the piper at the gates of dawn

Model: Deanna Freeth

capture this!!

Over the past six months, I've certainly figured out my dream in photography. For the last two weekends I've been working in a studio with Adelaide Photographer - Gavin Bell. He has taught me so many valuable lessons and skills and I feel I have already grown so much in just two sessions. The image above was from Sunday 21st June. The concept was a couple shoot (shooting in threes - individual portraits each then together both casual and glamour based). As I dont tend to stick to traditional portrait methods I seem to branch off and either make it high-fashion or really artistic. The above two images that I have grouped together seems to take on a campaign advertisement (possibly burberry ;P) outlook. Extremely satisfying and really just puts me on a high to think that I am capable of capturing an image that I personally think looks perfect.

Models and Danae & Jacob

in the studio - fashion

little munchkins - ryan and jared

achievements and a love affair with my camera

Well it certainly has been a busy six months for me, and I remember when 2009 started that this year was going to be the year of my highest dedication (in all areas of my life). Business and Photography wise I've had some fantastic achievements already. Registering as a business, a range of photoshoots including model portfolios, children, impromptu sessions, lanscapes, promotional, documentation (in studio recordings - behind the scenes for Projected Twin) not to mention alot of personal work also. I've recently upgraded my camera to the Olympus E-30 which has given me a new found inspiration for capturing the moment. I've had a video/slideshow made of my photography ft music from Projected Twin, a kind of preview of what to expect of the new album. I've been working solidly on designing the CD artwork for their release aswell which has been amazing and made me realise how much I enjoy Digital Art just as much as Photography. I'll be working with Gavin Bell on a few small projects in a studio, in which he is going to be teaching me about lighting, model direction etc. On Saturday 6th June I had my first official solo exhibition for 'THE ATTIC' which will be displayed for the next month :) Made some sales and really just enjoyed being out and meeting some fantastic and inspirational models and photographers at the show. Had the chance to use my new equipment, working on a promotional photoshoot for TO DYE FOR hair salon.
The next few weeks will be dedicated to marketing strategies and promotional work for my business, I have so many children portrait sessions that I need to finalise and book in so luckily the ideas/concepts are flowing at the moment, just have to make sure I write everything down!!

I'll also be taking a trip to Melbourne in August and hope to organise a group alternative shoot while I am there. There are many people i have always wanted to work with that are based in Melbourne and it would be amazing to get them all together and see how interaction can be expressed in photography. I will also be doing the same in Adelaide with Matt James Photography, Rhiannon Lynch, Cougars and lets see if I can get a few more people together.

WOW... I didnt realise how much had happened so far until I had written it all down.

I am ecstatic with where I am in my life and am very proud of the things I've achieved thus far. I know there are rewards for hard work and dedication so if thats the case and these are the things that I've been presented with then I cant wait to see what the future holds...

Aneta Bartos

my inspirations lately have largely involved high fashion and indie photography. One of my current favourites is Aneta Bartos. The dark, romantic, mysterious, raw imagery. I think the intricate feminine details and her ability to capture almost ghost-like bodies is something I greatly respect. A definite favourite and future reference:

Aside from this today I took the plunge an upgraded my camera :) Purchased an Olympus E-30 Twin Lens Kit (14-42mm and 40-150mm) which I had been saving for (hard work certainly pays off) and thought with all the escalated interest in my work of late that it would pay to get some new equipment. I've already given it a test drive and it is AMAZING. I have never felt a camera quite like it and it has so much potential and features.
I have quite a few photoshoots booked/planned for the upcoming few months and a visit to Melbourne scheduled for August 13th-15th (hopefully get a group shoot pencilled in and ofcourse, diving with sharks at the melbourne aquarium). The last month has passed so quickly and tomorrow night is 'THE ATTIC' show. I am the feature visual artist for the night which I think was a huge opportunity, and me being me, I have gone to all lengths to put on a good display. The images will be up in the Voodoo Lounge for a month so hopefully it will pull in some fresh new models and like-minded photographers.

Certainly going to be a fantastic night :)

things for the keep

I love how I could lose everything in a second, but how I would never allow it to happen. Some things were never meant to be lost.
I have things for the keep :)