Resort Shop: El says maybe that wasn't such a good idea?

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It's been a very busy Spring season at the Resort Shop in the lower level of Vickie's Vintage. EL, the Assitant Manager,  is making having photos taken for the website! 

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EL: This would be a great opening shot, clothes equipment, swimsuits and lots of color.

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Ian (photographer): EL, you are so short, maybe we should stand you on a box. 

EL: Thanks, I know I'm short. I think I have a better idea!

Tha

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EL: These heeled skates will give me almost four inches. I'll just slip them on!

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EL: How's this???

Ian: Cute---and yes, you don't look like a Munchikin now.

EL: Hey just take the video!  Hi, I'm EL here in the Resort Shop at Vickie's Vintage on the near northside of Chicago.

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EL: We are still full of merchandise for all your vacation needs! Fishing, water sports, camping, we have great outfits and equipment at great prices!

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Summer gear for all your sports and recreational needs.

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Scuba gear, sports shoes, balls, even birdwatching binoculars.

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Swim suits and ...

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climbing gear.

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EL: We have clothes and accessories for teens through adults. Check out the jogging suits.

Totes, bags, helmets for biking and skateboarding, travel suitcases.

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Now is the best time to SUIT up for the summer months. It can't rain forever!

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Great jackets for your guys.

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If Neon is your thing, we have some great outfits for everyone.

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How about this classic windbreaker for Dad. Lake Michigan can be pretty chilly when you sail.

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The Resort shop has a great selection of casual clothes and accessories for Dad or your favorite Guy! 

Take a break we have a customer.

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Ian: Is it okay we film you, Caryn?

Caryn: No problem, always happy to help.

Ian: Okay rolling!

EL: Thanks so much for shopping with us, Caryn. 

Caryn: It's my first time here and I found the perfect Father's Day Gift! 

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Caryn: It was so hard to choose. Thanks again!

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EL: (zips across the floor and twirl turns to face the camera)....WHOOOPSEY!

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Ian: ARE YOU OKAY? (laughing)

EL: I suppose you got that on camera. Dang, maybe this isn't such a good idea!

Ian: Well, compose yourself, and I'll sort through the footage and see what we need.

 

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EL: Well, that was humiliating!

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EL: I'll just put these back on the shelf.

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Ian: Okay, how about a comment on skating?

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EL: Scowling...how about we call skating done! 

Ian: (Pans the camera) Give me a wrap up line...!

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EL:"It's always great shopping at Vickie's Resort Shop! Phone and website orders are welcome, too. But

Come on down for the best selections for SUMMER 

NOW to Vickie's on the Near Northside.

EL: You better edit out my bare feet! 

Ian: Well, I for sure need to edit out that scowl.  Um, how about dinner.

EL: Sure, see you at eight. And, I won't be wearing skates.

LATER:  EL readies the shop for closing.

Russ: Say, EL, are you still open?

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EL: Sure, Mr. Pittman. What can I help you with. (rubbing her sore bum)

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Russ: I'm on a mission, I'm looking for some extra work boots. It's been so wet, I have three pair drying out...nothin's worse than wet boots.

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EL: What size? 

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Russ: Yea, here's the hard part...14E. 

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EL: Not  here, but let me check with Vickie tomorrow. She's been working on the warehouse and I know we packed away lots of boots from winter. 

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ELL: Just give me your information and I'll get back to you tomorrow. Vickie's gone for the day. So, any color or style? 

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Russ: Just dry...and no, I'm not particular when it comes to working in concrete or mud. (Chuckles) Thanks, EL. Just let me know, soon if you can. We have rain tomorrow again, but we have to work in it.

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And, another busy day at Vickie's Resort Shop!

What Do YOUR Dolls need for SUMMER?

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Ian's Photo session with Colette

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I just haven't spent much time in the doll room this Spring, so these are actually from February. I made a post and then lost it twice and got disgusted. I'm not always patient, LOL.

Here, Ian is doing a shoot for publicity photos or an album cover for Colette/Callie, a Joliet girl who spent many years in France being a vocal sensation, but came home after $$$ and boyfriend problems. Ian only knows this from gossip in the neighborhood.d  And from when he took the stills for the PBS special in March.

