Floral Editorial Couples Session in the New Mexico Desert
The desert is one of my favorite places to shoot, so naturally I’m head over heels in love with this editorial couples shoot I did in New Mexico in August.
Vic and Aaron modeled in an incredible scene dreamed up by the amazing @fromthedaisies. It’s actually set behind an abandoned pink stucco motel off the highway near Taos–there was an old overgrown clothesline hidden away in this incredibly perfect lush desert scene in back of the building. There were sheets draped over the clothesline, and the most perfect dusty pink, yellow, and cream floral installation climbing up the rusted poles. All of the florals were by Flower Disco, who is truly my favorite floral artist on Earth. This girl has such a unique and non-traditional vision for flowers and I LOVE photographing her creations. They truly transform a space and this whole setup felt exactly like the desert was softly, slowly starting to reclaim this place.
Vic and Aaron are the sweetest couple with such a gentle, beautiful love. Their soft sweetness, charged with a deep intimacy, was literally the perfect energy for this shoot. And they were styled exquisitely thanks to the always talented Natalie Gray (seriously hire her to style you). Aaron went shirtless in a pair of loose-fitting white overalls with flowers tucked delicately into the pockets. Vic wore a vintage cream silk slip and a light pink and white checkered bonnet over her short hair. They were both barefoot on the hard, dry clay soil. They both had lots of tattoos, and the large eagle across Aaron’s chest peeked out from behind his overalls. He wore silver rings, a Harley Davidson bracelet, and a chain necklace from Three Arrows Boutique. Vic wore silver rings, deep red jasper pendant earrings, and a long jasper pendant necklace to match, also from Three Arrows.
I would love to do more editorial couples sessions like this—if you have a vision for your own shoot, reach out and let’s talk! I would LOVE to bring more shoots like this to life and I can help you find a floral partner to help create the floral installation of your dreams! 😍🌸
Vendors
Floral Installation by Flower Disco
Styling by Natalie Gray
Jewelry from Three Arrows Boutique
Shoot Host: From The Daisies