Into The Free by Julie Cantrell
Recently I was asked to photograph Oxonian Julie Cantrell, to accompany a front page feature on her first novel, Into The Free.
My editor initially felt that I should take the photo shoot to Rowan Oak (Faulkner’s house) or somewhere recognizable on the Square, but once I learned that Julie and her husband also run Valley House Farms , I immediately knew that taking the pictures there would be more representative of who she is, which is a kind-hearted, down-to-earth, animal-loving teacher, mother, wife and writer.
Thank you to Julie for welcoming us into your beautiful home, showing us around the farm, and for being such a fun and genuine person to photograph. I can’t wait to read the copy you so kindly gave me!
P.S. If you’re interested in WWOOFing, the Cantrells will be looking for a volunteer sometime next year wherein you work on their organic farm in exchange for housing. Very cool!
Beautiful shots.
Thanks so much! Julie is a beautiful person, inside & out!
Hi,
Very nice photos, I especially like the one with the horse, and the last one, I feel the love for the animals definitely comes out in these 2 photos.
Amazing photos, Kate!!
Thanks for stopping by, mj! Glad you enjoyed the photos
Oh and P.S. I meant to tell you this a while ago but I can’t figure out how to comment or ‘like’ your posts?
kate, you are SO talented and so much fun. i really enjoyed our photo shoot…a BIG first for me. I couldn’t have chosen a better person to share that experience with me, and i can’t wait to see the bright light you shine in your future. i’ve linked to your blog from my site, and i know others will enjoy your tremendous talent. maybe one day i’ll lose weight…and then i’ll get you to come back and shoot me skinny
cheers, j
Julie,
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Ali & I really enjoyed getting to know you a bit and spending time at your BEAUTIFUL home, even with the scary neighbor shooting his guns, ha! I am enjoying Into The Free so much! Maybe I will make some time to write a ‘review’ of it once I’ve finished it! Hope all is well! -Kate
Thanks, Kate. Yep…gun-toting neighbors and farm life keeps us on our toes. Thanks for dodging bullets with me
Cheers, j
Beautiful smile and pictures. Such an inspiration. thank you for sharing.
Thanks island traveler!!
I can tell you take care in every shoot that you do. For me, connecting with people through the lens is the charm of the business we’re in.
Very beautiful photos Kate ! I love the ones with her dog and the one where she is sitting on the perche. (Sorry, I couldn’t find the word in english…
Much has been said…Mine is just to add abit>>> u r Talented.Kip up the spirit Kate!!