Fairy Tales/ Hudson Valley Photographer
- Anne Raftopoulos
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
My work as a Hudson Valley photographer encompasses family photography, maternity and newborn photography, as well as portrait, headshot and branding photography. I strive to make each client's experience and product the best it can be. Part of this process is exercising my brain and creativity. For me this entails working on personal projects that allow me to play, learn, succeed and even fail.
My newest project is called Little Monsters. It is a project focused on Scottish folklore and fairy tales that let's kids play and lead as different mythological creatures which pushes my work and helps me find new places as a Hudson Valley photographer. It's an imagination win for me and the kids. I try to figure out how to use some basic things to make costumes that the kiddos then transform into breathing characters.
Meet Beira, the Cailleach, Goddess of Winter, https://folklorescotland.com/beira-the-cailleach/. Scotland's most powerful deity, a goddess, hag (a common theme), queen and mother, all in one. She forged Scotland's mountains and valleys as she walked across the land and she ushers in winter. Technically, there is only one of her, but with twins I couldn't help myself! People both love and hate her, so it's symbolic for her duality!
This Hudson Valley photographer used mop heads, fabric and gold sparkle felt to make their costumes. We shot at one of my favorite spots, if I have been your family photographer you have most likely visited, Burger Hill. Check it out here, https://www.winnakee.org/visit-our-parks-preserves/drayton-grant-park-burger-hill/. It is a wonderful spot year round offering fantastic skies and perfect for fairy tales.
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