A Fare Day at The Fair with Gold and Gray

October 16, 2013


The Texas Fair is big and fun.  It's once a year and they always have the best fried anything you can imagine (or least they tell me this, I just like getting cotton candy).  Our dear and sweet friend Lily from Gold and Gray jewelry often visits the area from L.A. and Elizabeth and I put our heads together on a fun photoshoot we could do with her to showcase some of her beautiful pieces (highly coveting this one lately!).  And what could be more fun than a day at the fair?  ( I have yet to take my daughter this year, don't tell her I already went without her!). 

Apart from taking the photos it's hard to decide which ones are worth editing, and then which ones are the best ones to post.  A good photo can be good because the composition is great, or because it captures a unique moment that communicates something special, or because it the lighting is perfect...there are many different reasons why one would consider a photo to be a good one.  So this is my humble effort to chose the best ones out of more than 300 photos- Enjoy the arm and neck parties we styled with all those Gold and Gray designs.


Ok.  So are you dying over Lily's beautiful necklaces and bracelets?  I have these bracelets which I promise I lived in all summer....and this necklace that I rarely take off....how weird but it goes with everything!  My husband sure pampered me with that one.  And isn't Elizabeth a great model? I love that she is such a fun model, has such fabulous taste and wears everything so beautifully that it just makes you want it all...I need that kimono top stat!  I bet she posted where its from...I think topshop.

Lily and Elizabeth will also be posting today.  Go check out what photos they chose.  I placed maybe like 70 (or more!) photos on dropbox (out of more than 300) so they could pick and chose the ones they liked best.  So, I'm curious to see which ones they preferred, what kind of story they will tell on their posts, and what they will focus on.  So with one set of photos you will have three perspectives....let's see what that translates to.

Aside from spending some quality time with these two beautiful and sweet friends my aim was just to practice my photography.  I took a few hours to capture the color, the excitement, the noise, the food while never losing sight of the task at hand which was highlighting the jewelry.  I used different lenses, had to be constantly aware of severe shadows and changes in light.  It's really wonderful to collaborate with other creatives.  I hope this is one of many more future stories to tell.

Before you leave me...a parting random thought...where has My Melody (the little bunny looking stuffed animal with pink ears) been lately?  Why did Hello Kitty have such staying power and not My Melody? hhhmmmm....

Also, what kind of collaborations are your favorite in this blogging world? 

[all photos by AC]

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33 comments

  1. So fun!! Love love the photos! And my melody was my favorite as a girl ;)

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  2. Gorgeous photos! That food looks so good and is putting my oatmeal to shame. My Melody. Hello Kitty's poor, estranged, not-as-cute cousin.

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  3. These are gorgeous photos! And that Ferris wheel! Wow! Beautiful! I think you are doing just great in the photo dept. It looks like you ladies had a lot of fun.

    On another note, I'm not sure what collaborations I like right now. I haven't really paid attention to anyone doing them.

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  4. Beautiful photos Albertina! I love doing that going somewhere like this to take photos. They both look so cute!

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  5. those pieces are stunning! and great shots A!

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  6. So fun! What gorgeous outfits and pictures!

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  7. The pictures make me want to go to a fair but more importantly I need all of the jewelry!

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  8. Love the photos! And your outfit is amazing! Would love to know the sources on your outfit!

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  9. Beautiful photos and I love the bracelets!
    I wish I could have been there with you!!! I love fairs and cotton candy ♥

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  10. GORGEOUS. Love the jewelry and completely obsessed with all the jackets going on. Need it all.

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  11. I never went through a Hello Kitty phase but one of my nieces totally did! Anyway, all of the photos are so pretty...and so colorful! Totally pin-worthy :) and thanks for saying I'm a good model. Hahah!!! xxoxo

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  12. What pretty photos...looks like the perfect fall day!!

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  13. SO fun! You are seriously an amazing photographer! Narrowing down the photos was the hardest part for me. I love them all!

    XO

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  14. Totally obsessed with Gold & Gray jewelry and with this fun shoot! I would love a little outing to the fair when I come visit next year ;)
    www.fashiontruffles.com

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  15. Love your photography! I hope i'm good enough one day to go out for a fun shoot like that!

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  16. I remember one year they had fried beer... it was the nastiest thing I have ever had the misfortune of eating, yuck!!! I always go for the Fletcher Corn Dog, so yummy and so bad for you!! Mmmm mmmm!!

    XOXO,
    The Glam pad

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  17. Since I have never been to a fair, I now feel like I have and shopped for jewelry too. Your photography is amazing. I don't know anything about lenses. You obviously have quite the camera knowledge.

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  18. Beautiful jewelry and I love the boho chic vibe of the pics and your outfits. Beautiful!

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  19. Your photos are AMAZING, as always. I didn't make it to a fair this year and I'm so bummed

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  20. What a fun post! And, your photography is amazing. Well done!
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  21. These photos are fantastic! You really are talented behind the camera.

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  22. What a fun collab and idea! I have visited the TX fair many times while attending the OU/TX game.... I LOVE getting at least 1 fried item. One year i had fried coke- can you believe that exists?! Great pics my dear!

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  23. What fun!!! Such impressive photos, they make me want to buy jewelry, eat cotton candy, and ride a merry go round!

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  24. Gorgeous photos and the jewerley. Amazing collaboration Albertina! :)

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  25. Collabs like this are so fun. Such a great place to shoot! Great job, they look fab. Dying for a necklace. So effortlessly chic.

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  26. Que lindo día de paseo, parece muy divertido , me encantaron esa bisutería
    Besos

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  27. I love this! Just some girls having fun at the fair! I am still laughing at the statue! LOL, great perspective. Makes him look real! Your outfits are stunning also and I love all the jewels. Best dressed at the fair, I am certain of it:)

    Laura

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  28. These photos are gorgeous and so much fun! The jewelry is stunning!!!

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  29. Can I tell you how much I love this post! Nothing but fun seen in these pics. The jewels are fabulous of course- especially the beads with the little tassel! Nicely shot Albertina and perfect choice on location to showcase this chic jewelry that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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  30. It is photos like these that make me want to move back to Texas. I miss the feeling it has.

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