Thanks to my sister, María José, and my dog, Vinicio, for modeling; to Adrián Glez and Zaid Díaz for styling; and to Adrián Glez for hair and makeup. Flower crowns throughout from Vox Populi Jewelry on Etsy.
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I don’t know if I want Vincio, the butterfly hair clips, or the flower crown more (internal conflict 5ever). Flawless photoset, María!
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Log in to replyyour photo shots are my favorite part of Rookie. Really.
<3
I love this…the one with the butterfly hairclips especially. I love the passage from melancholy to happy and strong. <3
Log in to replyi´m always happy when i see vinicio :)
Log in to replyloving this omg
Log in to replyit tells such a great story without words
Log in to replyGreat way to portray a breakup through photos :)
Log in to replyThis was so beautifully done! The photos are fantastic, and the story they tell really resonates. Thank you for sharing!
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Log in to replyi cant put into words how well you depicted the emotions
it made me laugh cause of heart break in my own life and wearing butterfly clips/ real flowers in my plait for school
Log in to replythis is beautiful!!! i want to do the hair in #3 exactly!!
Log in to replyNumber 4 , 6 and 8 are perfect. These are brilliant María!
Log in to replyThis is so beautiful yet heartbreaking. Love #4
Log in to replyClever, I love the 5 with the glitter tears <3
Log in to replyThese are so insanely beautiful
Log in to replyMaría, your photosets are my absolute best! You and your sister are such epic babes, it kills me.
Log in to replyCool photo album
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Log in to replyI thought I was the only one who had tears made of glitter. Great photo set, Maria.
xoox
Log in to replyThe Butterfly hair clips made me so happy. I thought crying glitter was just a me thing… Love this Maria.
xx
Log in to replyIt’s all so pretty! You have perfect hair <3 And I love the butterfly clips, I want them!
Log in to replyGENIA.
Log in to replythese are lovely<3
xxBianca
Log in to replyThese photos are gorgeous! (especially the ones illuminated with computer light)
I was wondering: I sent you a photo set some time ago and I still haven’t heard from you: will I ever get a reply? I don’t mean to be rude or annoying, and I’m sorry for using this space for a personal question, but I didn’t know where to turn to. Thank you :))
Log in to replyWe get more submissions than our tiny staff can respond to right away; we will get to yours, but it might be a while. I’m sorry, and thank you for your patience!
Log in to replyAlways love Maria’s work (and everything on Rookie :))
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