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.
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!