Today's the day! The reveal of the set and video!
Part 1 was HERE.
Concept: the song is about a relationship breakup, so the thought of junk came into play. Imperfection reflecting how she was feeling, yet still hope and beauty out of what remained today.
A farmer's field was the perfect setting.
A play on an outdoor living room was the premise. An antique rusty crib frame became center stage, and the rest just fell into place. You'll recognize some of the props if you're an avid Funky Junk follower. :)
The canning jars with the labels were created by Breanne, which tell a story in the video. They are feelings and thoughts left behind.
The video is down below. Enjoy!
The team
The incredibly talented Ashley of Dragonflight Photography
Working with Ashley was actually surreal. I've never had my own work pro photographed before and really enjoyed watching how she captured my own vision. She's ridiculously talented and a gem to work with! Hearing her comments about what she saw with the set staging was incredibly encouraging. I have a very good feeling you'll be seeing us team up again sometime in the future!
The video
Did You Even Cry, by Breanne Jansen
Working with Ashley was actually surreal. I've never had my own work pro photographed before and really enjoyed watching how she captured my own vision. She's ridiculously talented and a gem to work with! Hearing her comments about what she saw with the set staging was incredibly encouraging. I have a very good feeling you'll be seeing us team up again sometime in the future!
The video
Did You Even Cry, by Breanne Jansen
Breanne, way to make it all happen! You're so beautiful and talented, and I wish the very best for you. Thanks so much for allowing me to play a small part in your amazing production!
All photos
CLICK HERE for the complete photoshoot (more than here) with enlarged photos - beautiful!
Video production - filmed in Langley, BC Canada
Set design and props
Props
Tamara Jansen - for my birthday dinner!
Props
Tamara Jansen - for my birthday dinner!
Inez Elgenraam - Hair/Makeup
Anton Thomas - Audio Recording
My son Cody - for hangin' in there for the entire day. :)
Guys, it was a blast working with all of you! Thanks for the wonderful day!
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Excellent! The set was stunning. Where did you find that awesome bell?
ReplyDeleteHey Toni, it's actually a finial. Pretty cool piece, found at Milner Gardens in Langley, BC.
DeleteGorgeous setting and vignettes!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...this is awesome!
ReplyDeletehad to take a second look! Romantic!
ReplyDeletebeautiful set design.. what a wonderful experience for all of you.. Congrats~!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the set, it all looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing opportunity! Beautiful staging, photos, and music video. They all work beautifully together!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fabulous job you did!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it! Well done - everyone!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on the set. Really captures the song. All around beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Superb decorating! Loved it.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! I know I say that all the time on your projects but really...wow! So beautiful. I just love how you put things together.
ReplyDeleteHey Donna, you are the most amazing stylist in my books.....wanna team up to start a Funky Junk accessories line soon? And tell Cody THANKS for being such a trouper and putting up with my grandkids, me and Pepper for the whole day!
ReplyDeleteI love it--so many wonderful little details, which really make all the difference, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteDonna, you have to tell us how you do it! How do you decide what goes where, and why that can't go there and where the focus is and what takes away from focus....you said I just start throwing stuff together.....thats what my daughter does in her playroom and it doesn't look beautiful! it looks more like a sandcastle of toys :P There is more to it then that!
ReplyDeleteEither way, you have a wonderful gift for this stuff, I hope you enjoy every minute of it because I enjoyed watching ever minute :D Watching a bare and muddy field transform into a beautiful living room set.
Lydia-fancyfeat
Haha! I like your daughter's style... sounds abit like my own bedroom floor! :)
DeleteThanks so much Lydia... I really enjoyed watching you film with all that fancy gadgetry! Tell you what... you'll never have to learn how to stage if I don't have to learn how to film. We have each other after all! Sound like a plan? :D
Love the setting. She is definitely talented with a beautiful voice. Congratulations to you all for a wonderful production.
ReplyDeleteLove everything on the "set". That huge finial is just too awesome! You really do have a way with junk!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful song...and what a great set! Well done, Donna. What a fun experience that must have been!
ReplyDeleteMichael
Beautiful setup. All the old items worked so well together with the rural setting and great natural light. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing opportunity. The set you put together is perfect for the beautiful background and this very talented young artist.
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the purity of the white heart entangled in the branches - very symbolic. All the photography was amazing, but the black and white photos were great - so crisp.
ReplyDeleteSo much sweet talent all in one place! Congratulations, Donna! And thanks for sharing...beautiful set, photography and voice!
ReplyDeleteI had such an awesome time on the set! Can't wait to take more photos working with Donna!!! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
ashley
Wow! Really great set. So you. Love the hard with the soft, the fresh with the old, all the contrasts and lots of funky junk!!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna, how exciting!! Lovew the design of the set.
ReplyDeleteGreat Team ! What a fun post Ms FJI Donna! Love it -happy weekend oxxo CZ
ReplyDeleteBravo, well done!! The staging was incredible and the song hauntingly lovely.... both fitting hand in hand! My dear I do believe you have a future here! Have a wonderful day! And per usual we will continue to lift you up in prayer as you continue your endeavors.
ReplyDeletei love this,such a beautiful voice.does she have a cd out?i would love to hear more music from her.i love your set design.great job
ReplyDeleteLovely job!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to watch it again for the details -
I was too busy listening and watching her sing.
~Dana
That was just lovely in every way.
ReplyDeleteDonna! (this is me, screaming!!!) OK, first I want....no scratch that....I NEED... to live in that field on that bed/sofa thing you made with all those goodies! How wonderful that you got to do this...well...and they got YOU!!!!! How wonderful, like Vickie said, "lovely in every way." She used a period, but me, I SCREAM things...cuz, well, it's YOU and you're YOU and how about that video? Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo, um, if me and EC ever desire to do a video...wanna come to NY on holiday and play???? (OK, I can dream, right?)
xo
~K
Wow! What an opportunity. You really set the mood with the set design. Bravo!!
ReplyDelete<3 Christina
Awesome props. Don't know where you gals get all the awesome stuff but maybe I need to move where you live?
ReplyDeleteI had alot of same type of things I got in KY but just don't find that kind of items in this part of CO (Grand Junction, CO).
The Goodwill is ridiculously expensive, priced like new and it's a ways from our house. Even our thrift store in closest town (6 miles) is getting more expensive. I'm thinking maybe it's my lack of disposable income that's more the problem.
Sadly I had to leave alot of props in KY when we moved. Total bummer.
Really enjoy your blog, love your tutorial on making old signs. That's one of my favorite things to make. They sold really well in MT don't know about here but going to find out. I'll have to visit your Facebook page too.
Donna,
ReplyDeleteYour creativity never ceases to amaze me! Congratulations on all your endeavors and successes! I look forward to more!