Aura

More images by the awesome Nigel Johnson, who did those cool funky weird images last time we worked together, added in my blog post 'Of Flesh & Bone'. Again we were working at White Space Studios and produced some more gorgeous results!

We used the brown backdrop again for a beautiful glow behind some statuesque, classical style shots with colourful, shimmering fabric, and then nudes on the box to concentrate on interesting and geometric shapes. These are some of my favourites...

We then tried some with me flinging my hair back, which is always fun but often tricky to capture. But I think these are pretty damn cool! :-)

Including the 'misfire' where the front flash didn't go off :-)


And here are some monochrome edits which I really love...


Would love to know what you think! As always, feel free to comment, all feedback is appreciated :-)

Enchanted

I love this shot, taken by Rob Smith Arts at Hallam Mill in Stockport. So dreamy!

Porcelain Souls

From a while back, but these pics are from a tuition day I did for awesome photographer Tom Hoops! I had adored his work for ages and been nagging for a shoot, and when he was in England last, over from Thailand, he asked if I could model for his workshop in Brighton. I was already majorly excited to work for him, then I found out the incredible and beautiful Martin Angerbauer was also going to be modelling on the day. Swoon! He has the most beautiful and enthralling look and was a great fit for some duo shots we did, with our pale skin and red hair. I was ridiculously in awe cuz he is, in my eyes, an absolute modelling legend. He was amazing and inspiring to watch too, so incredibly talented with his poses and expressions. You gotta go check out his portfolio here > > > www.martinangerbauer.com

It was brilliant to work with Tom, we were in this great old house in Brighton, with lovely natural light and lots of space, and also did some shots up on the roof and in the bath.

www.tomhoops.com

These shots below are by Javi Miqueleiz
www.efejotaphotography.com

And these ones are by Roberto Zambelli, some also featured in an article in Demur Magazine, and also on Vogue's photo website!
www.robertozambelli.co.uk

Secret Garden

These images are from my shoot with the lovely Brian Martin on my last trip to Scotland... I worked at some awesome locations up there but this one was a real gem... it had such an enthralling feeling inside, quiet but buzzing with something. It reminded me of a bit from the film The Dark Crystal, where the Gelfling enter the ancient homes of their ancestors, with vines growing all over the walls and mystery everywhere. It really felt like their was magic inside those gates, with a presence in the air, memories lingering. The colours inside were beautiful, but I think the black & white edits capture the textures and atmosphere there. Brian was an absolute joy to work with and it was such a fun and productive shoot that I'll always remember.

Here are some iPhone captures I stole from the inside of the secret garden! We finished the shoot in the bluebell wood, so I've added some colour shots as well.

There had just been a short rain shower, and I'm gonna try and help you picture what it was like... the sun was glistening through the trees, and down onto the bluebells and ferns which were lush green, quenched by the fresh dew. You could almost hear the forest absorbing it all up in ceremony. Tiny winged insects were illuminated by the soft light, slowly rising above and glowing like floating fairies, beetles crawled through the undergrowth, the birds were singing all around. It was one of those moments where you feel honoured to be witnessing - the wonder of the hidden world of nature. It was just so pretty and so peaceful. It's shoots like that when being there, as a nude model, barefoot, bareskinned, is honestly such a sacred experience; the air on your skin feels amazing, and you get such a sense of awe from being part of something so quietly strong - living & breathing in it's graceful harmony.
I luckily get to work in these environments occassionally, but it's so important to remember to make time to surround ourselves with nature, when you get chance, away from busy jobs, the grey city, flashing televisions and the stress & sparkle of money. Entering the natural world reminds you what is real, and gives you time to just 'be' and feel serenity. You can observe it and sometimes it lets you in, and occassionally it majorly shows off how freakin gorgeous it is :-)

Golden Hour

There are more to come from this shoot, but can't resist posting up this gorgeous image taken by BillPhoto, who travelled down from Chester to work with me around Oxford... we shot around the beautiful buildings and archways of the city, had a few hours in the nearby studio, then finished the day at Minster Lovell in the wild flower fields, river, forest and ruins with stunning light from the golden sunset - perfect! :-)

Summery Studio Shots

These shots were taken by Tony Parker at a studio day up at Rowe Photographic Studios in Rotherham. I love the bright, summery feel with my colourful & floaty dresses and the warm background, we got a lovely range of styles in the short time we had to shoot. Thank you Tony!

Breathe

Just a little quick post for today, as I have my massage exams this weekend and need to carry on revising and practising. I'm feeling nervous and excited for my results, and inspired for the possibilities of life ahead :-) I filled my lungs with a deep breath of air outside in the sunshine, and looked up to the sky and and felt all the life in my body, and reminded myself to not hold back. I hope everyone can find their own little bit of positivity too. Enjoy your days!