Awhile back the talented Vivienne McMaster and I spent the day together.
I have always loved Viv’s photography, but lately I’ve been loving what she’s been doing with video (you have to check out her ecourse that she offers about making soulful videos – one class starts next week). Her work is quirky yet beautiful. Artsy yet smart. I admire the way she tells stories. And so I asked if she would be up for creating a video for me, and I was DELIGHTED when she said yes.
We spent an entire afternoon in and around my studio and she took photos and videos of the studio, of me, of my cowgirl boots, of my paints, and more. There was dancing involved. And skipping. And other ridiculous silly fun.
Then she spun her magic and created a lovely video that helps tell the story of who I am, and what I’m about. I l.o.v.e how it turned out and wanted to share it with you….
The other huge gift from our day together was all the amazing shots she took. I have written before about what it feels like to have your photo taken (a little bit scary). In fact, I just re-read this post about getting my pregnant belly photographed and everything I wrote then about the gift of seeing ourselves through the lens of someone else is still so true. This is such a gift that photographers give us. I am crazy grateful.
Huge thanks to Viv. I’m feeling so lucky about the new video (and photos!)! I’m thinking the video is going to look lovely on my newly updated website…Thank you, Viv! And big thanks to Kerry Loeschen who created the music. If you’re looking for a musician, he’s your guy 🙂
dear sweet girl, this video has touched my heart and soul! You are living proof that red shoes & cowboy boots are magic, beauty is mandatory,creativity is a gift,love always wins & dance parties are a must!! Thanks for changing my world, shelley rae
Another level of "letting yourself be seen."
Thanks for being brave in love, creativity, sadness, and VIDEO!
xoxo
AMAZING, love it!
Loving it Kelly Rae!
lovely video! x Dominika
What a beautiful video Kelly Rae!
I have to confess I have been stalking your website all day. Your story (yep I went back to the beginning) has sparked something inside of me. I've wanted to live an art led life for years but am so scared of failing. I've buried the true me deep down inside and lived the way everybody else does and I've been.. unhappy. Thank you for giving me back the spark of faith I need.
Simply Gorgeous!
I love the video, it's fantastic, demonstrates beauty, fun and creativity, three things which can be missing or in short supply in many lives.
Thank you.
Lara
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Live*Dream*Sparkle
the video is v precious, thank u for sharing your heart with us all, i love you, and count u as one of my main inspirations.anna w in nz
You are so ah-dor-ah-belle! Just love that smile & those killer boots, you've got personal style as well as talent. Thanks for sharing it all with us @->-
you inspire so many…including me.
xo
LOVE this. Thank you.
Beautiful, gentle, inspiring…you 🙂
Kelly, that was amazing. Thank-you. L
Beautiful. And I love the outfit you're wearing.
Just Wonderful Kelly Rae just like you & your work always inspiring! Thank You!~ 🙂
You GLOW! Just a wonderful, positive, happy 3 minutes….full of hope and always LOVE. Thank you.
Awesome Kelly. Loved every second, gonna watch it again, just because it made me feel so delightful inside. Goodness made for the heart and soul.
What a lovely video! You're so cute!
I feel it all. Incredible video, seems as though we have met. Hummmm…June Maddox
Absolutely awesome!!
Not sure if my last comment posted. But I want you to know that I feel this video is so you, filled with love, color and encouragement.
sarah Antonishak
LOVE it!!
Wonderful!
Thank you for coloring my world with your very own brand of TRUE JOY! You are just too cute, Kelly Rae!
I love this video, I love you and what you do to my heart!
Kelly Rae and Viv that was such a fun video…It really captured your true spirit Kelly Rae….Beautiful pictures! LOVE LOVE LOVE…
Lovely… watching it makes me smile – no better gift than that, thank you!
Alison x
Awesome…simply awesome!
Fabulous. Inspiring. BEAUTIFUL. Authentic. Thank you.
xo
Gaye
nice blog !!!
This is perfect, Kelly Rae!
Color me INSPIRED!!! What a great way to start the day! <3
Oh my gosh, I love the video! I mean combining your spunk with Vivienne's photography/video style = AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing!
-Briana G.
Such a lovely video! Just discovered your blog and art a couple of weeks ago (i live in the Netherlands) and i think it is really amazing!
Oh! You look absolutely gorgeous!!!
The pictures are fab!!!
you are such an inspiration! thank you for that Kelly … May God bless you 🙂
SPECTACULAR!! Love it Kelly.