Here’s how I showed the journey of someone entering the world of love, they’re personal discoveries about themselves while in it, and the independence one starts to crave while in a relationship.

The tutu Nicole is wearing is really just a metaphor for how people can feel in the beginning stages of a relationship: pure & innocent.

Weird things happen when you take off your tutu. Time for contemplation:

Explore your options. Phone a friend.

Realize self & break free of mental boundaries:

take back:

Wardrobe can tell a story. Utilize pieces that help support your vision and don’t be afraid to re-use pieces in different ways to make shooting on location less hectic.

Wet hair & confidence is everything.

Photographer + Creative: L.A. West

Model: Nicole Buston

Wardrobe: VintageSoulGeek

Location: Paperbox Studios Hamilton, ON CANADA