Tuesday, August 26, 2008

It's All In The Music (And The Lips)

Alison, Lindsay and I put this shoot together last fall with the ubercool but sweet couple in mind. Eugene is prime for contradictions--the passionate activism, organic food and bike culture overtones in a liberal university setting draws people from all over the country and world. The town remains fascinating because the mode of dress does not directly correspond to a particular belief system. We liked the idea of our couple being somewhat new to Eugene (but not too far out of town they wouldn't "get" the scene), Nor Cal or maybe Portland. Our couple brought with them their young sophistication,
and still having a kick playing in quirky Eugene. I decided that bright, strong lips would anchor our point that she is not from here, and maybe she is even playing an exaggerated version of herself.
I straightened her long, thick hair for the same reason.