#btsmagic

A beautiful, deeply private 'between the scenes' photo of our Main Heroes - the one I posted here on Thursday - reminded me of its source, an old Instagram post from October 2023 by Hair and Makeup Designer Jules Chapman, who worked on Outlander seasons 7 and 8. (You’ll find the original post through the underlined link.) When you click through, the first two images (after the Outlander title card) feature Sam and Caitríona. The first is a scene from the show, but the second is a very intimate shot taken in bed. It is warm, joyful and glowing with the unmistakable affection shared by our Main Heroes. The next five images are close-ups of Claire, showcasing the hair and makeup details for which Jules was responsible.

And the caption? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

. . . Naturally, no one is surprised by this particular kind of 'bundling', where caring for one person conveniently gives you two. And of course it’s these two, not anyone else from the set who might have been standing next to Cait.

This obviously means nothing whatsoever and proves absolutely nothing… right? #cuemymostinnocentsmile

Let’s just enjoy the fact that the bed photo is, quite simply, exquisite.

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7:45am — caffeine = consumed. camera cards = cleared. tote bag = full of things I’ll probably need but won’t be able to find when I do.

9:00am — arrive at the studio. lights aren’t even on yet but the chaos is already humming. I’m steaming vintage blazers and silently negotiating with a zipper that’s determined to ruin the day.

10:15am — model walks in. glowing. tall. terrifyingly nice. I offer water like it’s a ritual. The photographer’s cueing Lana. We’re in our indie fashion era.

12:30pm — holding reflectors, pinning sleeves, catching falling sunglasses mid-shot like it's a sport. Someone whispers “this light is insane” for the 30th time. Moodboard is coming to life.

2:00pm — assisting, directing, lowkey styling, occasionally doing squats to fix socks. The floor is a beautiful mess of safety pins, shoe boxes, and creative chaos. I belong here.

4:45pm — final looks. golden hour is hitting different. someone’s lying on the floor for the shot. I’m crying at how good these frames are. (internally.)

6:30pm — everything back on hangers. files backed up. floor swept. lipstick wiped. energy drained. soul fulfilled.