Camille's Closet

Cinching with a belt

Color & Texture

Short and long of it

First of all a big thank you to Camille for shooting outside in 30 degree weather!  Those arctic temps are unnatural for Charlotte this time of year and chilled us to the bone!  Despite the weather, we shot outside at the beautiful Asian Garden on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's campus.  The entire garden was designed by students in the horticulture department and it's definitely worth a visit if you're ever on campus.  I can't wait to see it in the spring when all of the flowers blossom.  You can definitely count on us shooting there again! 

Camille, her husband John and their 15 month son "John John" recently purchased and moved into a beautiful, unique bungalow in the NoDa neighborhood.  Lucky for Camille, the master bedroom came with a built-in IKEA wardrobe which stores her collection of sweaters, long skirts and dresses very neatly.  Camille has a degree in fashion and a keen sense of what she likes and dislikes.  Her wardrobe has a strong color and fabric theme which can be great for pulling an outfit together quickly.  Since she's been busy carrying a baby to term and then raising an infant, now toddler, for the last two years, it's been a while since she's had a chance to spend time on her own fashion statement.    

What I believe resonated with Camille through this experience was the ability to use her wardrobe to transition her identity from two years ago to the present.  She was able to re-visit clothes that she purchased two years ago and then figure out how to make those items fit in with her new lifestyle.  Because she's been consistent with her purchases, we were able to take one idea of belting a skirt and adapted it for several additional items in her closet.  I really felt that me being there suggesting ideas and encouraging her gave Camille the confidence to re-establish herself in her wardrobe.  Maybe two years ago she wore a shirt diffferently than she will today but both ways look amazing on her in the past and present.  That to me is what makes fashion such an amazing form of expression!