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CLASSNOTES
New alumnae enter
world of fashion photography
Left, posing with youth between shoots for Poster Style
Child, are (from left) Kate Cronin, Elizabeth Pettey, and Lauren
Lockhart. Below, Pettey (holding camera) with Cronin (on left)
and Lockhart.
Pixel perfect
It didn’t take long after graduation for
Lauren Lockhart ’13
and
Elizabeth Pettey ’13
to land a great gig in the realm of
children’s fashion photography.
Together, they spent long days shooting the fall and
winter collections for the worldwide children’s magazine
Babiekins and a new online digital magazine, Poster
Child Style. Earlier this fall, they shot at the Birmingham
Museum of Art with child models from Atlanta, using
items from children’s fashion designers all over the globe.
“BSC prepared us for opportunities like this by
fostering an environment that encouraged us to set
high expectations for ourselves, and by teaching us to
communicate responsibly and effectively with all different
types of people,” said Pettey, an education graduate and
Decatur native. “Both of these are imperative to success
in this business—especially as young people.”
Pettey, who moved to NewYork City in September with
fellow photographer
Kate Cronin ‘13
to continue shooting
for both publications, has been employed with Babiekins
for a year. She assisted with a shoot that was printed on
its spring cover and was commissioned for a photo in the
summer issue that’s in stores now. She also contributes
to the magazine’s blog and serves as digital photo editor
for online issues.
When Poster Child Style advertised for editorial and
photographic submissions earlier this year, Pettey applied,
and her photo concept was approved by its editor, who
connected her with several designers, shops, and PR
firms. She brought in Lockhart—whom she called “the
fashion queen”—for help.
“I’ve kept up with Lauren via social media post-
graduation and immediately knew I wanted her to style
these shoots,” she said. “The puzzle pieces just fell into
place.”
Lockhart, who is the digital media manager for
Birmingham’s B-Metro magazine, recently started her own
fashion blog at lolacharlesblog.com, where she shares her
real-world style advice for young professionals.
“I’m thrilled to have joined forces with Elizabeth for this
fashion shoot for Poster Child Style and Babiekins,” said
Lockhart, who received her degree in business with a
distinction in leadership studies. “Kids’ fashion is fun and
playful; I even handcrafted whimsical pompom accessories
to take this shoot’s style over the top. I think Elizabeth and
I made a great team, and I look forward to collaborating
more in the future.”