The latest love captured by Michelle Gardella Photography

Be Wild, My Child

August 15, 2012

Alright. This image sings so loudly to my heart and soul. It’s kind of a big deal to me, and I am super excited to share it with you.

Rather than chairs and tables, I preferred the ground, trees, and caves, for in those places I felt I could lean against the cheek of God.

-Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves

Vision: Michelle Gardella

Dress Designer: Sarah Seven

Hair and Makeup: Meaghan Ryan

Dress, Flowers and Love: Chelsea McNamara and Melanie Gunn of Everthine Bridal Boutique

Gorgeous Subjects: Victoria Schaefer and Lily Gardella

Salmon River

August 14, 2012

Vision: Michelle Gardella

Model: Victoria Schaefer

Hair and Makeup: Meg Ryan

Earth Warrior

August 14, 2012

Vision: Michelle Gardella

Model: Victoria Schaefer

Hair and Makeup: Meg Ryan

Fire: Braedon Gardella

Headband: handmade by Braedon Gardella

Tipi: On loan from the Lily Simone Gardella playroom

Encouragement, Love and Support (always): Thomas Gardella

Sarah Seven + Michelle Gardella Photography

August 13, 2012

When Sarah Seven wrote to me and asked to shoot together while she was visiting the East Coast I just about died.

Today was the day, and let me tell you… my soul is singing.

Thanks to incredible support from Chelsea and Mel from Everthine Bridal Boutique, Meg Ryan working her magic on hair and makeup, Victoria Schaefer modeling, and of course the incredible 2013 designs from Sarah’s latest collection, this shoot was beyond words.

While Sarah’s designs are very soft, delicate and airy I really wanted the shoot to feel rooted, powerful and brave.

It was all about honoring my deep connection to, and appreciation for, Mother Earth.

Just wait…

Here’s a little sneak peek: