Natural, Golden Hour styled shoot / Kentucky Editorial Photographer

The idea for this shoot was born when brainstorming with my assistant and associate Mark, and we immediately knew golden hour was a key factor.

I knew where to go for the charcuterie board (I am the least domesticated woman you can imagine) and that was the one and only, Shellie Hughes. I told her my vision, and she knew exactly what to create. Natural and picnic style.

We picked their outfits together and unfortunately the original plan for Kennedy didn’t work, but then she gave me this option and it was somehow better than what we had originally planned.

My goal with this shoot was to focus on how liberating and delicate, femininity is. It’s romantic and beautiful and something that should be celebrated.

I hope you enjoy!

-Taylor Linkes

TEST SHOT TUESDAY: Kentucky Fashion Photographer / Shooting with Kendra

You guys are going to be seeing so much of Kendra on our Test Shot Tuesday series as we just finished up an amaaaaazing shoot last week in addition to this one. We also have some more good stuff planned for the next few weeks so stay tuned! For this shoot, it was absolutely freezing and also midday which usually makes myself and other photographers squirm. But sometimes shooting midday is necessary to fit the vibe you’re going for so that’s exactly what we did. I really really wanted to feel that “fashionista, boss lady bada$$” vibe so I loved that we went with the houndstooth blazer as it helped Kendra’s style stand out from the horizon and kind of set the tone. I had no intentions of shooting with an actual plane but when we arrived, it greeted us across the runway and we both were immediately stoked! All of my photographer dreams came true that day. Kendra was amazing, the sky was a challenge but I learned to work through it and now I feel more confident in that mid-day harsh sun!

Hope you love viewing this set as much as I loved photographing it!

side note: I am so thankful for my Uncle Sammy who helped us find our way around the airport and made all of this possible! :) YOU DA BOMB! You guys should check out their punk band, “Defiant State” at Jarfly Brewing on April 27th!!

Kentucky Fashion Photographers / Enchanted Forest / Morgan + Olivia

This shoot was inspired by my love for whimsy things and the hidden darkness that can be found surrounding the most beautiful things. I feel like sometimes we are stuck in bad situations or find ourselves drowning in consequences of actions that we made in our past. Just because something seems to be beautiful or innocent, doesn’t mean it isn’t trapped in a hole of dark thoughts and suffering. I feel myself rambling so the point I am trying to make is that we should treat everyone with a kind heart because you never know what demons they are fighting, no matter their outside appearance.

A huge thank you to my amazing models who braved the cold barefoot and without complaint. Morgan + Olivia <3

-Taylor

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