Japanese Magnolia

Announcing the true start of spring with their early blooms, the Japanese Magnolias are giving Pensacola an enchanting feel. Their flowers are whimsical, delicate with a subtle fragrance, and while they grace our town with their beauty, I’m filled with wonder. I believe the Soulangeana (the botanical name) is my all time favorite tree. This year, as I was in my marveling state, I had an urge to use a branch for a picture. It became an obsession. I’ll spare you the logistic details of getting this image, it was definitely a challenge, but the result was well worth the efforts.
My model is sweet 4 days old Mackenzie. A great thanks to her parents, Nick and Ashley, for indulging me and allowing me to have my picture!

12 Comments

  1. by Kim Nodurft on March 19, 2010  8:11 am Reply

    Oh!!! This makes me want to photograph babies!!! She's absolutely adorable.

  2. by Nick (Dad) on March 19, 2010  8:46 am Reply

    INCREDIBLE job Arielle!! The pictures are awesome. We are so grateful for the opportunity. Thank you so much!!

  3. by Jessie Thompson on March 19, 2010  8:52 am Reply

    This is BEAUTIFUL! Wonderful, wonderful job!

  4. by Emily on March 19, 2010  8:55 am Reply

    wow! These pictures are great!! Mackenzie is so cute!

  5. by Katie Richmond on March 19, 2010  8:56 am Reply

    these pictures are amazing. cutest baby ever!! photographer did excellent

  6. by Olivia Hannaford on March 19, 2010  10:43 am Reply

    La photo de la branche est magnifiiiiiiiiique ! les couleurs et la composition: just PERFECT! Aah j'aurais aime etre la pour voir comment t'a fait !
    et je vois que t'a enfin pu utiliser ton bandeau ac la fleure, c'est tres mignon :) Bravo :)

  7. by Mary Lassiter on March 19, 2010  1:39 pm Reply

    OMG she is adorable n I don't think I have ever seen any better pics to have of a baby. They are beautiful!

  8. by Sharon Kelson on March 19, 2010  5:03 pm Reply

    Nick & Ashley, these pictures are beautiful and Mackenzie is such a cute baby. Love the close up of her on the white fur!!! Can't wait to see her. Love ya.

  9. by Dana Moye on March 22, 2010  3:38 pm Reply

    Nick & Ashley she is so beautiful.. Arielle did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

  10. by Rochelle DeLisle on March 22, 2010  10:35 pm Reply

    I can't wait to see what's next. I love the first image! Makes me want to talk Barry into babies before marriage and have you do the photos! Oh, one day!

  11. by sylvie daydie on April 2, 2010  2:33 am Reply

    la photo sur la branche est tout simplement somptueuse, mais je crois que je te l ai ecris qq part deja !!!! j ai hate que rose ait un bébé pour que tu nous fasse d aussi belles photos !!!!! lol

  12. by Morgan on April 3, 2010  1:43 pm Reply

    Arielle! Its Morgan from the workshop :) NICE WORK!!! THESE ARE WONDERFUL! Did you get a studio!?

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