Bunny Picnic

eighteen

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:21:00 +0000

another daily photo update.

jan 24

school started. i've got some gaps between glasses so i'd sit outside in the sun and read.

jan 25

pistachio often thinks he is a puppy.

jan 26

i ate a plethora of grapefruits for a while. i like peeling them and eating them in sections.

jan 27

jan 28

jan 29

i walked to the flea market, and by the time i made my way back, someone had crashed into the bushes.

jan 30

i paid rent

jan 31

sad stuff.

feb 1

view from my window

feb 2

i also read in parking garages.

feb 3

feb 4

flea market again

feb 5

instead of super bowl, i got my hair did.

feb 6

feb 7

feb 8

i broke my phone

feb 9

holes in all my tights.

feb 10

favorite person came over and we did fun things all day.

feb 11

working on stuff.

awkward bird

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:31:00 +0000

sometimes things work in theory. this outfit felt great before i took the photos. then i just saw an awkwardness, and a stiffness. something wasn't right. these photos kind of predicted my thoughts to the evening later. i went to a gallery with a friend to watch a film. it was entirely in spanish with no subtitles. so i followed along, and still loved it surprisingly. but i felt so awkward. i was probably, literally, one of the only non-spanish speaking people there. but it got me out of the house, and kept the sadness off until later in the evening.

again, i'm more into the details and the colors than the outfit on a whole. i thrifted these mens cole haan leather oxfords. thank you guys with tiny feet. and i thrifted this vintage denim ll bean shirt. and the skirt. yes yes.

details:

shirt: thrifted

skirt: thrifted

socks: asos

shoes: thrifted

cardigan: vintage store in santa cruz

then of course, right before we left for the movie, i put on this cardigan, and then i loved the look.

this was the movie we went to see, and here is the trailer, with english subtitles. which i was not fortunate enough to have.

i'm not asking much of you.

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:16:00 +0000

well, im my last post i spoke about not knowing how to talk about my life on this blog. but now i kind of feel the need to get some things off my chest.

i was dating someone. we were official "boyfriend-girlfriend" for four years, until i got confused with my life, didn't know what to do, broke up with him, and treated him poorly for nearly a year. we've since spent the last three years being one of those, "on again, off again" couples. most of it was on again, and it was fine and i was happy having him in my life. i had made it clear that it was him i wanted to be with (after my 9 month lapse of judgement), and i patiently waited. waited for his hurting over what i had done years ago to be over, waited for him to be okay with where we were at. i waited. i probably shouldn't have waited. but don't take my waiting as him treating me poorly. he was kind, sweet, and well, i love(d) him. i still do. but he has since decided that, he needs to make changes in his life. that he needs to do things for himself. and honestly, i'm not mad at him. i'm sad, yes. but after 7 years, that's inevitable. but he's not the bad guy here. i just want him to be happy. i want him to be able to do what pleases him, and to find some direction in which he wants to take his life that'll bring him the most happiness possible. i won't be the bitter wind in his face, but rather the silent cheerleader on the sidelines, not saying anything aloud, but wishing him good luck all along.

i don't know where this leaves me. my heart hurts, and i want him to come back saying it was all a mistake, and for us to make it work, together. but instead, i'll try my best to do well in school, re-immerse myself in my hobbies, and keep listening to music that seems to understand exactly what i want to say, only can't.

details:

cardigan: target

dress: forever 21

necklace: handmade by me

tights: target

shoes: forever 21

on a related note, i can't stop listening to this song.

or this album.

bitter wind

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:55:00 +0000

i'm back on top of the parking structure. it gets pretty windy up here (six stories up), but i'm still too afraid to trek to a hidden part of campus with a tripod and set up everything. i'll try to make a mental note to remember to find somewhere on a non-blog day.

