The delightful Maple Rose has been a part of the Australian Burlesque scene since 2011. I’d worked with Maple Rose in the past, well kind of. I contacted her when I was styling an editorial shoot for Ace of Spades magazine. She was making ever so cute pin-up clothing at the time. I was excited to include […]
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When I was 15 I took it upon myself to contact Dolly Magazine seeking an opportunity for work experience. To my amazement, I was accepted. I was going to have the opportunity to see how photo shoots went down, maybe spot a few of my favourite models and experience the everyday runnings of what was
Blueprints that already existed. Read More »
Sadness and beauty. Much of life can be summed up by two words of concepts – Sadness and beauty. I often contemplate life in this simplistic, dualistic way. Us humans like to simplify and label things, although the more you think about the concepts of sadness and beauty existing in harmony, the more you realise
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Over four years ago I became vegan and shortly after I decided that my ethics had to flow entirely into my photography and business. I made a commitment to stop promoting products and practices that harm, abuse or violate the lives and liberties of animals, thus identifying as a vegan photographer/stylist and makeup artist and
So you call yourself a vegan photographer? Read More »
Wearing makeup is not about trying to escape reality or avoid ‘the real you’, it’s about bringing the inner you out, so that when you look in the mirror you see your essence in all its glory. The inner goddess can have many facets and show up in many forms, makeup is a way to
It’s not a mask! Thoughts on makeup and the ‘real’ you. Read More »
I’m excited to present my latest photographic project. LITTLE BLACK BOOK – a series on lingerie, empowerment and feminism. In an endeavour to raise awareness and create a forum around the reasons why women wear lingerie and also to dispel the myths in relation to these themes, I’m seeking 20-30 women for a series on lingerie, empowerment and feminism. The
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I’ve recently started delving into videography as well as photography and not just behind the scenes videos for social media. It’s a treat to express myself in a different way, yet still embrace the same aesthetics as my portraiture. Expect more experiments like this as I have fun with my creative portrait sessions. I can’t
My expertise is centred around my art career primarily – the creative skills and talents I’ve honed, but part of that journey involves my experience in front of the camera. I’ve worked with other photographers as well as photographed myself and each time I learn something new. I learn which side is my best side,
Expertly Vulnerable Read More »
It is with great excitement that I announce the date for my first solo show. The opening night for my 365wordgirl exhibition will take place on the 5th of May in my studio warehouse home The Space and is an associated event and part of HeadOn Photo Festival. For those that aren’t familiar with 365wordgirl,
365wordgirl – My first solo show! Read More »
This morning I woke up to a message from a client. She had just viewed the images from our shoot together. They had moved her to tears. From the outside it might seems as though my work is about vanity and just pretty pictures, but it’s important work and I stand by that notion wholeheartedly.
Fantasy – a tool for empowerment. Read More »