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Young House Love » Press » Feeling Selfie-ish

| By John Petersik | August 15, 2013 | 45 Comments

Feeling Selfie-ish

When we posted this Instagram shot last month we alluded to the fact that it wasn’t our ordinary, everday snapshot (our caption revealed that both of us had to put on make-up for it).

Richmond Magazine Instagram

That’s because we took that shot while on the set of a photoshoot for Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst issue. This annual collection of reader-voted favorites includes award categories that range from normal (Best New Restaurant) to trendy / weird / random (TV Anchor Who Never Ages).

Richmond Magazine Cover

How did we make the list? Best Local Instagram Feed, y’all! We couldn’t believe it when they called us. I mean seriously, we were like “are you sure that’s us?” You can read the little blurb about it here.

Richmond Magazine Spread

Not only were we pleasantly surprised to have been voted that (we didn’t even know it was a category), we were even more flattered to hear that they wanted to photograph us for the issue. It was kind of strange being photographed without our house as the backdrop, but I’d say this graphic black & white wall that photographer Matt Licari and set designers Stephanie and Chad Jacobson created was a pretty cool substitute.

Licari Duck Face

Obviously the photo was Instagram-themed, so we basically pretended to be taking selfies with our phone (actually, it was the magazine’s Creative Director’s phone – our cases were deemed too distracting) and they added the screen imagine afterwards in Photoshop.

Licari Sherry Mouth Open

Matt was kind enough to send us some of the outtakes to share you with you guys. If nothing else, it proves that not all of my expressions involve a wide open mouth. Just most of them…

Licari Growling

Licari Sherry Holding

We did a few with Sherry holding the phone, but it required an awkward squat on my part. But I guess playing model isn’t about being comfortable now is it?

Licari Kissing

Thanks again to Steve at Richmond Magazine for inviting us to participate and to photographer Matt Licari for letting us goof off in front of his lens. Oh, and of course a BIG thanks goes out to any locals who surprised us by voting us in! As we joked with the folks at the shoot, we’re still waiting for whatever trophy, sash, novelty check, or key to the city comes with the prize. When it arrives, we’ll be sure to Instagram a picture of it.

Photographs by Matt Licari courtesy of Richmond Magazine

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Comments

  1. Martha says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I love Sherry’s shoes!!!!

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Nice! Tell me more about your cute shoes, Sherry!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks! They’re from Gap about 2 years ago. They had an ankle strap that I cut off (I’m Shoe McGuyvery, haha!).

      xo
      s

  3. Ashley says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Sherry, you are just SO. GORGEOUS. I mean it’s unreal how beautiful you are–the outside matches the inside! Girl! THOSE CHEEKBONES. Good job on locking that one down, John!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 15, 2013 at 6:17 pm

      Ahh, stop it. You’re making me blush. I credit that makeup artist. Dude, she airbrushed me!

      xo
      s

    • heather says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:20 am

      You have to have the bone structure to work with first, my dear. :) Take the compliment! It’s true.

  4. Julianne says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I remember this shot….Sherry’s ‘manly’ hand evoked a lot of responses! ;0)

    Having you two win this prize doesn’t surprise me one bit! I’m a follower of your Instagram feed and have often commented on how beautiful & exciting Richmond looks based on your photos alone. In fact, your feed has me rearranging our vacation schedule in my brain, to fit in a trip to Richmond sometime in the near future, just to check out the numerous parks, great restaurants, events, bike paths, shopping & frozen treat stops! ;0) Great job & comgratulations!!!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 15, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Aw thanks Julianne! You’re so sweet!

      xo
      s

  5. Lisa Champlin says

    August 15, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Congrats! This is so random, but I just love your eyebrow in the last shot Sherry!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 15, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Haha, I practiced that in seventh grade to no end.

      xo
      s

  6. christina @ homemade ocean says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Can I just throw it out there….you two are a smoking hot couple :) Seriously, you are both such beautiful people. Lucky for us that beauty runs deep to your insides as well.

    So happy to see you all getting recognition for your awesome IG skills!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 12:04 am

      Aw thanks Christina. Quit making me get all awkward and clammy.

      xo
      s

  7. Johanna says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    $herdog, your cheekbones —> Incredible! You are gorgeous. <3

    Reply
  8. Chelsea Wilson says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Could yall be any cuter?!?!

    Reply
  9. Whitney Dupuis says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:45 am

    What a cool award! Love the photo shoot (and that background!). Glad to see you guys are getting noticed for all of the work that you do. I know it is fun, but I also know how much time it takes out of your days to “entertain” people. Well done.

    Reply
  10. Evelina says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Your selfies = glamour shots!
    I am also in love with the eyebrow one.