i love the way some bloggers are capable of expressing their feelings, struggles, and emotions on their blog. i'm currently too anxious to do such a thing, but my brain right now is less than happy. i'm trying to work through it. i've been writing in my new leather book from of machines, and listening to a lot of first aid kid (the new album is oh so lovely). i plan on using this weekend to process everything and catch up on school work. and hopefully to come out on top.

i had an incredibly awkward experience when i was wearing this particular outfit. i'm not very good with social interactions (awkward, to say the least), and this guy approached me and kept trying to grab my hand, and touch me, and even after multiple "i'm flattered, but no thank you"s, he still didn't get it. (i even said i had a boyfriend, said no to giving him my number). he must have tried to use every line in the book. he said i had 'anime hair', asked me if i was a 'hipster', called me a dork, and didn't take out his headphones for any of this. i just felt really, really, uncomfortable afterwards. i'm normally never approached by anyone, unless i know them personally. so at first i was being nice, then i wanted to throw up. yay! school! i hope i don't have to see him again on campus.

details:

cardigan: target

dress: vintage/gift

belt: forever 21

knee socks: target

shoes: keds / modcloth

also, i've been getting a few questions lately that could make a good "FAQ" post, so if you have any questions for me, leave them here, or email me.

borrowing

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +0000

i've been spending a lot of time eyeing the #menswear tag on tumblr, and so now when i think of wearing separates, i think of jeans, sweaters, button ups, and my new boots. i just got these! they're clarks desert mali boots. they were on sale, and i found a coupon code, so after shipping and tax, i got them for less than the sale price. i've only worn them this one day so far. but you'll be seeing them often. i promise.

i've been accidentally getting dressed. the last time i did it, it was heavily menswear inspired as well. it usually involves what i'm wearing to go to thrift stores, or my monday/wednesday class. i just start throwing on pieces and i get into it! this day, i wore this outfit to find SO MUCH STUFF. at a thrift store oh man. i should do a post highlighting what i got. i was pretty stoked.

i kind of like my detail shots better than my full outfit shots. i think it's this stupid sweater. so cozy, but does not photograph well.

details:

sweater: old navy

gingham shirt: thrifted

jeans: gap 1969

boots: clarks

leather satchel: bag inc

music monday guest post at doverpeak

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:13:00 +0000

you may have wondered, where have the music monday posts gone?

you're actually probably not wondering that because i don't think anyone reads them, but that's cool.

anyway! this weeks music monday post is over at

doverpeak!

click the link, or julia nunes face below to go there!

ghostbird

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

finished my first week of school this week! woo hoo! i quickly need to form some really amazing study habits to keep up on my work, otherwise i'm going to fall behind. i have a really interesting class for my intermediate digital photography class. it's not so much manipulation based, but we are going to be shooting one subject for the entire semester. we'll have varied assignments that will eventually lead us to forming a portfolio. i find this really intimidating. i've got an idea or two, and i'm going to start shooting tomorrow, seeing as how i slept in today (it was much needed & my bed was so cozytown).

i took these photos on top of one of my school's parking garages! boy it was windy up there. i've got a couple hour gap between two of my classes on tuesdays and thursday. other than up here, i'm not sure where else to take outfit photos. we've got a really pretty tree filled campus, but i'm intimidated in taking them in too much of a public space.

also, i got this dress from modcloth during the cabin fever sale, for a steal! it's my first dear creatures dress and i'm smitten. it's got a liner that doubles as a kind of crinoline, so it has so much volume! i tied the straps in the front because i was sitting in chairs all day, i didn't want some big knot on my back all day.

details:

coat: tucker for target

cardigan: target

dress: dear creatures, via modcloth

tights: target

shoes: asos

of machines

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:02:00 +0000

i'm super enamored by kelly's work. i've been a fan for a few years. and i occasionally purchase journals through her. i recently got one of her black small leather bound books. and it's perfection. it's cute and small, with dreamy paper, and printed end pages. i almost don't want to use it in fear of what i use it for not being good enough.

but i wanted to take a post to highlight her work, in hopes that you'll love it as much as i do.

