heather españa and her woodland creatures

Picking out from different (whimsical) themes¹, surprisingly woodland has stuck to me like gum. [Bec I can't stop thinking about it] I had spent a good five days with Google, Pinterest, and HWTM. And somewhere between these geniuses, I got directed to this.

Heather España is an insanely talented photographer from Portland, Oregon, who shoots with delight and imagination. She brings out the essence of people, and puts so much joy and warmth in their pictures. One can be a photographer with hard work and cameras, but... To be the photographer that she is, it takes a lot deeper than that. She makes it seem natural, thanks to this God-given gift.

Her portfolio is beyond amazing, but what got me was her Woodland Creatures photo shoot. This series got good looking models, insane make-up, and a great crew and set; but Heather, being 'Heather', made it look even more out of this world. The shoot was whimsical, like living in a fantasy; truly a dream come true. All photos seemed impossibly alive and just... surreal. I felt the magic in this series, and hopefully it will bring the same effect to you.

So here goes the magic that is Heather España.






















Also, the crew of awesomely talented human beings, that made this photo shoot possible.

Art Director: Rachel Morell
Assistant Art Director: Jordan Shreeve
Photographer: Heather España
Production Assistants: Andrew Watson, Stephanie Grosse
Wardrobe Design by: Rachel Morell
Prop Creation & Styling by: Rachel Morell, Heather España, Bob Dexter, and Andrew Watson
Model: Sadie Olson [Deer], Krista Ray [Rabbit], Kaela Tanner [Fox]
Make-up: Rachel Morell [Deer], Andrew Watson [Rabbit], Stephanie Grosse [Fox]

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¹ Planning the Christening of Elle was such fun. Though I got no normal sleep during those months, it was still worth it in the end. But now that that's done, it doesn't mean that's the last of planning for this party mom. With Elle being 4 months old young, I am starting to plan her first birthday as early as now, to get and enjoy eight months of prep. (Yay!)