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Who cares what my style is.

Laura Rose Barth July 26, 2015

 

Let's be real for a minute. Saying I was nervous to work with TNL Denim was an understatement. What I knew of Kristi  the girl boss behind TNL was that she ran a small business featuring vintage and distressed denim. Pretty cool, huh? I have on heavy rotation three pieces of TNL Denim with five more on order. Do I hear addict? Ummm, YES. This style was different from my norm but I was in love with pairing our two styles.

So why was I nervous? Kristi's small business was smokin' but her style is GRUNNNGE and that intimidated me. 

Ask anyone, I am many things but grunge is NOT one. I adore pretty in all forms. Long flowing hair and sophisticated styles is the mantra my drum beats to. This edgy girl with her vibrant, gritty style (AND PURPLE HAIR, that I secretly adore) was the kind of gutsy chic that makes me sweat... just a little. 

 

 

She wanted to work with me. WHAT. THE. HECK?! I was equally shocked and delighted.

But, let's get a little more real here. I'm nervous before EVERY photo shoot. Seriously. It doesn't matter if it's for a big time client or my aunt Jane.

Ten years I've been playing this mind game against myself. Always trying to one up my last photo shoot. Might sound torturous, but that's just me being me. I like hard. I like challenging. I even like those clients who've been dubbed by other photographers as "problem" or "needy".

 

 

So, I said what comes out naturally for me. "Hey Kristi, why don't you load up your car with fall denim and spend the weekend on my couch."

I had baskets of doubt that I could actually make this lady happy with my photo skills but something told me I should.

What I realized by day 2 of our 3 day shoot is that Kristi and I have EVERYTHING important in common.

During a 3a.m. chat I got brave enough to ask her why in the world she had confidence I would be a good photographer fit for her brand?

Her response made me wonder what I was thinking the last ten years.
 

 

Her words were so simple and so profound it make me want to rethink my whole business. 3a.m. or not.

"You took the time to learn about me and my business. Even though our styles are dramatically different I feel like you get me and the message I want my brand to share. It's clear your business has a frame work that values all the same things I do.  It's the moving parts, or the style, that changes to fit your client and that's something I value."

 

Blow my mind, Kristi.

How have I never seen this concept so clearly before? My style isn't nearly as important as simply understanding yours. Now that's the kind of challenge I like.

I mean dang this girl is good. She even got Clint and I to model some of her denim for our fall look book with TNL. (Photo credits to the lovely, J Poochini.) Can't wait to share more.

Next Sunday at 7pm right here, friends. - So much love for y'all. - Laura

Tags denim, TNL Denim Look book shoot, Chicago, styled portraits, purple hairstyles, street style
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That's not so charming.

Laura Rose Barth July 19, 2015

 

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a photo shoot? Here's the gritty truth that's sometimes it's a little sweaty and not so pretty.

Our new pal Kristi from TNL Denim snapped pics behind the scenes from our collaboration this weekend showing off her on point vintage denim brand, tattoosnlace.

Most often my blog features the polished, perfect, end product. On a whim, we thought it would be fun to share her perspective of us laying on the ground, climbing, sweating and looking exceptionally cool. Hah. Basically, friends, I'm hear to prove to you that being a photographer is not always so glamorous. #thatsnotsocharming #thankskristi

 

Here's half of the TNL/Charming collab crew on the beach today. Big huge thank you to each of them. They totally killed it and we can't wait to publish our fall lookbook with TNL Denim.

Ever considered modeling? Stay tuned for new opportunities to be featured as a guest personality right here.

Ok. So. We are getting real over here. Wanna see more of what it's REALLY like to be a  photographer? Head over to snap chat to catch an exclusive (unedited) view of what happens behind the scenes. Yep, bloopers too. Follow me on Snap Chat at laurarosedavis.

Whew, that was fun and exhausting. Catch you next Sunday 7pm. - Laura

In Style, Behind the Scenes Tags beauty, portrait photography, TNL Denim Look book shoot, worklife
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