My friend Daighna is, hands down, one of the most talented editorial photographers I know.
(Hey, Vogue, are you listening? Hire her.)
She runs her own photo business, Daighna Photography, and in addition to weddings and senior portraits (you should book her btw), she’s very talented at putting together fashion magazine-esque photoshoots that channel all of her creative energy.
Her ideas always come completely out of left field, seem completely random and always just completely work. I stopped questioning her crazy visions years ago because whatever she puts together to shoot always just ends up looking straight up amazing.
Want proof? Here’s a shoot I helped her with two years ago.
So, when Daighna asked me a few weeks ago if I’d like to help her with another editorial photoshoot, I jumped at the opportunity.
The two of us met at her apartment Monday morning and spent about six hours switching between four outfits and two makeup changes. She used several props and garments, including – but not limited to – fox fur, tulle, a wedding dress, statement necklaces, a large mirror, a Victorian-esque couch, slouchy socks, a floral crown, a plastic grocery bag and a leather harness.
Curious? I am too. Daighna showed me a few of the raw shots she captured, but the photos still have to undergo extensive editing before they’re fully finished. I will definitely share the results though! The last creative editorial shoot she did with me turned out phenomenal (in case you missed that link the first time around), and I’m sure this one will be just as awesome!
Have you ever participated in a creative photoshoot? What was it like? Let me know in the comments!
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I would LOVE to do something like this.
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
We can try? But I’m just picturing lots of awkward arms and derp faces because we both know how incapable we are of taking things seriously…
Bet these pictures will be awesome!
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Thanks! I’m so excited to share!
Now this is why I need more photographer friends!!
can’t wait to see the finished shots!
x Kathryn
Through the Thicket
It’s a blessing and a curse. I love the results, but hanging around photographer friends means I need to do my makeup and hair every day. And, yunno, wear pants… lol.
ohhh i can’t wait to see! the photo above is so lovely, so we’re pumped to see this time around!
xo, Kendall + Kelsey || The Radiant Life
Thanks you two, I’m excited to share!
i can’t wait to see this photo shoot! she seems to produce amazing work!
love, liz
http://www.stylewich.com | instagram @stylewichliz
She definitely does! Thanks for stopping by!
Randi stop, I can’t, your life is too amazing, you’re always doing such fun things! Seriously though, I’m very excited to see how these photos turned out, your description sounds amazing. I took a look at the previous shoot that you had and it’s super impressive! Definitely very editorial
xo, Dolce // http://www.mydailysweet.com/
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Thanks Dolce! I’ve just had an eventful past few weeks or something, because I swear 80 percent of my life is either work, sleep or Netflix! I’m excited to see how they turn out too, and I hope you guys all like them!
I’m excited to see what you guys came up with based on the previous two shoots. The location for the good girl gone glam rock looks so cool (and pretty much perfect for the direction of the shoot), and she worked with the light so beautifully!
Mili
It was such an awesome location! I really wish I could have seen it back in its prime, or had more photos of the building itself to share. Daighna definitely has an eye for this, that’s for sure!
Too cool! Your friend looks like a real artist, excited to see the finished products!
Gina
Pink Wings
She’s definitely incredibly talented, and thanks! I can’t wait to share them!
I can’t wait to see the photo shoot! The previous one is so stunning!
Thanks! I can’t wait to share them! She always makes me feel like a super awesome high fashion model instead of the mousey newspaper reporter I actually am.
Ah, the power of art!
I can’t wait to see the finished pictures! I’d love to take part in editorial like photoshoot. Sounds like so much fun!
classicallycarissa.com
Thank you! It’s a lot of sitting around and sometimes feeling like an awkward human Barbie, but I think the end results are totally worth it!
Excited to see the photos! The props and clothes sound dreamy!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Thank you! I can’t wait to share!
Wow! I like the photo style of Daighna, amazing photos on her website!
Be ready for spring with Furore Magazine!
I know, she’s so incredibly talented with such a unique style! Thanks!
Love her photos! That editorial shoot she did with you is amazing! Loving the looks of these photos!
Denise
http://www.fashionloveletters.com
Thanks! She’s definitely got a good eye and a very unique and phenomenal style. Can’t wait to share the rest!
She is very talented! One of my best friends is also a photographer and everytime we meet for a coffee we jump on the opportunity and have a spontaneous photoshooting in the streets of Aberdeen, it always feels so good
xx
http://natbeesfashion.blogspot.co.uk
Isn’t having creative photog friends THE best?! The only downfall is constantly having to look photo-ready, haha.
Wow! I can’t wait to see the photos! My sister is a professional photographer & I’ve helped her when she was a student. Apparently my photos aren’t in her portfolio anymore, but feel free to check out her site! http://www.ashleylynnrichards.com/
Your sister is incredibly talented! I love the engagement photos in the desert- those are so stunning!
Cute photo!
http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr