As I mentioned before, BARE started as a way to re-spark my creativity within the realm of nude photography. Needing to regain my exploration of the craft, the people I capture in front of my lens & my ability to play around with different techniques with my camera as well.
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With only 1 official installment of the BARE Collection, I have already begun to receive amazing reviews from you all and for that, I am truly gracious. I can’t wait for it to grow and take the final form that I have intended for it but I have to slow-walk it first. Bare is forcing me to remain consistent with my initial idea which I sometimes struggle with because ideas grow and take life on their own as the mind has the opportunity to analyze it. What you can look forward to, is a journey from simple to complex in both musing and photographic technique, showcasing my continued support for those that BARE themselves daily.
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Since I was young, it has always been my natural inclination to rebel and go “against the grain”. For years my parents, teachers, coaches, administrators worked hard making attempts to curb that inclination with discipline to no avail. As I look back, it was likely due to my feeling of discomfort with the standard we are all taught to go along with. A few positives came as a result of this personal realization: I realized that it helped to eliminate any inkling of having a fear of missing out and I also realized that it allowed me to find comfort in taking risks that challenged the status quo.
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A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. Success, therefore, isn't an accident but a result of rigorous preparation. A lot of people in this process adapt the mindset of practicing 'tunnel vision', an act of ignoring anything outside of the task at hand & removing the ability to get distracted by outside interests. In the process of creating and pushing towards your dream, it is instead easy to get distracted by the perception of our feet always in motion and be blinded by the fact that we aren't actually getting closer to our goals. How do we then prevent this creative stagnancy while remaining focused on our intended goal? I'm finding that the answer is a lot more complex than I was taught growing up.
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Read MoreMuch like the process of a recovering addict or a workout beginner looking to create a new lifestyle, my failures will not consume me but only remind me that I am human.
Read MoreTraveling is about enjoying yourself, right? It's about being present while the water washes your feet as the sand secedes back into the shore, right? As true as that may be for most, our purpose as creatives was a little different. Our biggest goal was capturing content. Content. Content. Content. In the midst of the content capturing process, we did get lost in the moment and enjoy ourselves as well but the priority was always focused on creating.
Read MoreThe long-awaited Part deux to the Idle/Angle series has now arrived. I'm very proud of the series for a few reasons, one in particular being that the quality of the images and the expression through them is seamless but most importantly I can say that I am honestly proud that I was able to actually complete it. The problem I have often, as well as other artists that I speak to regularly, is keeping the same energy from inception to completion. It is so easy to get discouraged throughout the process and loose interest as a result but the mental fortitude needed to complete a vision is definitely an uphill battle.
Read MoreI mentioned it last time but this shoot in particular is what truly showed me, Faith is great at what she does. So unafraid to move and extend herself, it really shows her dedication to her craft. The movements being so fluid and natural but still being able to hold composure and not loose her model-self in the images is a skill. Looking forward to our next shoot for sure.
Read MoreAt the top of the year, I promised myself that I was going to put fear aside & end procrastination by going for what I want and pushing past places of comfortability.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that a nice suit is a win, in every situation.
Read MoreLiving on the East Coast, it’s truly hard to develop a true love and appreciation for the Beach. Don’t get me wrong, the beach has always been a place of peace for me - waves crashing, the soft sand beneath your toes, the intensity of the sun refreshing your skin but the water on the East Coast doesn’t allow you to fully engulf yourself in the experience (outside of South Florida). But the West Coast is a different beast and I didn’t realize how different until I arrived in Malibu to shoot with Vanessa (@overstandi).
Read MoreNew York, New York. Big city of dreams.
Read MoreIf this isn’t a sign that summer is on the way, we might not ever get one on the East Coast. 8 days into Spring and it’s still feeling just as Cold and gloomy as it has most of the winter. In actuality, it’s getting warmer but after spending 8 days in LA with 80 degree weather, it seems my body has refused to adjust to these cooler temperatures. As glad as I am to be home I still haven’t been able to settle back in to life in DC but being that I have no choice, I’ve got to force it out of myself.
Read MoreLove to Sunny Los Angeles. Big shoutout to the team behind this set.
Alison Norris (@alison.jn)
Jazmine Brinkley (@jazmine_brinkley)
First off, shoutout to Jaffy (@xjaffy on IG) for her dedication and growth within her craft. The conceptualization, the fit and execution in this shoot compared to our first shoot is monumental. I enjoy having the ability to grow my skill and understanding of my craft while simultaneously bringing my muses to higher heights as well. DC is truly on the rise and growth such as this one is a sign of the times we are currently living in and I'm excited for what's to come.
Read MoreWe are officially 2 weeks into 2018 and already the year has started off with a bang. I started off the year with some golden opportunities and great news and still yet, I am still angry and driven to reach for me. As I've mentioned before, that feeling of wanting to as good as you envision is a natural one and is important to pushing yourself beyond your limits but it is also important to take a breath in the moment and enjoy it.
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