SUMMER SOLSTICE SHOOT AND CELEBRATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Time:

5am-6amish

Location

The Meadow

IG: @TheMeadowAZ

Address: 444 N Drew St W, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States

SCHEDULE



4:45–5:00 AM — Arrival and Prep

  • All models must arrive no later than 5:00 AM.

  • The gate opens at 5:00 AM. If you arrive early, please wait patiently.

  • Upon arrival:

    1. Bring your offering (fruit or symbolic item) to Tiffany for a quick solo shot.

    2. Immediately hand your offering to Dara so she can add it to the altar scene.

    3. Jess will have a cooler available for any items that need to be kept cold.

    4. Prepare to be barefoot for part of the shoot. Be cautious, as vision will be limited before sunrise.

5:00–5:20 AM — Individual and Small Group Portraits

  • Tiffany will photograph:

    • Individual portraits styled according to each archetype

    • Quick duo or trio shots if time allows

  • Dara will be styling and assembling the altar and picnic scene with fruit, candles, greenery, and props.

  • Models not being photographed can assist Dara or wait nearby quietly.

5:20–5:40 AM — Picnic Scene (Full Group)

  • All models will be seated or kneeling around the completed tablescape.

  • Focused shots include:

    • Overhead group photo of the setup

    • Interactions with offerings (passing fruit, holding candles, etc.)

    • Reflections in the mirror

  • Models will sit on decorative pillows or directly on the blanket.

5:40–5:45 AM — Dancing Circle Scene

  • Models will form a loose circle and engage in light, organic movement.

  • The goal is to capture movement, energy, and celebration.

  • Poses can include twirling, spinning, or walking barefoot with connected hands or laughter.

5:45–6:00 AM — Singles, Doubles, and Freestyle Moments

  • Final round of portraits:

    • Solo shots capturing the character and essence of each model

    • Paired shots based on color, contrast, or archetype dynamic

  • Final candid or styled moments before the light changes:

    • Fruit sharing

    • Mirror work

    • Silhouette or sun-kissed imagery

PARTICIPANTS

Photographer and Concept:

Tiffany Arriagada/TallulahMade

IG: @tallulahshoots @tallulahshootsfantast @brujamagazine

Creative Director:

Dara Dagun

IG: @vermilionbuni_ @glamourvampmua @shadowandshadestudio

Models/IG

  1. Cynthia , @alispot

  2. Eryn, @vibewithEryn

  3. Shawne , @exquisiteskinandbeautyllc

  4. Arline, @arlinevportfolio

  5. Jess, @taunting_chaos

  6. Imogen, @lilmatreshka

  7. Tamara, @the_mighty_tamarawr_c

  8. Dara, @vermilionbuni_ @glamourvampmua @shadowandshadestudio

THEME

A celebration of Midsummer / Beltane—a merging of magic, fertility, light, and feminine power. Inspired by fairies, forest goddesses, and ancient rituals.

STORY

You are a sacred circle of sisters—connected by Earth, spirit, and intention—gathered to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Each of you brings an offering to the ceremony, symbolic of your essence and your energetic archetype. You are dressed in soft hues and flowing fabrics, barefoot and embodied, honoring the light and the shadow in balance.

Dara – The Sorceress / The Architect

  • Wardrobe: Blacks and deep purples

  • Archetype: The Shadow / The Architect

  • Vibe: Mysterious, commanding, deeply intuitive

  • Role: Dara grounds the shoot with her dark elegance and provides energetic contrast to the pastel palette. She is the watcher, the mirror, and the unspoken knowing. She holds the energetic edges.

  • Offering: A mirror – symbolic of inner reflection and duality.

  • Placement: In scenes involving gazing, shadows, ritual moments, or when group needs visual grounding.

Eryn – The Healer

  • Wardrobe: Earthy greens

  • Archetype: The Herbalist / The Earth Witch

  • Vibe: Raw, nurturing, connected to plants and body

  • Role: Eryn brings grounded, heart-centered energy. She channels the season’s growth and fertility. Her presence is sensory, calming, and abundant.

  • Offering: Oranges – representing vitality, solar power, and cleansing.

  • Placement: Near nature, perhaps touching the earth or preparing offerings.

Jess – The Muse / The Mystic

  • Wardrobe: Lilac or soft violet

  • Archetype: The Dreamer / Spellweaver

  • Vibe: Poetic, ethereal, otherworldly

  • Role: Jess embodies the unseen. She may be whispering spells, weaving herbs, or gazing off as if hearing the divine. She creates liminal space.

  • Offering: Blackberries – symbols of femininity, intuition, and shadow cycles.

  • Placement: In dreamy, soft-lit moments or solo shots of introspection.

Shawne – The Priestess

  • Wardrobe: Creams and earth tones

  • Archetype: The Celestial Priestess

  • Vibe: Still, elegant, wise beyond her years

  • Role: Shawnee is the embodiment of grace and sacred presence. She holds silence and deep reverence. She moves with intention.