If you are interested in her story thus far, just search Colette or Jazz Baby and you can see lots of posts on her.

Ian: Callie, how about you just sit here on the chair, face me and think about your favorite place. 

Callie: (Smiles slightly) Well, I spent a great deal of time in Paris.

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Ian: Just tilt you head a bit to the left. There that's good. Nice smile, lips closed and you are dreaming about Paris.

Callie: Hmmmm, humming a French tune under her breath.

Ian moves around the room, snapping away.

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Ian: Hold still...the shadows are working now!

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Callie continues to hum-m-m-m, staring out into space. 

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Ian: Just relax, lean forward....PERFECT! Where are you now?

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Callie:( She snaps up) I need to stretch.(leans foward)

Ian: Fine, stretch everything and take a break. (He walks around and adjusts the lights.)

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Ian: There that's good. Now, tell me about Paris. 

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Ian backs away for full body shots.

Colette: Oh, Paris est magnifique. La ville a un pouls qu'on ne peut pas décrire. Pardon, Paris is like no other, Magnificent. The city has a pulse one can't describe.

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Ian: You loved it then? Or were you in love, there?

Colette: Yes, oui, oui, Oui. Very much. (She smiles.)

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Ian: Do you want to go back? 

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Callie/Colette: If it hadn't been for Covid, I would have returned long ago. But, now maybe someday. My career seems to be here now.

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Ian changes the colors on the lights: Let's try this!

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Ian: The shadow play here is very interesting...let's take a few more. Just think of your most fabulous night in Paris performing!

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Colette: I sang in this little 'club de musique'. A restaurant during the day and early evening, but only for live music performances at night. 

Gerard had a little threesome band and we always had a full audience. Soon, we were the toast of Paris nightlife.

Ian: Hold that pose. Sounds wonderful. Gerard, why do I know that name? 

Colette: Well, he's Gerry my producer. He produced the Billie Holliday PBS Special we did in March when you did the stills. You know he is difficult, but very good at what he does. 

Ian: At everything?  Hold that!

Callie: (biting her lip, fingers tensing and then opening)

CLICK

Ian: I'm loving this shot...hold a bit longer! Click, click, click. That's a wrap.

I think I have all I need, except I think I need to go to Paris now.

Colette: Perhaps we may all go when I do my next  album of Paris songs. You could be my Apprêter, and make my life more arranged and document the whole trip. Perhaps make me more suitable for the public.

Ian: Suitable? Such an interesting word.

Colette: (shrugs) I really don't fit in anywhere it seems. (standing up). Joliet and Paris both seem a long distance away from here, from me now.

Ian: Well, Joliet was named after a French man. 

Callie: True, perhaps that's the mystique. Thank you, Ian. Let me know when you think you have something for the album cover and CD covers. We want to release this soon.

Ian: I sure will, I'll do some editing and send something over tonight or tomorrow. I might have to add something of Paris to it maybe on the right...but then I think it is already there in your eyes.

Colette: Merci à toi mon ami. (She smiles) And, thank you for an afternoon trip back to Paris. 

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Alone in the studio Ian worked on the photos...and played with the contrasts bringing up the shadows in the background. It's clear to him, Colette is two very interesting people.

Ian: And me, an Apprêter, that's one way of saying it. (he continues working and playing with the images...if he uses her closeups, he loses her shadows.) 

Ian: I guess I will leave the choice up to Colette. Maybe she will see, what I see.

(More to come)

Simple Background Set

Chair: Mattel from lunch set, covered in black contact paper:

Colette/Callie: Mattel Jazz Baby- jewelry hers.

Sweater: unknown seller China

Leggings: Mattel Model Muse

Floor: Contact paper

Background: Bent silver poster board

Lighting: Two small LED spot lights. One diffused with a piece of white foam core, one from the side.

Edits from Mac photo program, enhancing/reducing light, contrasts, colors, black and white, sepia, and color balance changes. Flaws and sharp lines are intentional in the composition.

Story: Total figments of my imagination and my doll world.

Thanks for looking, any comments or questions, I'll be happy to answer.

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