Once Upon a Time....

In a Land Far Far Away

I'm sure at one point in time when we were all younger we heard the beginning of a story start out with "Once upon a time"......am I right?... So this photo is for all those old memories of hearing those words that began a fairytale story.

!!! I'm so excited about this photo, has to be one of my favs that I have done, but it took me forever b/c I am still trying to figure out PS...I'm getting there.

The dress is a wedding dress that I wore to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball( NOT to my wedding), and Its a bugger to get into!!!...plus its too small for me, I didn't know wedding dresses ran 2 sizes small!....and since I don't have a crinoline, I put pillows underneath it to make it look poofy.
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Sorry for the big nasty watermark, that really ruins the image, but I have had NUMEROUS notifications from people that my image is being used WITHOUT my permission...So there goes the big bold watermark.
© ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED That means its not yours to use in ANY way, shape, or form.

Comments and faves

  1. boyonherbike, whidbychick, marctonysmith, Visuals sparkling, and 802 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. boyonherbike (44 months ago | reply)

    Wow stunning dress and amazing post process work

  3. lidge_34 (44 months ago | reply)

    This is awesome. Very dream-like.

  4. Menachemk (44 months ago | reply)

    WOW, WOW, WOW, perfect!

  5. elizabeth sarah (44 months ago | reply)

    yes!! this is definitely my fave of yours so far!!!!!!!!! i don't get how you do any of these with any program ever!!

  6. NixieMichelle (44 months ago | reply)

    Def my favorite, too!!! the top left corner is perfect!!!

  7. marctonysmith (44 months ago | reply)

    I especially like the light/shadow on the folds of the dress. Wonderful!

  8. swinspeed (44 months ago | reply)

    simply brilliant work,
    I luv da amazing processing of da background,
    Nd beautiful action with a perfect dress for it.

  9. that edit girl (44 months ago | reply)

    I love this! Beautiful work. The lighting and textures are fantastic!

  10. *Cake (44 months ago | reply)

    This is very good ;)

  11. Jess Newton (44 months ago | reply)

    wow, amazing! lovely dress! and beautiful lighting!

  12. Sarai | Fotography (44 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful!

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  13. s.j.pettersson (44 months ago | reply)

    Fairy tales do come true every once in a while :{
    s.j.pettersson - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver

  14. em.chill (44 months ago | reply)

    incredible!!! girl you are getting sooooo good! when did you get ps?

  15. Dream Light (44 months ago | reply)

    mind numbing beauty

  16. Sabrina Banta [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

    this is beautiful

  17. Sudha.. (44 months ago | reply)

    So elegant!

  18. sandropatrizia (44 months ago | reply)

    Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato * Colors of Life * Post 1 Comment 3. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.

    Great shot and post processing

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  19. elineart (44 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful !

  20. **mandirae** (44 months ago | reply)

    So beautiful! Oh I love everything about it! Definitely one of your best =)

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  21. Dimitri Depaepe (44 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Moulin Rouge (Invite Only +15 Faves) - COMMENT ON 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    S, you make me dream !!!!!!!!!!!!! so perfectly beautiful !!!!

  22. Dimitri Depaepe (44 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Temple Of Aphrodite (Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  23. Dimitri Depaepe (44 months ago | reply)

    Have a goodnight and a wonderful day

  24. Ashley Meiners Photography (44 months ago | reply)

    You're Friggin Awesome! You could teach me a thing or two! Love It!

  25. IvaYaneva (44 months ago | reply)

    This is wonderful, dear! it really looks like a fairy tale, so delicate and beautiful.. I love your hair and your skills at PS you show here are amazing :)

  26. thedannie (44 months ago | reply)

    there is nothing more to say than: PERFECT! :D
    love the details in this picture, the idea ... ah .. <3

  27. Anda74 (44 months ago | reply)

    Brilliant idea, very fairy tale like. I really like the colors and shades of the background.

  28. Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥M§. яåє♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ (44 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *The Master Photographer*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  29. *WHite HaLo* (44 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous!!! so tender and gentle! and you'r dress is amazing as well!! =)

  30. • iSpirit • (44 months ago | reply)

    Very creative and elegant.

  31. DodogoeSLR (44 months ago | reply)

    very pretty shot! love this

  32. tgyhujiko [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

    Wozers, im speechless

  33. onurcan tarcan (44 months ago | reply)

    very good processing
    and a stunning shot of course

  34. law_keven (44 months ago | reply)

    Another stunning image, I love the lighting, colours and tones, keep up the great work...:O))
    Congrats on making Explore..:O)))
    Your a creative genius my friend, I hope your having an awesome Tuesay....:O)))

    (Seen in Explore)

  35. Lilli-Kad (44 months ago | reply)

    Wow i am soooo speechless. This must be the best photo i have seen so far. I loooooove the processing, the idea oh my god and the dress and you are sooo gorgeous. I am sorry i need to calm down but seriously great work!!!!!

  36. Tonio0707 (44 months ago | reply)

    beautiful image !

  37. Emely [MLY] (44 months ago | reply)

    You sure have a bunch of stunning images in your stream and as soon as I'm home from work and have got the time I'm gonna look through them a bit closer!

    Beautiful texture and comp in this. Very fantasy-inspiring and the light is great!

  38. [krles] (44 months ago | reply)

    Impressive. I have no words for your work!

    Sorry, my english is bad.

  39. Lumase (44 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lightness of being, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    S/plendid.

  40. RemcoBoerma (44 months ago | reply)

    congrats on the explore

  41. Iseelight (44 months ago | reply)

    marvellous composition

  42. c.ferrol (44 months ago | reply)

    Deliciosa, elegante y hermosa fotografía.
    Muy buen trabajo.
    Saludos

    Delicious, elegant and beautiful photography.
    Very good work.
    Regards

  43. Kiwi_GaL (44 months ago | reply)

    wow...this is totally amazing!!

  44. Aleix M.L. [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

    Great work! Congrats! It's so elegant!

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