The August issue of The Carriage Journal is at the printer, and will be mailed to all current CAA members this coming Monday.

On the cover: a photo of a beautiful Wells Fargo Stagecoach … or so it would seem.

In actuality? The Stagecoach and all its “accessories” (luggage, shotguns, etc.) are surprisingly detailed Franklin Mint models, owned by the CMA. Katharine set everything up on the “ground” (a faded brown t-shirt, set on a table) and then held up the “sky” (a blue flannel pillowcase), while I took the photos. When we saw the proofs of this issue, we were amazed at how “nearly real” the photo ended up looking. If you’re a current CAA member, you will see it soon for yourself!

Katharine arranges some "bushes" for our photo shoot

... arranging luggage and other accessories before we put the "sky" in place