"Of Machines specializes in handmade blank sketchbooks and limited edition prints and is run out of Baltimore, Maryland by Kelly Laughlin. "

leatherbook blank sketchbook with chevron

grave one: zinc plate etching on pescia with chine colle

boiling springs (deer skull) - photolithography on rives lightweight

leatherbook blank sketchbook with paper collage

there's something so perfectly simple, and gorgeous about her work. her hand bound books are probably my favorite. i can attest to their quality, as i've had one for a few years, that i still have. and i've toted it everywhere.

heart of mine

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:23:00 +0000

this is my 100th outfit post! that's pretty darn exciting. on a side note, i started school this week. after the world's longest break ever. i'm happy, but not happy to be back. i've got a pretty hardy workload in front of me. i'm going to do my best to stay up to date, and keep up with things, like text book reading. i've just got to figure out the best way for me to do that. any favorites of yours?

apparently one of my things on this blog is, i never look up. i'm going to try to stop staring at my shoes. even though that's how i walk too. i try to look up and smile at people, and i just get crazy looks! oh well. i had class from 10:30 am until 7:30 pm today. long long day. i actually took these photos before i even let for school! i was surprised too.

i don't wear a lot of separates, but i'm trying to change that. i got this skirt on my thrifting/dead car battery venture. i got it originally for the shop, but i think i'm keeping it now.

details:

coat: tucker for target

scarf: urban outfitters

bag: satchel from bag inc

cardigan: h&m

skirt: thrifted vintage

tights: target

shoes: asos

necklace: estate sale charm

also, i'm obsessed with this cover of bob dylan's heart of mine that blake mills & danielle haim did for chimes of freedom for amnesty international. it's wonderful.

and oh hey taylor goldsmith playing backup bass.

ten

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:51:00 +0000

a photo a day update

january 14th - january 23rd

jan 14

my sister was going back to montana for school, and i drove home to have dinner with my family, then stayed with d for a day.

jan 15

d and i went to the flea market, and spent some time with his family, and had bean burritos and pizza.

jan 16

i woke up the next day feeling worse for the wear. i was determined to beat the cold. (which i did! in a week!) i stayed in bed all day.

jan 17

i made vegetarian chicken soup. it is delicious.

jan 18

pistachio and i had lots of bunny time, even though i didn't really leave the house.

jan 19

i blogged, and went to the grocery store. it felt good to get out of the house a bit. i also 'treated myself' to a tea from starbucks. and it wasn't very good. i'll stick with making my own tea.

jan 20

it had been a while since i took a self-portrait. something more than blog photos/photobooth photos of my face. so i practiced with my new camera.

jan 21

my car battery died, so i waited for aaa to get there to replace it. seriously, thank you grandma for the aaa membership.

jan 22

i got my backpack ready for school, anita came over. we ate our weight in pizza and went shopping. we always seem to go shopping when she comes over.

jan 23

breakfast for today! i eat oatmeal everyday for breakfast.

dead and gone

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:49:00 +0000

I'm still trying to wear the sweater over a dress thing. this outfit was super comfy, but did not photograph well. I look like a Lumpy Space Princess. You don't even get to see how cute the collar looked pulled out over the sweater. Oh well. You lose some.

I went to Crossroads Trading Co to sell some clothes today. I made $24 bucks selling 5 items! Which isn't bad at all. Considering a handful of those were thrifted. I'm going to take the rest to another buy back place and see how I do there. I decided to spend my earning and go thrifting. I found a couple of things for the shop, a pot for the house, and a slip (because I wear slips under ALL my dresses). While I was in the thrift store, turns out I left my lights on in my car. Which was NOT good. Not just because I had a dead battery, but because this battery was OLD. Not good. I had to call AAA and I got the entire thing replaced. My wallet is now dead and bleeding. It hurt. So, I'm having a sale over at His & Hers Vintage use code CALIFORNIA and get 20% off your order. It would really help a girl out if you checked it out. Maybe I'd then feel more motivated to put stuff up there.

