Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A Darker Side of the Garden...


It was an exploration for me.

A curiosity if you will.

I wanted to do a set of captures from a darker perspective. Something bleak and struggling. Not necessarily beautiful but still emotional and passionate. Captures that were intense and, hopefully, told a story.

What struck me more was that Sista Khadeshia was down for this, somewhat radical, idea on my part. She pulls out the make-up and the wardrobe and we did the damn thing.

A damsel in distress.

Check it out. Do you follow it? Is it too harsh or unflattering? Or do you really get the point? Let me know what you think.













8 comments:

ChocolateOrchid said...

I like them. They are not unflattering. I see a dark story of a woman at a place in her life where she needs help.

The Gardener said...

thanks CO! I love what we did here and I like having the opportunity to explore various perspectives and not being limited to negative or positive stereotypes.

Leila Daily said...

these photographs are stunning!

The Gardener said...

Thanks Black girl...

Muze said...

pretty interesting...

Unknown said...

Peace.
I certainly dig this particular shoot.
Love to see that you are experimenting with ideas.

Anonymous said...

woah, pull no stops! a collaboratove master/mistresspiece.

KreateZen Hair and Body Essentials said...

WOW VINCE IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU AND I LOVED THAT WE DID SOMETHING UNPRETTY, WHICH FORCES ONE TO LOOK BEYOND THE SURFACE!! LOVE IT HOPE WE CAN WORK TOGETHER AGAIN SOON AGAIN THANK YOU!!

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