April 19, 2013

a story from my dreams.

(this image was inspired by a memory of someone telling me that i reminded them of bokeh and Bon Iver)

this is my first time that i've properly gotten inspiration for creating images from my dreams. all the times before this that i've dreamed of images, they've slipped away from me though i had thought that my mind had strong grips on them. it was painfully sad, like nostalgia because i thought it felt like losing some of my memories and that was the very reason why i had started photographing in the first place, two years ago. i am, will probably always be fearful of losing my memories of people, places and things that have gone to past.

anyhow, i just wanted to share these dreams because they are so beautiful and i never thought my subconscious could ever produce such beautiful dreams.
last night i had dreams of a stunning, enthralling, incomplete fairytale. it was of a story somewhat like a cross between The Hunger Games' ridiculous colourful, extravagant get-ups and The Lord of the Rings, i swear it was so beautiful.
there were three main characters that i remember of; all three were women. one was afraid of another one of them. the one who was afraid had short, curly, pink hair, clown-ish makeup and a short white dress with hot pink trimming down the middle of it. when she ran through the forest, pink bits fell from her and left a trail on the carpet of green moss. the colours were so alive and the contrast between the two was lovely. all i could think of was that maybe bits of her rabbit-heart were falling behind because she was so filled with fear.
the other woman was like a queen of the earth, the forest and all natural beings. she was beautiful, enchanting and fearfully fascinating. she had dark hair and a black or white dress, i don't quite remember but her hair was full of flowers. glitter bathed over her like a light, very sheer fabric, some on her skin and some in her hair. she kind of reminded me of Galadriel; majestic, beautiful and yet she scared me a little because of her power.
it was so odd because i've never felt this way before, nor anything remotely close to it. she reminded me of both the light and dark parts of one's soul. she was riding in a horse-drawn carriage.
the third woman was almost still as a statue. she had wild blond hair that curls, waves and flows past her shoulders. she was wearing a blue gown that was absolutely ethereal. the fabric flowed and floated out to either sides of her like she was a goddess that belonged to the oceans. but she was standing in the woods and i photographed her.
and then i drifted to that place between dreaming and being awake where Peter Pan told Wendy he'd be thinking of her.
if i had dreams like these every night, i probably wouldn't be as fascinated and in awe of it like i am now.
i would make no promises because i hate making promises when it comes to photography but i will try my very best and i will work so hard to make these women from this dream story come to life.

April 10, 2013

beth/rest











hello! :) so i had a wonderful shoot with my gorgeous friend, Michelle who does ballet. she's one of the best models to work with! i hardly need to direct her poses and she is always so graceful and poised. i'm now thoroughly convinced that dancers are always incredibly good in front of the camera!

thank you to Michelle who agreed to let me photograph her for the second time! ;)
check out the photos from our first shoot here if you've not seen them.

April 1, 2013

weekenders.


1994 on flickr

"1994: the year you were born."
this is the third image in my photo series inspired by the film "Stoker" which you can view here. for this image, i wanted to somewhat recreate one of my favourite scenes from the film. Uncle Charlie slides his glass of wine across the table to India and says the line, "1994: the year you were born." which the director, Park Chan-Wook included as a "nod" to his daughter who was also born in that same year. :)


blossoming on flickr

"This is me. Just as a flower does not choose its colour, we are not responsible for what we have come to be. Only once you realize this do you become free. And to become adult is to become free."


fourth piece in my Stoker-inspired series, a longing to be completed. i should add that those are actually white flowers but i painted/splattered them with red watercolour!


half of a pair on flickr

this is my fifth image in the photo series, "a longing to be completed" based on the film "Stoker". i love how the key was symbolic in the film and especially how it was first presented; concealed in yellow tissue paper and in a shoebox far too large for it that was held together with a delicate yellow ribbon.

thanks to my friend, Michelle, for agreeing to model for me and putting up with my photo ideas!! <3>



12/52 "sister fire" on flickr


i've had this idea in my head all week and i've always wanted to do an image that portrays the special bond between sisters. i also knew that i wanted to do something nice with my cousins, Sabrina and Chloe who are visiting from Melbourne and so this happened! :)
it's not flawless but i'm quite proud of it and it means a lot to me.





hello! :) ah, so last week has been very productive, photography-wise and i'm happy! i was back at my hometown for the weekend and needless to say, i was feeling content with all of my family there and the delicious food.

i think my favourite photo i've created in the past week is my 12/52 photo, "sister fire". it means a whole lot to me as i have always been fascinated with the bond between sisters. i'd like to thank all of those who have given me such positive, wonderful feedback on this piece! :)

have a great week, everyone! x