I first photographed the Ted Turner family, his children and grandchildren back in the summer of 2003 at his breathtaking Flying D Ranch. Little did I know then, that my images would end up a year later in Architectural Digest in an exclusive look at Avalon, Turner’s Florida Plantation home. A portrait photographer’s work in an interior design publication?…But, of course! Ted knows that beyond fabulous furnishings and great interior design, it’s heirlooms, collectibles and family portraits that make a house a home!
“Avalon is, alone of his more than 20 major residences, the place Ted Turner doesn’t hesitate to call home. He spends more time at Avalon than anywhere else. “ — Steven M.L. Aronson for Architectural Digest, July 2004
Notice how the end tables in this room are filled with framed family portraits for anyone seated to enjoy. The photographer and stylist for this spread convey Ted’s love of family by posing him next to a tabletop of my sepia-toned portraits elegantly displayed in sterling silver frames. Clearly, Ted has mastered the art of “living with what you love”, as written about in yesterday’s blogpost.
Stay tuned for future posts on ways to decorate with family portraits, beyond placing framed images on mantles and tabletops for those of you who prefer a more clutter-free look.
by Susann
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