knack life :: final shoot
What a week it has been, and it all started off with our final styled photo shoot on Monday!Monday's shoot was seamless, a quintessential representation of the creative partnership of these five women.The locations, for example, have ranged from right here on Knack home turf, to our own homes, to the homes of generous folks around town. On Monday, we shot first at a charming and idyllic farmhouse - complete with chickens, turkeys, pigs, and bunnies - and were able to bring Audra's (the homeowner) winning style into our shots. We then moved on to Jessica's home, and ended the day at sunset right outside of our very own studio, next to the train tracks and old brick buildings.This constant change of scenery is emblematic of the lithe nature of this team, and the ease and enthusiasm with which they have taken each turn and interaction during this knack book 2 process. We have learned, together, to take a vision and carry through to fruition, and that sometimes plans change and you just roll with the punches to the collective beat of the drum.It's hard to believe that this creative partnership has come to and end (for now).#knackbook2 will be here before we know it. The only thing left to do is celebrate, and wait.
knack book two :: teaser
It is always hard for me when I am working on a book because I am so energized and excited about all of the projects being created but I can't show a whole lot of the process due to the secrecy of the book! It is hard to describe how incredibly busy I am while working on this giant project. I have 15 total projects for the new book, writing, and a photo shoot every other week from now until November 1, which is the final delivery deadline.For this book there is a lot of location shooting in homes, so there is plenty of logistical planning that has to be done as well as a huge props list to make sure we have everything that we need on hand for styling each and every shoot. I am so thankful for the team that I have working with me on this book.....Jessica, Julie, Paige and Angie are amazing and everyone works so hard every single shoot . It is fantastic to be working with such a creative and passionate team, and the pictures that are being captured for this project are truly special. I am very, very excited about the look and feel of this book and the story of home that it will tell. I cannot wait to be able to share it ALL!So, even though I wish I could show more furniture during this time, I am excited {and I hope you are as well!} about the work being done. Creating a book always challenges me to push myself physically and creatively...and I love being in that place.As you read this, a photo shoot is already underway and will go on for most of the day..... until we start to lose light!Enjoy this sneak peek!
Faces to put with names :: Knack Book 2
A few weeks ago, I wrote this post about the awesome team of women that I am working with on the Knack book two project, and I thought it would be nice to put faces with names.Here is the lineup from left to right {in the bottom photo}:Jessica Barley - Styling + PropsAngie Thompson - Knack store manager + all around creative masterBarb Blair {Me} - I do what I doJulie Dodds - FloralsPaige French - PhotographerThere is no " i " in team.......and I am so thankful for this.