details:

sweater: old navy

dress: vintage/thrifted

tights: forever 21

shoes: forever 21

bag: fieldguided

cold weather blues

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:40:00 +0000

It is 46 degrees F outside right now. I'm sure many of you scoff at this. That this is not cold weather! I live in California. This is cold. But tolerable. But right after I made my last post, I came down with a cold. I rested heavily for a couple days, and now I've got energy to get up and do things, but I'm still taking it easy. I put on some lazy day comfy clothes and flat ironed my hair so i could see how long it has gotten. However, it started raining once I was ready to go. This meant I only did half my errands I needed to do. Tomorrow is another day though.

I had recently bought some jeans from Old Navy, and was ridiculous disappointed once I actually wore them. So I finally returned them today, and took the money to buy myself some food instead! I love seeing my cabinets stocked and full of delicious possibilities. Oh food. I love you.

details:

sweater: forever 21 (gift)

dress: charlotte russe

tights: target

shoes: forever 21

bag: fieldguided

necklace: handmade by me

umbrella: hayden-harnett for target

thunder in our hearts

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:39:00 +0000

hello babies. i'm back. so, if you didn't see my last post, quite a bit has been happening. but the biggest thing that will affect the blog, is that... i got a new camera! i got myself a canon 60d, and a 50mm 1.8 lens. i didn't get it for the blog or anything, but for school. for those new here, i'm a photography major. my last dslr was a canon rebel xti, and that lasted me nearly 6 years. and it still works! it was just time or me to move forward and upgrade my image quality.

i got the thunder in our hearts tote bag for christmas from my dear friend tiara. also, the lovely little rat patch, and necklace were from olivia mew/fever few. tiara had also gotten me ghost bunny necklace, but it arrived broken! i'm going to try to fix it. but olivia more than made it up to me. i love great internet pals.

i still have a few days left of winter break. i plan on watching trailer park boys, blogging, cleaning, and anxiously anticipating my modcloth sale items arrival. did you purchase anything? i'd love to see what you got!

details:

cardigan: forever 21

shirt: forever 21 dress (gift)

belt: thrifted

skirt: modcloth dress

tights: target

shoes: walmart

necklace: feverfew

tote: fieldguided (gift)

thirteen

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:32:00 +0000

i've decided to challenge myself this year. and try to complete a 365 project. i'm going to take at least one photo a day. and i'll post them here every week or two, depending on well, when i feel like it.

so here are the first thirteen days. and brief explanations.

jan 1: the valley always gets really interesting fog. i attempted to capture it, but i was at a stop sign and had an impatient truck behind me.

jan 2: i packed up my stuff from spending two weeks in patterson, and drove back to sacramento.

jan 3: i ran random errands, the anita came over, and we went to ikea.

jan 4: pistachio stood like this for a couple minutes.

jan 5: i made hummus.

jan 6: i got a new lens. 50mm 1.8. and also went to wal-mart.

jan 7: i got my new camera. a canon 60d

jan 8: the reason i haven't been blogging. my roommate's dog infested the house, including my room, with fleas. so i scoured the entire place. and took care of it, hopefully.

jan 9: what having fleas makes you do. clean. everything. i also don't have a clothesline.

jan 10: i babysat a child in my not child-proof room.

jan 11: fine. fresh. fierce.

jan 12: the other reason i haven't been around. babysitting for 6 hours a day. right after she had been crying, for whatever reason. then i turned on adventure time. and she fell asleep.

jan 13: i really wanted pizza. so i went to wal-mart to find a cheap frozen veggie option. the cheapest one that wasn't cheese was $7. so i went home and made food instead. but i was bummed.

