08/28/2017
This project took careful planning and ex*****on.
I've been inspired by a lot of editorial work these past few months. A few specific peers of mine influenced me to try new avenues. So I spoke with Regina Marie Cosplay about trying something completely different than cosplay. We brainstormed some ideas and we came up with the idea of the dress, which she built from scratch. The speed and craftsmanship she spent on the dress was amazing and we were both happy with how it turned out.
When assembling a crew I couldn't think of any others besides Cospix's very own Vince Rants, and Brian Ewell Photography to accompany me to the desert to make sure this project takes off without a hitch and ends in success. the combined minds and ideas made this entire photoshoot a success.
We traveled to the Alvord Desert, located in New Princeton, Oregon (7 hours from where I live) to take photos of the dress, and when we got there it was everything we imagined and then some. The environment was incredible and we were in love the moment we got there. We shot all the way until the sun was gone and we got some amazing material that not only I'm proud of, but the entire crew was.
I'm also grateful for my best friend and assistant, Matt for coming along and making sure we were equipped and prepped for success. This should would not have been what it is without the collective of every single member.
I live for things like this. I hope to do more things like this in the future. Thanks for sticking along for the ride, friends.
I present to you all, The Desert Maiden.
Model: Regina Marie
Dress designed by Regina Marie
Primary/Directing Photographer: On Impulse Photography
Additional conceptual support by Vince Rants and Brian Ewell
Stage Hand: Matthew Bourgoine