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Category Archives: Costuming

Plan B

Knowlesville Posted on June 21, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Natalie

After going almost 6 months without working with any models, I felt blessed to work with 3 of my favorite models this month. I first worked with Natalie last December and we had corresponded since then throwing ideas back and … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Photography | Tagged Highway 36, model, Natalie

The Return of Melaine

Knowlesville Posted on June 15, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Melaine

Two years ago I met Melaine at the fair, and we did a couple of shoots together that were really fun. I had hoped to work with her some more but she doesn’t live in Humboldt County, and I lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Photography | Tagged 1700s, Corset, Melaine, model

Victorian Christmas

Knowlesville Posted on December 8, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
Victorian Christmas

Lori has long wanted Ferndale to have a Victorian event, so she helped organize Victorian Christmas. People were encouraged to dress up in Victorian clothes, and there were several different groups caroling throughout the day. Lori made a new dress … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Ferndale | Tagged Christmas

1700 Corset

Knowlesville Posted on February 10, 2004 by MattMay 2, 2019
Kate

Once again Kate has stepped into the time machine, but this time we see her arrival in the 1700s. This corset is Lori’s and she made it for her 1700s riding outfit, which I still need to photograph.

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Posted in Costuming | Tagged Corset, Kate, model

Reproductions

Knowlesville Posted on March 13, 2003 by MattApril 19, 2019
Reproduction Lingerie

One of the interesting things about doing web sites, is knowing that they are viewed around the world. This week Lori received an inquiry from a London author who is writing a period piece and had some questions about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming | Tagged Edwardian, Lingerie, Reproductions

Selling Underwear

Knowlesville Posted on February 3, 2003 by MattApril 19, 2019
Vintage underwear reproduction

One of the projects that Lori has been working on lately in addition to her book is reproducing some of the vintage lingerie that we own for another photographer. He saw some of my work on the web and wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming

Sesquicentennial

Knowlesville Posted on August 23, 2002 by MattApril 14, 2019
Ferndale Sesquicentennial Dance

Today was the start of Ferndale’s two day Sesquicentennial celebration. From 6-9pm the merchants on Main Street hosted a hospitality night, serving refreshments in their shops. So even though we weren’t quite ready to open, we displayed some pictures, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Studio

Lori’s Project

Knowlesville Posted on August 21, 2002 by MattApril 14, 2019
Dress for Paula

Well you all know by now what’s been keeping me busy. So here is what’s been keeping Lori busy. She has been working on a dress for Paula to wear at an upcoming recital. Hopefully this will be the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Family

Lori & Jessica Playing Dress-Up

Knowlesville Posted on October 20, 2001 by MattApril 4, 2019
Lori & Jessica

Jessica and Lowell wanted some period pictures of their entire family so they came over tonight and played dress up. While we had everything set up we also took some pictures of a few pieces that we wanted to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Family, Vintage Clothing

Civil War Ball

Knowlesville Posted on September 8, 2001 by MattMarch 29, 2019
Civil War Ball

This weekend in Fortuna there is a Civil War reenactment going on, and they had a Ball after all the men were done slaughtering each other. So Lori and I, along with Jessica and Lowell got dressed up and went … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming

Theresa

Knowlesville Posted on February 12, 2001 by MattFebruary 26, 2019

Since Lori is out of work she’s been missing having people to talk to all day. So we hired a maid, and her name is Theresa. Unfortunately, she doesn’t do much work around here, but Lori is having fun having … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming

Lori’s costume

Knowlesville Posted on January 23, 2001 by MattFebruary 25, 2019

Lori finished working on this 1910 lawn dress costume. Apparently women didn’t have heads or necks back then.

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Posted in Costuming

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