the last of them

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

i promise you all, i do believe, this is the last of my 2011 posts. sometimes, i get dressed, and don't do a whole lot. like this day, i played a lot of atari with my brother (my parents bought the family one for christmas), and then i probably did something later, but i don't recall.

i was still teaching my brother to use the camera, he hasn't quite gotten down the low light situation yet, but soon enough i'm sure he'll master it.

details:

sweater: forever 21, gift

dress: modcloth

tights: target

shoes: asos, gift

cowl: handmade

~new years eve~

i had a lovely and low key new years eve. i spent it with d. we drank jameson and ginger ale, ate pizza, roasted marshmallows, and went to bed early. the only thing i would've asked for, would've been a scrabble match. again, the remote is mia, and daniel was outside building the fire, so i just took some photos in the mirror. class act.

details:

cardigan: target

dress: forever 21, gift

tights: old navy

belt: his & hers vintage

necklace: fever few, gift

this was subsequently, also, my 200th post.

giveaway at modest june

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:48:00 +0000

enter to win one of my brooches (fox or camera) over at modest june!

curiouser and curiouser

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:04:00 +0000

details:

alice sweater: forever 21, gift

jeans: gap, gift

necklace: fever few, gift

shoes: forever 21

bag: vintage coach/thrifted

my gal pal, tiara, took these photos with her new iphone! the quality is pretty awesome. this was during my 'winter break'. technically, it still is winter break for me. i don't go back to school until the 23rd. pretty stoked on that. but at this time, i was staying at my grandma's house again, and tiara was down from portland. so we went semi-exploring. we accidentally ended up in stockton, and were reminded of our favorite asian market, that's next door and across the street from thrift stores. we got out thrift on, and tamarind candy and lychee jellies on. she's flying back to portland today, and i'm doing absolutely nothing. because i still can't find my dslr remote, and my room is a mess. hopefully one of these things will fix itself by the end of the day.

in review

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:01:00 +0000

2011

a lot happened for me in 2011:

-i finished at my junior college (finally)

-worked a summer job driving a tractor

-moved to sacramento, started at sacramento state

-moved out of my grandmas (finally) and in with strangers

-got pistachio

-finished my first semester here successfully, lost some more weight towards my goal, and minimized my belongings (still doing this)

-reinvented my etsy shop

outfits:

january:

february:

march:

april:

may:

june:

july:

august:

september:

october:

november:

december:

for me, 2012 will be a continuation. i want to continue with this blog. i want to continue with building up my etsy shop, and making it a stable and consistent thing. i want to continue to live with what i need, and within my means. fixing mistakes i made when i was barely legal concerning money. i want to do well in school, and do well in life. be better. keep working towards my eventual weight loss goal, continuing caring for pistachio, my plants, and the people in my life. be better.

day after

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

well. i lost my camera remote. again. it might be in sacramento, it might be here. who knows. i just placed an order for a new one (along with another big item), so hopefully you'll see outfits.

anyway, this is from the day after christmas! i wore some new stuff (i love the holidays for the new clothes i get!), and relaxed all day. it was lovely.

this post also features, pistachio, my sisters, and my christmas outfit in photobooth form!

sassafrass

details:

hat: forever 21

cardigan: thrifted/vintage

striped shirt: thrifted

jeans: gap

shoes: asos

necklace: forever 21 (reminds me of prongs)

new glasses!: honeybadger from bonlook

CHRISTMAS!

every year, my sisters and i take tons of silly photos.

last year

details:

cardigan: forever 21

dress: forever 21

belt: thrifted

tights: hue

since i've been here i've been living half out of a suitcase, half everything on the floor. i decided to pick up and have bunny time. pistachio wanted to be packed.

so this is the new year

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

i'd love to thank everyone who stuck around, who read this blog, and those who continue to read this blog. i have an awful amount of fun working on it. and i hope to continue it and have it turn into something super great. the lovely people i met (although only online so far) have been the best part of this. so thank you.

