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Pearls of 30a

written by Sarah Levey March 12, 2016
Pearls of 30a

LA6024Pearl 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.”

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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

 

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23 comments

Shanna January 11, 2017 - 7:15 pm

Holy buckets!! So dreamy!

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Jennifer January 11, 2017 - 7:23 pm

What a unique concept for a photoshoot. These are great.

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savannah January 11, 2017 - 7:29 pm

That is the most amazing concept I’ve heard of so far. How unique and visually stunning.

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Linnie January 11, 2017 - 7:35 pm

OH MY GOSH. Everything about this shoot is to die for. Love it.

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Samantha Sophia January 11, 2017 - 8:58 pm

This photos are so incredible! Beautiful!

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Elizabeth January 11, 2017 - 9:09 pm

What a unique and stunning session!

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Victoria Schneider January 11, 2017 - 9:18 pm

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

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Heather Simpson-Bluhm January 11, 2017 - 9:45 pm

WOW!! What a unique and fun concept! I love these pictures!!

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Courtney January 11, 2017 - 10:16 pm

Love the tones in all of these!

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Stefani January 11, 2017 - 10:18 pm

What a dreamy and romantic shoot. Seriously stunning!

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Michelle Guzman January 11, 2017 - 10:21 pm

Such a beautiful, inspiration shoot. Lovely photos!!!

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Kim Jundt January 11, 2017 - 10:51 pm

How amazing are these! They are true art!

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ali January 11, 2017 - 10:59 pm

wow! such a breathtaking session!

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Olivia January 11, 2017 - 11:00 pm

Holy beautiful! So dreamy and magical!

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Valerie January 11, 2017 - 11:38 pm

Wow… that’s some pretty artistic stuff!

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Jaymie January 12, 2017 - 12:43 am

oh my goodness these are amazing!!!

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3twirlgirlsand1sportsstud January 12, 2017 - 1:12 am

What a beautiful blog!

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Valerie January 12, 2017 - 8:48 am

These are so beautiful and inspirational! You are an amazing artist!

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Amie January 12, 2017 - 9:56 am

AH-MAZING!!! I love the peace in these images. <3

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Amber Gossett January 12, 2017 - 12:33 pm

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!

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Christy January 12, 2017 - 2:20 pm

Love these beautiful images!!

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Kaitlyn January 12, 2017 - 2:33 pm

These pictures are beautiful! I am sure this shoot was so fun to do. Great work!

Kaitlyn
http://www.mypostpartumlife.com

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Ana Ojha January 14, 2017 - 10:19 am

What a dreamy pictures! Loved your work!

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