I’ve been sitting on these photos for quite some time, leaking them out little by little, but I think it’s high time now for a little photo story…
With Downton Abbey fresh in our minds, we set out to capture the glimmer of the fashionable past, with 19teens evening gowns in an opulent setting, the gorgeous Cobb Mansion in our local historic town of Virginia City.
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| The black and white photo is my favorite photo I’ve ever taken. I think Tori looks like a super-elegant 1950s Dior model! |
Our beautiful models were Liza and Tori. You’ll recognize Liza from our Summer “Gibson” photo shoot, but this was Tori’s first experience in front of the camera. She did great!
The gowns were creations of both Liza and myself, paired with Astoria Edwardian Shoes in black, and Gibson Edwardian Shoes in ivory. Photos are a mix of both mine and Chris’. We had a good time putting this one together, and were lucky to be well-received at the Cobb Mansion, which we’ll certainly be returning to. 🙂
I hope you enjoy!
15 Comments
Porcelana
December 13, 2013 at 6:39 PMOmg! The purple dress is… splendid!
I love the photos
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:37 AMThank you!
Hayden
December 13, 2013 at 7:40 PMThose dresses (and the photos) are simple gorgeous!
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:37 AMThank you!
Anonymous
December 13, 2013 at 10:35 PMBeautiful!
Black Tulip
December 13, 2013 at 10:36 PMGorgeous!
Virginia
December 14, 2013 at 3:31 AMThe bottom one on the left, with the orange dress, looks like a painting from the era! All of the photos are splendid and the costumes superb!
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:37 AMThank you! That photo is one of my favorites too. The light was so gorgeous.
fixitfaerie
December 14, 2013 at 7:35 AMThe women look beautiful in their gowns and shoes, and all of the rest of their accessaries. And the setting is lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:37 AMThank you!
Katarina-otb
December 15, 2013 at 11:09 PMLooking through the pictures you really feel the atmosphere of the aristocratic world of the early 20th century! Wonderful work! Dresses, accessories, place, models, photos – everything is beautiful. Congratulations!)
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:38 AMThank you so much! We had a great time at the Cobb Mansion. They are SO friendly, and the house has been lovingly restored and furnished. Truly a gorgeous gem of a place.
Crystal
December 16, 2013 at 5:53 AMAhhh so lovely! I'm dreaming of the day I can return to Virginia City (not in August, I hope) and walk down their lovely boardwalk again, in costume :3 (My Canadian constitution was not up to the task in 2011.)
Lauren Stowell
December 17, 2013 at 5:38 AMYes, please do!
vintagevisions27
December 18, 2013 at 8:00 PMBeautiful photos, I really enjoyed these! Both ladies look so elegant.
-Emily
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