on a sidenote, my vintage shop is having a sale. a ridiculous one.

use code FOURTY for 40% off. there is no end date yet.

eve

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

happy new years eve! now these photos aren't from today, but from christmas eve! i'm a bit behind, but it is allowing me to blog more frequently so i'm totally cool with that.

my sister, aunt and brother and i went on a walk and i let my brother use my camera while i taught him how to do some stuff on it. he was getting pretty good by the end of the walk and had a lot of fun. so these photos are kind of silly and not really typical of a blog post here, but enjoy.

my brother! he's a whole 13 years old.

my bigger little sister

my new glasses.

details:

jacket: thrifted

dress: h&m

tights: target

shoes: forever 21

box of rain

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

i cannot actually comprehend the fact that it's almost the end of the year! so strange. i have kind of stopped making resolutions, but i think i might this year. at least make a written list of things i'm continuing from this year. silly things like, do well in school, continue to work towards my weight loss goal, stay organized, and work on my etsy. do you all make resolutions? do you ever keep them?

this outfit is just a simple one from shopping with my friend justine. we did these when it was almost dark outside of a joann craft store. i'm going to crochet a cowl for her!

details:

cardigan: american eagle

dress: vintage/from my texas trip!

tights: happy socks

shoes: forever 21

cowl: handmade by me

belt: thrifted

bag: vintage coach/thrifted

photos by justine

berry much

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

now i will rarely admit to watching glee regularly. but i do. and have. since it first came out. i don't really know what it is about it. i often describe myself as an old gay man. i like 'old people candy' and musicals. i hope thats not offensive to anyone.

i didn't really think about glee when getting dressed, but then my sister said i look like rachel berry, and i have to agree. the knee socks and sweaters pretty much give a miss berry feel to the outfit. i just wanted to be super cool like everyone else and try a sweater over a dress.

details:

sweater: paul and joe for target

dress: h&m

socks: target (these are terrible and don't stay up)

shoes: forever 21

be good

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

this outfit almost ended up 'lost in the darkness'. i couldn't find my digital camera for the life of me, but i finally found it when i got home from taking my last final for school, but it was dark out! i decided to try my hand at some indoor photos. our house has really terrible light. my room is okay, but it's too small. so i posed on my bed for you, and then tried the hallway. so i'm sorry. these aren't my best photos. but i really liked this outfit. mostly this sweater. i love this sweater. it makes me think of andi. (hence the title).

the sad thing is, i had to throw these shoes away. i went to wear them a couple days later, and the sole on one shoe literally broke off. like a huge chunk came out of it. so sad. i could've got them fixed i'm sure, but i didn't pay much for them, and they were almost a size too big. so one day, i'll get a nice replacement pair.

speaking of replacement pair, i got my new glasses. they aren't these ones. i tried wearing these for the sake of the outfit, but they glued together all wonky and hurt my head when i try to wear them because they're off balance. so i got new ones, and i can see, and all is right on my face.

details:

cardigan: vintage/vintage store in santa cruz

shirt: paul and joe for target

jeans: forever 21

shoes: vintage/thrifted

finally

noreply@blogger.com (Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

a lot of us have been working hard all semester, finishing projects and writing papers. i've been in the darkroom. i wanted to show you what i did. but as a warning, it could be triggersome.

each of these photographs were taken with a 4x5 / large format camera.

i developed and printed each image by hand.

all images click through to my flickr page.

for this assignment, we had to keep one negative pristine, and distress another in a way that correlated to the subject matter.

i typed a passage from hemingway's a farewell to arms over the negative.

pristine

distressed

the passage

my final, for my final we had to do an 'extended portrait'. when i thought of this, i thought of a further exploration of a place. i used to work a funeral home, and thought it would be a good place to go back and photograph. in doing so, i was not trying to be gruesome, or dark, but rather, honest. this is what it is. take from it what you will.

~insert possible trigger warning here~

i'd love to hear your thoughts.