Sunday, June 24, 2012

Introducing 'A little bit of Fabulous' ....

Yes. I did it again. Went into hiding. But don't send a search party just yet. I have a good excuse to be MIA. And i promise this time, the excuse is really solid. So after all the 'Just do it already' messages i've been bombarded with I have gone ahead and launched my own boutique styling firm. Any guesses what it's called ? Oh yeah, you there at the back... yes you....What did you say ? What's that now ? Yes, Yes. Drum roll. You called it - A little bit of Fabulous ! Ha. Excuse the shenanigans. What's life without a little drama after all ?

LBOF like it's fondly called (anyone reminiscing LVMH?) is a boutique styling firm that specializes in newborn photography, event staging and home styling. I have been busy the last two weeks setting up my studio, getting the cutest props I know you would trade an arm for, and of course designing the goods - Business cards, website, yada, yada, yada. A lot of it is work in progress but don't sweat just yet. I'm not gonna leave you hanging without a little sneak peek. Do tell me how it looks. Here's the logo and b-card.


And now let's take a view from the back.


Good, Bad, Ugly ? I will embrace all feedback I promise. Of course the best ones will get a secret check in the mail and a lot of TLC ha ! No, but seriously, I am looking forward to feedback.

I just styled a cute purple and orange welcome shower last night and have a newborn shoot this week. So I am super excited to get in a few new poses and use some of those awesome props. Watch this space for more.

Until then.... Spread the word. Spread the love. I'm just spreading my wings !

Stay Fabulous. As Always.
T

PS -  A lot of people have told me they are having difficulty leaving comments. I don't know what's wrong. If you cant leave a message, please email me at tarakhan@lbof.in

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Newborn Photography - Have i found yet another calling ?

Ok, I don't mean to sound like a Jack of all trades, but my darling cousin had the cutest baby girl a few days ago and i randomly suggested we have a newborn shoot for her. I didn't think, i just said. You know those moments when your mouth doesn't consult your brain ? Something like that.

I'm mighty sure you have seen those God awesome pictures of little toes and little fingers hanging from a laundry basket and sundry. Now now, don't call Child Protection Services yet. These are priceless I promise and just to throw out a disclaimer - No child is hurt during the filming of these sessions. I had an NB shoot done for Imaan and I drool over those canvases till date.  Something about 5 day old wrinkley babies. They just seem so unaware and immune to the chaos around them !! And i digress again ! So, where was I ? Yes, come shoot day, I pulled out my car and filled it to the roof with random props in my house and headed to the client's house where i set up a makeshift studio. Imaan was confused as to why I was packing her Dr Seuss books and Toy bins and tutu's. But I was a lady on a mission and I stuffed my car with everything and the kitchen sink ! I later realized I had my yoga mat in there too !!! Don't ask why. If I ever figure it out i'll inbox you ! LMAO.

So anyways, moving right along. I went, I clicked, I edited. This is my first amateurish attempt, so please be kind. If you ever decide to be a ballerina or a tattoo artist, I promise to reciprocate the support !




I like how they've turned out and I think I might have found yet another calling. If you know me, you know I find callings like these pretty often. Ha !

Photoshop is kicking my ass but i'm taking baby steps. Anyone out there using Photoshop or Lightroom ? I'd love to know which one you prefer ? So help a friend out a little, won't ya. I might just have a business on hand here. Never know!

Stay Fabulous until next time,
Tara