Forever In Blue Jeans #012091

"Forever In Blue Jeans" is a cherished project from our Masters Series, where I personally take the journey from capturing to printing, each step meticulously handled to bring out the essence of the subject - in this case, Sophia. This delightful 11-year-old, with her French beret, blue jean overalls, and vintage books, is set against the blue 'Cordilia' background from Intuition Backgrounds. While the backdrop is a serene blue, its smoothness contrasts beautifully with Sophia's lively spirit.

In crafting this image, my goal was to capture not just Sophia's appearance, but her spirit. She's a blend of so many worlds – a lover of horses, the outdoors, and cheerleading, all coupled with her bright, inquisitive mind. Her first modeling experience was a breeze, her natural charisma shining through, especially in her spontaneous and heartwarming smile.

Every aspect of this artwork, from shooting to the final print, is a labor of love. The image is printed on textured fine art paper from Red River Papers, which adds a tangible depth and quality to the photograph, making Sophia's image something you can almost reach out and touch.

As an ambassador for Intuition Backgrounds, I am proud to incorporate 'Cordilia' into this piece. Sharing the process behind creating "Forever In Blue Jeans" in our upcoming instructional video, I hope to inspire and educate others in the art of photography.

Registering this image with The International Photographic Arts Collective (IPAC) is about more than preserving a photograph; it's about immortalizing a moment in Sophia's life. It's important to me that this image, with its story and beauty, lives on. It's also important that if the portrait is ever lost or damaged it can be recreated through the IPAC long after I'm gone.

I invite you to view the video on our IPAC Bio page, where I'll share more about the creation of "Forever In Blue Jeans" – a testament to the enduring beauty of photographic art.