The Best Form of Flattery

by Ashley Weeks Cart

As I mentioned, Kaki insisted on donning a tutu and lying in the grass for her close-up like big sister. She was a bit skeptical of the whole ordeal, particularly the wet grass, but that just made for some pretty priceless facial expressions.

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Looking back at that photo shoot of Sunny I’m struck by how eerie and almost uncomfortable or “off” I find some of those images. Particularly the ones of her lying in the grass, with her face concealed. I was talking it through with James last night as I think it touches on an internal discomfort, unease, and conflict I have with the whole fairy/princess culture as they relate to my girls and girls/women at large. I love the idea of exploring this further, as I seem to have unconsciously started to do with that first series, through photography and my own daughters’ world of make believe. I am already dreaming of an exhibition of this work. More to come soon. I hope!

In the meantime, enjoy our wacky Kaki. Lordy, this kid cracks me up!

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