Last week one of my WIT friends and I took a road trip to the Cedar Chest Antique Mall in Renton. (Click
http://bonnie-king.blogspot.com/2010/11/women-in-transition-wit.html for more about WIT). Luella was game to be a vintage hat model along with friends, JoAnn and Linda. Bev, one of the owners, also modeled. The inspiration for this photo shoot was my friend Joann. She invited me to see the shop a few weeks ago and once I spotted the hats, I knew it would be great fun to take portraits of classic women in the vintage hats. I wasn't disappointed and the women had a ball wearing the furs and hats from days gone by.
Bev Franklin shared with us that she has been in the antique business almost 40 years. Her mother was an antique dealer also. She knows the business. Her partner of several years, David Olds, like Bev, was more than hospitable to us. They have a special corner of the shop called "Pretty Woman" with a wonderful assortment of vintage clothing. This includes a wonderful collection of hats dating from as early as the 20's (the straw hat Bev is wearing) through the 50's (modeled by Luella, JoAnn and Linda).
The shop is meticulously arranged with a vast array of wonderful finds. There is even a Western section in addition to other antiques, including furniture. You'll see some of the pictures on my website,
bonniekingphotography.com, taken with the model's reflection in a beautiful antique dressing table. The album can be found in the Glamour and Business categories.
The shop is located in downtown Renton at 916 So. 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057. Call 425-271-0511 for directions and information.
Last week one of my WIT friends and I took a road trip to the Cedar Chest Antique Mall in Renton. (Click http://bonnie-king.blogspot.com/2010/11/women-in-transition-wit.html for more about WIT). Luella was game to be a vintage hat model along with friends, JoAnn and Linda. Bev, one of the owners, also modeled. The inspiration for this photo shoot was my friend Joann. She invited me to see the shop a few weeks ago and once I spotted the hats, I knew it would be great fun to take portraits of classic women in the vintage hats. I wasn't disappointed and the women had a ball wearing the furs and hats from days gone by.
The shop is meticulously arranged with a vast array of wonderful finds. There is even a Western section in addition to other antiques, including furniture. You'll see some of the pictures on my website, bonniekingphotography.com, taken with the model's reflection in a beautiful antique dressing table. The album can be found in the Glamour and Business categories. 
The shop is located in downtown Renton at 916 So. 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057. Call 425-271-0511 for directions and information.
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