Pretty Pictures

Some pretty pictures by Gold Coast based photographer, Ali Mitton.

You can view more of her work here.

In The Woods Tonight

I havent been feeling too good the last few days so I've been at home snuggled in bed with my laptop trying to get better.
Today I came across these lovely photos by Justine Kerrigan. I love the deep earthy tones and mori girl style imagery.

Drowning In This Feeling

... pull me to the surface before my mind is lost forever.

Writing on Skin

I was asked by a good friend of mine to help out with an art assignment. She recruited a heap of us to help out. All that was needed was a pen and a cooperative body to act as our canvas. We were to write our most prevalent thoughts on somebody's skin, and here is mine. Each of our photos will be included in the art work as well as the pens with wich we wrote it.

I love her ideas they are always fresh and interesting.

Hopefully my creativity will start to flow again soon. My poor head is just so cluttered with everything else at the moment.

Secret Garden

These are some photos that i took before the move. They are from an abandoned property that overlooks the sea. I had been in there once before to take photos for my high school photography assignment (i may post those photos another time). Its such a beautiful piece of land, all overgrown and tangled. Reminds me a little of The Secret Garden.

I'm finally in my new home! Still got a bit of unpacking to do but im settled in one place for a change. Feels good, little scary but good. I am now living with my boyfriend Michael and our good friends Roger and Anne.

Its an adorable wooden 50's home. Peach with white shutters and trimming. I'll have to take some photos soon. But for now I'd better finish unpacking.

I hope your all having a lovely Valentines day : )

Ive been thinking...

Been sewing a fair bit lately and I've made a few things but been to lazy to take photos of them. Ive made 2 skirts and I'm half way through a third and ive also made something for a friend. I'm soo bad tho i fall in love with most of it and cant bare to part with them, I'm just too greedy.

In amongst my regular procrastination I have been checking out heaps of fashion photos on blogs and Etsy stores and things, there are so many talented boys and girls out there. I wish I could create some beautiful photos like theirs but i have a few problems stopping me, 1 I'm not as imaginative as they are, 2 i am a real chicken around cameras i despise having my photo taken and i always look goofy and awkward, and 3 its hard to find someone who's got time to take the photos for me or understands what i want. : (

But its something I really want to get into. I want my Etsy photos to be really good as they help to sell the product. There are a few out there with a very distinct style that sets them apart from the rest. One of my favs Blooming Leopold  has the store name spelt in the background of he shots to make the name stick in your mind. Some just have beautiful outdoor scenery or quirky collections of objects. Another Etsy store called Harbor District uses playful digital editing to set theirs apart from the rest. Anyway you get the point. I have been thinking of ways to create some individuality for my shop and one of my ideas could also help to combat one of my problems.  So my latest project idea is a bunny mask, cute and quirky as well as being a mask to hide behind. I picked up my supplies today and cant wait to start. I know im not the first to do this but Im hoping mine will be a bit different as im hand crafting mine. Its an idea ive been mulling over for a while now but wasnt sure what animal to do etc. The other day during my web wandering i came across this adorable illustration on Boys who blush that I thought was perfect.

Here are a few Other masks that have inspired me.

I have made 1 mask before, it was a frank the bunny mask and the ears caused it to be a bit top heavy. Im a bit concerned that will be a problem again especially since its only a half mask. So I got a stick to attach if I cant combat the issue. Supplies are ready, brains buzzing. Time to stop ranting and get to work.

Any ideas or pointers for me?
Is there something cool you want to make?

Photography & Fitness

Recently my boyfriend and I have teamed up with our friends to get fit. Since im not a real fitness junkie I drag along my camera and take photos to make things a bit more interesting. We go out at night and I've had a lot of fun playing around with the lack of light.
Hope you enjoy : )

La Boheme

 

Photos from lovely Laurens La Boheme party

Brisbane River Fire 2009

 Just some drunken fire works photography I did at river fire this year. I thought it turned out pretty cool.