Fallen Princesses
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RE: the photography: It took some time and effort to set up all those shots. Interesting take on each tale. Not my cuppa tea but, diversity is what makes life interesting, right? While I did read these fairy tales to my daughter the ending was always edited as follows: "The prince asked the princess to marry him and she replied, I like you very much and maybe one day we will get married. But first I want to finish college and travel a little before I think of that." If think those little kids aren't really listening to that story you just read to them every night for the past 3 weeks, think again. One night I was so tired I totally forgot to edit and read the original text. When I finished my daughter spoke up and said "She still gets to go to college and travel, right?" Lesson taught and learned!
I'm no fan of those fairy tales, but damn, these are depressing. Though they are beautiful photos, like Lilly said. The song "Fairytale" by Sara Bareilles is in the same spirit as these, I think; it's also a very good song. I don't think it's a bad thing for little kids to have "unrealistic expectations." Without it, there would be less imagination and ambition.
Such beautiful images - but how do you publish this. I've only ever been able to publish written content?
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