2017 Dickens Fair- Tavan Photography
Here is a link to my set of images from Dickens fair this year 2017 Dickens Fair Photos A bit of PINK the Flora Finching gown that debuted this season!
Laurie Tavan
Penny Black
Photo courtesy of and copyright Philip Pavliger The King George IV State Diadem is the newest reproduction crown in our arsenal for Dickens fair Royals: “The diadem was worn during the coronation procession of...
A Dark Depth- Second Make-over look
A bit darker @threnodyinvelvet thank you @iberianblackarts – #darkbeauty #goth #gothgirl #gothbeauty #fairytale #corsetry #corset #horned #hornedgod #fantasy #wicked #darkforest #THEDARKARTISTRIES #fantasycostuming #longhair #windmachine #snakering #makeover #makeup #iberianblackarts #blackcorset #halfmoonmanicure #wavyhair #darkfantasy #bandalettes #curvykate...
Gala Nocturna Photo competition Entry- Help share & like :)
The ever stunning @threnodyinvelvet for Gala Nocturna, Ascension photo contest, with @iberianblackarts Corset by @ltlaurietavan Headdress by Liv Free @creationsbylivfree #masquerade #renaissance #medievalfantasy #mystical #ascension #venicecarnival #carnevaledivenezia #costumeball #costumedesign #headdress #darkbeauty #whitehair #corset #corsetdesigner...
First look at my Mucha Make-over with Iberian Black arts
This month is packed with makeovers 🖤 here’s the beautiful @ltlaurietavan wearing her creations in a Mucha inspired photo shoot â˜ºï¸ A post shared by Morgana (@iberianblackarts) on Sep 10, 2017 at 11:56am PDT
Then and Now
Back in 2015 we shot this corset the first time. I felt that while it was very historical in nature and worked for my Christmas theme, it didn’t feel finished. Here it the Snow...
Ex Voto Corset – First imagery from our shoot
New picture wearing @ltlaurietavan ex Voto corset and @creationsbylivfree headdress â¤ï¸ A post shared by Morgana (@threnodyinvelvet) on Sep 4, 2017 at 11:12am PDT
Playing Dress up
Trying on one of Gerry’s corsets at the Oxford Conference of Corsetry- Morua Designs The one and only @ltlaurietavan twirling in her vintage silk pjs and bed jacket paired with a single layer Edwardian...
2017 Oxford Conference of Corsetry
I will have to come back and try to even put into words this wonderful experience but here is a link to my favorite images I took during the event: 2017 OCOC- BTS
Oxford Conference of Corsetry – on display
Displayed at the Conference: Amazing #corset by @ltlaurietavan on display at #OCOC17 A post shared by Oxford Conference of Corsetry (@conferenceofcorsetry) on Sep 3, 2017 at 2:15am PDT
Iberian Black Arts – photoshoot Prep-
My husband has gifted me with a photoshoot with Iberian Black arts for a makeover shoot! I’ll get to go meet at Patricia’s studio in England while I’m out at the Oxford Conference of...
Mourning Brooches
I had the pleasure of working with Breanna Bayba and Lynn McMasters on another photoshoot this summer. My favorite accessory from the entire shoot, which nominally focused on new fan papers from Lynn, were...
Photoshoot for Grimilde Malatesta: arts and wonders
Costuming: Laurie Tavan Corsetry & Gowns Hat & fan: Lynn McMasters Hat Patterns – Out of a Portrait Wig: Grimilde Malatesta: arts and wonders Makeup products: Ageless Artifice (now defunct I believe)
Purple & Green Ensemble
Eva brought in a pair of shoes and a Pinterest board filled with 18th century dresses and stays as her starting inspiration. Here is the final result:
Oxford Conference of Corsetry
The exquisite work of master corsetiere Laurie Tavan is well known and we are thrilled that Laurie has agreed to join the team for 2017 and lead a practical workshop for us, demonstrating different...
