• Pure Preraphaelite Paintings! - Katiuscia Bayslak
  • the eyes are just perfect here. this is absolutely amazing portrait and you're such a beautiful, Brooke :-) - {it's all relative}
  • I love how the tones of blue of your eyes and the butterfly's' wings match.
    Also, you have this look on your face that resembles a butterfly. A human could only be this similar to a butterfly in terms of fragility<3
    So simple, yet I love this photo. - Polen Erciyas
  • I love how the hair covers the chest, almost like cloth! - Carlos Castañeda'
  • this part. (: - allyson jean
  • this part. (: - allyson jean
  • Love ♥ - Lona !
  • blue butterfly - Jimmy A. Burgos Cid

the baby's room

My inspirations are always changing yet my past inspirations are always buried deep in there, somewhere. This is a part 2 of my original butterfly picture, and I like to think it is a softer, more sensible version (I say sensible meaning that I think I've used more cohesive colors and less obvious texturing). I wanted to shoot indoors so I did 3 shoots yesterday in my bedroom, just me and my camera. I loved it but was reminded how constricting it can feel at the same time. I have a feeling I'll flow back and forth between love and hate from now on.

I love fairytales, and this to me is just that...a fairytale. Almost literally a tale of fairies :)

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  1. dlemieux, Zyllan Fotografía, Remember Sandy, Ellie Ellis, and 997 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. dlemieux (25 months ago | reply)

    oh my!! such fabulous light. i love the way the color of the butterflies matches your eyes. nice hair! ;-)

  3. MAIKA 777 (25 months ago | reply)

    Magnetic blue eyes. Great portrait. Excellent work.

  4. JADelpiano (25 months ago | reply)

    Outstanding portrait... Magical !

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    Seen on my Flickr home page. (?)

  5. sweethardt (25 months ago | reply)

    Simple yet oh, so beautiful.

  6. Chloe Elizabeth Dill (25 months ago | reply)

    Wow those eyes are gorgeous and the expression just tells so many stories. I love this!

  7. Eva van Oosten (25 months ago | reply)

    magical picture, her blue eyes almost give light... you did very well with the post processing :)

  8. RoxiRosita (25 months ago | reply)

    :) mágica!!!

  9. Sarah Ann Loreth (25 months ago | reply)

    Such a beautiful softness in the light and expression. And that hair reminds me of Rapunzel. Abosolutely, beautiful and delicate.

  10. Giada Frassetto (25 months ago | reply)

    I always wondered how you can let all those fake-but-gorgeous butterflies fly...

  11. Donna Irene. (25 months ago | reply)

    Is the hair photoshopped or is your hair really that long??

  12. Milad Ghotbi (25 months ago | reply)

    well done . nice light .

  13. brookeshaden (25 months ago | reply)

    Wig all the way ;-D

  14. viyan1 (25 months ago | reply)

    amazing !!!

  15. drshrinker (catching up) (25 months ago | reply)

    First, you are underrated as a model. I'd asked you a long time ago if you'd ever studied acting. You said no. I still don't quite believe you. lol

    Second, the placement, positioning, and relative focus of the various butterflies is perfect.

    Third, the entire image is an exemplar of the time-honored expression less is more.

    Fourth, do you know of a sinus remedy that actually works? I can barely breathe or stand up for more than five minutes and I sound (and, frankly, probably look like) Snuffy of Sesame Street fame. Not cool.

  16. Katiuscia Bayslak (25 months ago | reply)

    Your look sad and elusive bring me back.
    Maybe in the Pre-Raphaelite paintings period.
    I love this shot, maybe one of your most beautiful ever!

  17. Marie Dücker (25 months ago | reply)

    this is so lovely! your eyes look gorgeous here, especially with the light. I love the blues.

  18. Irina Barcari (25 months ago | reply)

    great!
    also want to make something like this!

  19. Playland Photography (25 months ago | reply)

    love the blue in your eyes!

  20. AnCarol (25 months ago | reply)

    Poetic and somewhat dramatic.

  21. Victoria Penrose (25 months ago | reply)

    This is so unbelievably beautiful. I love how the blue of the butterflies match the blue of your eyes, and your expression is so peaceful.

  22. tymjean (25 months ago | reply)

    the texture and butterflies is fantastic!

  23. Sarah Lyn Love (25 months ago | reply)

    so magical. i actually like how simple this is compared to your other photos. the tones are really lovely, especially the deep blues. <3

  24. isayx3 (25 months ago | reply)

    i like the clarity in this image & the vibrant colors..very nice brooke

  25. !Res (25 months ago | reply)

    wow, this is so beautiful!

  26. Andréia Takeuchi (25 months ago | reply)

    geez, this is a fairytale indeed!
    the way the light softly touches you and the butterflies is so inspiring! and your expression is so deep... totally love it. It's nice to see you a little closer to the camera :)

  27. Silver Paul (25 months ago | reply)

    That is such a wonderful goofy/beautiful image :)

  28. Andy Murray. (25 months ago | reply)

    her face... is like she went crazy

  29. mark boucher (25 months ago | reply)

    beautiful and i like a lot your eyes, how they match with the butterflies.

  30. Mercedes Fittipaldi (25 months ago | reply)

    great great great shot!!!!!!!!!!

  31. AJGosling (25 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic image. Beautiful.

  32. Calichusetts (25 months ago | reply)

    I hardly ever favorite your work (I hope thats not offensive) but this is truly one of the best pieces of your work I have ever seen...jaw-dropping

  33. eah2009 (25 months ago | reply)

    stunning!!

  34. Ella Grace Bell (25 months ago | reply)

    GORGEOUS. love how your eyes match the butterflies! <3

  35. Jordan_K (25 months ago | reply)

    wonderful artwork!

  36. Luiza Rich (25 months ago | reply)

    ahh just gorgeous as always

  37. L NOYB (25 months ago | reply)

    Nice to see a closer composition from you.

  38. JeyPhotography.© (25 months ago | reply)

    brooke you are awesome!!

  39. Leslie Rubiera (25 months ago | reply)

    Love the light and the dreamy expression on your face.

  40. ItsEmma (25 months ago | reply)

    stunning, i love the blue eyes!

  41. qwerty*uiop* (25 months ago | reply)

    This is so gorgeous! amazing compo! love her eyes and the butterflies and hair and everything! bravo

  42. achuka (25 months ago | reply)

    really nice work brooke

  43. seanwright. (25 months ago | reply)

    Rapunzel! :O

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