  • Offering: A bouquet of wildflowers and seasonal fruit

  • Placement: Centered in group shots, ceremonial table, or walking barefoot.

Cynthia – The Maiden / The Joybringer

  • Wardrobe: Blush pinks

  • Archetype: The Lightbringer / The Youthful Heart

  • Vibe: Radiant, playful, soft laughter

  • Role: Cynthia lifts the collective spirit. Her energy is contagious, childlike yet wise. She represents hope, heart energy, and play.

  • Offering: Strawberries and watermelon – symbols of sweetness, love, and youth.

  • Placement: Laughing, feeding fruit, twirling, smiling directly at camera.

Imogen – The Harvest Queen / The Oracle

  • Wardrobe: Cream, with green accents (if possible)

  • Archetype: The Wise One / The Temptress

  • Vibe: Sensual, ancient, magnetic

  • Role: Imogen channels the mythic feminine. She is Eve, the Queen of cycles. She holds both mystery and maternal wisdom.

  • Offering: Green apples – representing knowledge, seduction, and truth.

  • Placement: In throne-like positions, intimate close-ups, surrounded by fruit.

Tamara – The Dreamer / Moon Dancer

  • Wardrobe: Sky blue

  • Archetype: The Seer / The Star Child

  • Vibe: Reflective, watery, cosmic

  • Role: Tamara represents the stars’ whisper and moon’s reflection. She is sensitive yet bold. Her movement is fluid and celestial.

  • Offering: Blueberries – symbolic of depth, the third eye, and sweetness.

  • Placement: Looking skyward, dipping toes in water, lying on fabric, or captured in movement.

Arline – The Mother / The Guardian

  • Wardrobe: White or warm brown

  • Archetype: The Ancestor / The Keeper of Flame

  • Vibe: Protective, wise, nurturing

  • Role: Arline holds the space with maternal strength. She represents legacy, grounding, and spiritual safety. She is both root and canopy.

  • Offering: Grapes – symbols of abundance, ancestral connection, and sacred bloodlines.

  • Placement: In scenes of togetherness, laying hands, or overseeing ritual.

Narrative

  • The models represent a coven of nature spirits gathering for a sacred feast under the midsummer sun and moon, weaving garlands, dancing around a maypole, sharing food, and casting blessings. The day transforms into a mystical candlelit night of enchantment.

  • Mood words: ethereal, floral, enchanted, feminine, witchy, fairycore, whimsical

COSTUMES & LOOKS

Preferred color palette: soft pastels, earthy greens, blush pinks, ivory, gold accents

  1. Dresses: long flowing gowns, floral embroidery, lace, sheer overlays

  2. Accessories: flower crowns, delicate jewelry, fairy wings (optional for some), ribbons

  3. Shoes: barefoot or nude/neutral sandals

PROPS

Floral crowns (provided for each model)

  • Maypole + ribbons

  • Wildflower bouquets

  • Candlesticks & taper candles

  • Picnic blankets & cushions

  • Vintage plates/glassware

  • Dessert table: cakes, berries, honey jars, bread loaves

  • Lanterns & string lights

  • Goblets & pitchers for drinks

➡️ Note who is bringing or providing each item.

SETTING/SCENES

The scene is a lush, sunlit meadow where a white fur blanket or botanical-themed picnic cloth anchors the sacred space. Resting atop the blanket is a carefully curated altar-style spread that feels both bohemian and celestial—soft, feminine, and rich with color and texture. Photographer will provide bread/pastry/or cake to add to the scene

Visual Elements

  • Fruits as Offerings: Arranged in earthy ceramic or glass dishes, each model brings a bowl of symbolic fruit:

    • Watermelon sliced into triangles

    • Oranges thinly sliced into sun-like wheels

    • Strawberries (some sliced, some whole)

    • Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries

    • Green grapes and red grapes (lush clusters)

  • Candles: Cream pillar candles, both lit and unlit, provide ambient ritual energy, placed between the dishes and foliage.

  • Greenery: Fresh cut herbs or leaves (eucalyptus, fern, or vines) weave through the scene like tendrils of nature reclaiming the ritual space.

  • Mirror: A small vintage hand mirror rests beside the fruit, symbolizing reflection, shadow work, and the unseen self.

Atmosphere

  • The look is seasonal and enchanted—celebratory but intentional.

  • In early morning, the tone is soft and dewy; later, with sun rising, it glows in golden radiance.

  • Think picnic meets altar, styled with reverence for Earth and ritual beauty.

Optional Seating for Models

  • Models are encouraged to bring their own decorative floor pillow or low pouf—in neutral or earthy tones, such as:

    • Linen beige

    • Dusty rose

    • Sage green

    • Cream macramé or woven textures

This will not only provide comfort but add to the softness and luxury of the shoot styling.