    Reply
  11. Barbara says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I am so glad they picked a “silly” photo, because it really captures the essence of who you guys are. You don’t take anything too seriously, fame has NOT gone to your heads and you’re just regular people, who just happen to be famous now.

    I’m waiting for the day 30 years from now (when I’m 82) to open a magazine and see an adult Clara helping mom and dad with yet another project. That will be fun.

    Reply
  12. ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Anyone else LOVING Sherry’s eyebrow in that last pic! OMG! The best!

    Reply
  13. Christina says

    August 16, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Can I just say… you guys are fabulous.

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      No, you are!

      xo
      s

  14. Melissa says

    August 16, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Congrats guys!
    On a side note, I read the rest of the “best of’s” on the link you posted and the best “Man About Town” (Shaka Smart) went to my high school in Oregon, WI! We’ve been following him and his success with VCU men’s b-ball team the past few years. So excited for all of you!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 5:38 pm

      No way! That’s so funny!

      xo
      s

  15. Tina says

    August 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    that does not surprise me one bit. you guys are awesome photographers and i love following along your instagram feed as much as i love following your blog. :)
    and these photos are absolutely awesome. i hope you hang one in your cute little abode.

    Reply
  16. Jo-Anna says

    August 16, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    SO fun and fantastic!! You guys really are fun to follow along! Congrats!

    Reply
  17. Katy D. says

    August 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    $herdog also wins greatest cheekbones of all time.

    Reply
  18. Reichel says

    August 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Ahhhh! You guys are the best. Congrats! AND this backdrop is to die for! I would have asked to take it home with me ;) hahaha

    Reply
  19. Ash says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    It’s easy to see where Clara got both her good looks AND her funny faces for the camera! Congrats on the Instagram award, but I think they forgot to give you the one for “Most Adorable Couple Ever!” ;)

    Reply
  20. Sarah says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Y’all definitely have the best Instagram feed! I have friends coming to visit me in RVA over Labor Day and totally used your feed to help me pick some new cool places to take them!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  21. Jenn says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    What happened to your bangs, Sherry? Did you get tired of them? I go off and on having bangs…I love the look but they sure can be a pain to take care of!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      I wore them down for a few special occasions but for everyday they were just too much maintenance. Now they’re all grown out, but I’m sure in a few more years I’ll get hair-brained idea and get the itch to chop again!

      xo
      s

  22. Penny Lynn says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    The one where John has his mouth open really wide and Sherry, you’re looking at him with a side glance and smiling…..that’s Clara all day. You two have never looked more alike to me than in that photo!!

    Reply
  23. Jackie says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    I’m a RVA girl and voted for y’all! It was great to see the pic in print this week. And luckily you weren’t on the same page with the awkward Bill Bevins as a rapper pic!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Aw thanks so much Jackie!

      xo
      s

  24. Debbie says

    August 16, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I love and need those earrings! Please tell me they are not too heavy, so I can go on and order them already!

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 16, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      I LOVE them! They’re heavy for all day and all night for me, but for just an occasion (5 hrs or less) they’re perfect.

      xo
      s

  25. Tracy Carson says

    August 16, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    You guys are super cute! Congrats on more great PR! I am showing this to my husband tonight because he always gets on me for the selfie shots and seeing both of you (especially John) embrace the fun might just push him into the instagramming ways of the world. Well, a girl can dream right?!

    Reply
  26. LARY@Inspiration Nook says

    August 16, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Love this!!! How awesome. The backdrop is amazing. Love the design of the article with the red stripes crossing over. You guys live in a cool city!

    Reply
  27. Beatrix says

    August 16, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I love all the pics. You guys look great!

    Reply
  28. Faith says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I’ve always said that one of the main reasons I want to be famous is because people will want to take beautiful pictures of me. This just proves my point. Awesome, awesome photo shoot! You guys look spectacular.

    Reply
  29. Brittany @ Eating Bird Food says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    So cool! I loving following y’all on Instagram so I can see why you guys won! :)

    Reply
  30. janice says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Oh em gee! You guys are like total rocks stars!! lol

    :)

    Reply
  31. Wrenaria says

    August 17, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Sooooo freaking cute!

    Reply
  32. heather says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I’m DYING laughing at the magazine shot. John looks like he’s about to eat Sherry’s head with a passion. I can relate to having a giant mouth, which is maybe why this is so funny to me (it’s a joke among friends that I’m Steven Tyler’s illegitimate daughter). Sometimes we just eat people’s head’s in photos. It happens.

    Reply
  33. Cat says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Ah, what a pair! Gorgeous inside and out. LOVE you guys.

    Reply
    • Young House Life says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Love you right back.

      xo
      s

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