Men's Betty Draper in her strapless evening frocks, this is for you!
– We will be using this beautiful piece in an upcoming Betty Page shoot. Joy!

Baby Corset:
Our newest underbust style, Baby, is a little 7 inch-deep waist cincher designed to be worn under clothes. It's directly inspired by Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 1947 collection, which went down in fashion history as the 'New Look'. It was all about large busts, tiny waists and full hips, and his mannequins were all tightly laced into boned waist-nippers to achieve that incredibly dramatic silhouette.
– We are using this corset under a fabulous late 50's dress to encourage a classic hourglass shape in an upcoming Mad Men inspired couples photo shoot.

You're Not Just A Mother-'s Day

Yes ladies and gents you all know it. Motherhood is completely and utterly exhausting *cough-splutter* I mean rewarding.
Take a load off ladies and remind yourself – and him – that within your motherly exterior lies a minxy goddess busting to be unleashed. And where better to unleash that domestic goddess than the Sherbet Birdie studio, especially with our Mother's Day special edition package.

Check our website www.sherbetbirdie.com/prices_packages for more information on our Mother's Day deal, and see how past birdies have had fun with a domestic goddess theme below.
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New(ish) Backgrounds

I promised it, and now I've finally delivered it!
After our big portfolio update on our website www.sherbetbirdie.com/portfolio I am uploading a few extra peeks at some of our new backgrounds.
We are ALWAYS updating our background library because clients always approach us with new ideas... The latest, and my I say, MOST RIDICULOUSLY EXCITING background request is for a Mad Men-style 1960's kitchen scene.
Come on now, isn't that the BEST!?
I will keep you posted on our latest 1960's couple kitchen photoshoot, but for now I'd like you to delight in the below updated backgrounds.
Mwah!

The Veronicas Vs Streamer Bendy Part Two

Ta-da! Just a few bites of some of the final shots from the photoshoot so long ago... Tisk tisk Ms Birdie that took aaaaaaaaaages!

There are still more to come and I'm going on holidays next week, during which I'll be building something very special that will be used in the final images. How mysterious I hear you say... Pahh! I know!!

Okay I'll give you a hint – old fashioned hot air balloon... Gave it away didn't I ,)

BTW how special are these two beauties?!

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1950's B-Grade Movie Posters

Okay, I admit it, I have a pretty fun job.

Shopping for costumes, making costumes, playing dress-ups, baking cupcakes for high tea, serving tea out of beautiful tea sets, gossiping and giggling with clients and the Sherbet Birdie team, hair and makeup, bows, bubbles yada-yada-yada.

It's all a LOT of fun.

Then, just when you think my job's the funnest and how could it possibly be funner two clients walk through the doors and ask to do a 1950's b-grade movie poster inspired photoshoot.

I'm in heaven I thought.

I have only laughed that hard in another shoot and that was when we did the pillow fight shoot.

This was truly the raddest (yes folks, I said raddest, but it paints a good picture don't you think?).

Roz and Adrian and I spent some time sourcing references for our posters and when we had a plan of attack we forged forward and had a spectacular day. The shoot was a hoot and we were all in stitches for most of it. Melodramatic poses bring out the comedian in all of us I've learnt.

Below are two of the three posters we created, the third is for Roz's and Adrians eyes only. Sorry folks ,)

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Happy Birthday Mandy

We were all recently charmed by a spectacular client Mandy who was marking her 50th birthday with a very special Sherbet Birdie photoshoot. Mandy insisted she wasn't a photogenic gal and that she had never seen a good photo of herself. Well Mandy we simply don't believe that! These photos were beautiful, and yes Mandy very humbly ate her words when she saw the proof and realised how good a photo she actually takes.

Mandy was interested in two themes. The first a boudoir theme with a beautiful new pleated gown that we made especially for the occasion – after all it was her 50th birthday, and the second a very playful cowgal. Both themes equally full of hutzpah! Here are just a couple to tease!

Well done Mandy

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