A lot has changed this new year, including the way I eat and the choices I make towards my health. A couple weeks ago I seen myself getting sick consistently, running out of breath just walking up a flight of stairs, or having the ankles of a 90 year old... yes I said 90. It was then I decided to change all that and really take my health more seriously. Seeing as though I just started blogging; I figured what better way then to track my fitness and health progress here as well. #MEALPREPSUNDAYS :D

BEFORE

AFTER

Muse: Danika Kinnear

 

Model: Danika Kinnear 

Mua: Jennifer Balanced

Photographer: ME

Building the Perfect Team

I have been so blessed to work with some of the most talented individuals. Amongst them was the 4 that helped bring this shoot to life. 

Model: SIAN(Elite Model Management) 

Makeup: JENNIFER BALANCED (Balancedbeaute)

Stylist: NATASHA ROBINSON ( StyleMe Rouge) 

Videographer: STEVE SENGA ( My boyfriend)

When planning for a fashion shoot, you have to keep in mind the creative team is just as important as the photographer.

1. Create a Moodboard 

-Include all the important details( i.e where, when, time) and provide samples of what your vision is for the overall look

Here is a sample of this shoots moodboard 

2. Cast your models wisely 

- If you are just starting out and do not have the option to do that, aim for more than one choices so you can see which better suits your vision

3. Visit your location before hand, or check the sites to try and get as much information as to how the hotel is, and what problems(if any) that you may come across

4. Pay attention to details
- The worse thing is having a photo that looks amazing then there is something horrible in the background, I know, I have done it

5. Work with your team, not against them. Although this is your vision, it is also everyones talents being included so work together, don't be judgemental and have fun

Here is a behind the scenes video of "Vanity"... ENJOY

Photographers Overdose

Following my previous post about staying inspired, I figured it would only make sense to post some of my favourite photographers and where I get a lot of my inspiration. Although I consistently pull inspiration from everywhere, I continue to return to 3 main photographers that keeps me high and overdosed with creativity.

1. Tim Walker
-A walking storyteller and definitely my memory down childhood lane
http://timwalkerphotography.com

2. Zhang Jingna 

http://zhangjingna.com/

3. Lara Jade

-Being so young yet so successful consistently reminds me that anything is possible 

http://www.larajade.co.uk/

Who is your inspiration?

Seeking Inspiration

Being in the creative industry requires you to stay inspired. Here are some ways to stay on top of your industry.

1. Join the social network train. 

-Create an account on all things possible. 

(Some Available networks; Pinterest, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, 500px, Flickr, Youtube, bloglovin etc)

2. Bookmark your favourite blogs.
-Doing this will allow you to access your blogs instantly and easier

3. Keep a notebook just for sketches, doodles, and notes.
-You're probably saying "but I can't draw". Thats not the point. You are an artist and once you come across inspiration you should always document it, you never know if you'll see it again.

4. Observe your surroundings
-Inspiration can be found in some of the weirdest places

5. Start your mornings inspired
-The most successful time of the day is said to be during the earlier hours so why not get up 30 minutes earlier and update yourself on whats new.

6. Have fun
-try new things, explore new places, don't set limits 

Portrait of Her

Model: Nicole Prager 

Makeup Artist: Jennifer Balanced 

Photographer: Me 

The Beginning

I have always been a huge believer in the law of attraction. 

Growing up I remember running around  the house taking photos with throw away camera's; which I would go through about 3 a week(At the age of 5, this was quite a lot). At the age of 7 I received my first camera, which was a yellow and green Crayola one and at the age of 10 I received my first digital canon camera, which literally lived in my hands. I took hundreds of pictures a day and was even labeled as paparazzi of my high school. Though I was provided with so many obvious signs of my love for photography, I neglected the idea of an arts based career and ended up attending University for Psychology.It wasn't until my best friend(now my boyfriend of three years),  gave me a Canon 7D for christmas along with "How to books" and told me my heart wasn't in the right place. 

He was right. Now three years later and months away from graduating from the Creative Photography Program at Humber College my journey has begun. 

"You become what you think about most... But you also attract what you think about most."-John Assaraf