Salvation Mountain
And here are some disposable film shots!
And a couple of Polaroids
Photography by: Valerie Chiang
Wardrobe Provided by: Adored Vintage
Styled by: Zoe Flood (me)
Model: Zoe Flood (me)
Hey everyone! Hope everyones 2013 has been well! I’ve been severely sick for the past two weeks and it’s really made it hard to do much of anything <(T◇Tll)> I couldn’t even play video games! I missed ALA (an anime expo) which was a huge bummer (((*>д<*))) to tell you the truth it’s been really hard to see the bright side when your new beginning is still shrouded in darkness…(´；Д；｀) But I’m trying to not let my health or other things get me down! ヽ(*｀3´)ﾉ
Anyways! On to my post… About a month ago I took a very hectic and long trip to the middle of no where for a shoot! We went to this place called “Salvation Mountain” . I’ve seen the place many times before in various editorials and such (it’s a really hard place to shoot at btw). The story about it is a man was very inspired to make this mountain (it’s man made by one man) as a place of salvation, (hence the love Jesus and bible scriptures) he stayed there (it’s literally the middle of no where) for like the past 40 years I think just matenincing the mountain. Until this year he got too old to do so, so now a couple helps take care of the mountain. Behind the mountain there is a huge group of trailers of people just living out here. I assume because if salvation mountain… (there is like nothing out here) it was a really amazing experience. I’m not spiritual, but just the fact that this man dedicated most of his life to his artwork and what he believed in, is really beautiful and inspiring!
The photographer, Valerie Chiang, has a very cinematic approach to photography ( she is now going to USC for film school ) . I think it’s very appropriate for this location and series. We didn’t have hair and makeup so it was a very natural shoot, but of course the wardrobe had to be amazing! So I pulled some pieces from my favorite vintage store ever (adored vintage) even though all the dresses are from a different decade it still ties all in together I think. I’m just in love with the feeling in these photos… What do you guys think?
Hope everyone has been well!
<3 Zoe
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so good to see you back and feeling better! i was wondering if you were all right.
also, just wanted to say– these photos take me to a different world. you’re wonderful!
LOVELY!
beautiful x
Bizarre quote, that one: “Jesus…come upon my body.” Who knew there was a biblical money shot? If I’d known the bible was so filthy, I wouldn’t have stopped reading it aged nine.
Hi!
your photos are very professional and the background is excellent!
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I’m so glad to see a blogger who has a creative and unique sense of style. you look gorgeous in all of your pictures! well done.
Stunning shots! Salvation Mountain looks awesome- I think Rookie did a shoot there once
You’re always my favorite model. I’m really glad you feel better.
YOSH! Hey Zoe! new hair looks awesome and you’re really blogging, shooting, modeling, interviewing and kicking ass all over the place! awesome, so happy for you. I got off FB and I’m not doing the social networking thing anymore but I have a one day layover in LA next week on the 13th! On my way to Japan finally! If you want to grab some coffee or ramen for lunch if you’re not too busy taking over the scene. If you are I understand but shoot me an email and let me know how to get lost in LA on a Monday. Hope all is well! keep it up!