This photoshoot was one of our favorite shoots to date. Lauren Athalia, the photographer, is based out of Nashville and came up with the conceptual idea for the shoot, using her lens to interpret the metaphor of ‘mythological origins of the pearl’ in such a uniquely creative and intellectual presentation.
Pearls so commonly represent southern femininity, conjuring images of sorority sisters and high-society functions; however, Lauren visually brought our attention back to the origins of this ‘born in the water’ concept – as viewed mythologically.
On her website laurenathalia.com, Lauren writes of this shoot as a journey:
“This series is inspired by the worldwide mythological origins of the pearl. The ancient Japanese believed that pearls were created from the tears of mythical creatures, such as mermaids, nymphs, and angels.
Ancient Greek legend thought that pearls were the tears of the gods. They also believed that wearing pearls would prevent women from crying on their wedding day.
Hindu folklore speaks of pearls as dewdrops that fell out of the night, into the moonlit sea. One of the earliest accounts of pearls and weddings comes from the Hindu story of Krishna (or Vishnu), who plucked the first pearl from the depths of the ocean and gave it to his daughter Pandaia on her wedding day as a symbol of love, union, and purity.
And so our story begins.”
Photographer: Lauren Athalia
Model: Piper Arielle
HMUA: Rachel Christine
Wardrobe Styling and #3 Dress: The Southern Atelier
Dress #1 and #2 available at Sirens at the Beach
Shell by Kathryn Alexandria
Assistant: Josh Wood
23 comments
Holy buckets!! So dreamy!
What a unique concept for a photoshoot. These are great.
That is the most amazing concept I’ve heard of so far. How unique and visually stunning.
OH MY GOSH. Everything about this shoot is to die for. Love it.
This photos are so incredible! Beautiful!
What a unique and stunning session!
I literally have goosebumps. What a gorgeous shoot. 30A is one of my favorite places and I have never see in depicted like this. It’s stunning. Great job!
xx
Victoria Schneider
http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com
WOW!! What a unique and fun concept! I love these pictures!!
Love the tones in all of these!
What a dreamy and romantic shoot. Seriously stunning!
Such a beautiful, inspiration shoot. Lovely photos!!!
How amazing are these! They are true art!
wow! such a breathtaking session!
Holy beautiful! So dreamy and magical!
Wow… that’s some pretty artistic stuff!
oh my goodness these are amazing!!!
What a beautiful blog!
These are so beautiful and inspirational! You are an amazing artist!
AH-MAZING!!! I love the peace in these images. <3
This is an absolutely stunning shoot… I love the way she captured it. How amazing to be a part of this shoot! I can’t wait to work together!
Love these beautiful images!!
These pictures are beautiful! I am sure this shoot was so fun to do. Great work!
Kaitlyn
http://www.mypostpartumlife.com
What a dreamy pictures! Loved your work!