Hello and welcome to my first blog <3
Today I want to talk about a photo shoot I did with an amazing Brisbane based photographer earlier this year. I had this idea in my head for a while about creating a "pastel goth" look inspired by Kelly Eden and Dre Ronayne whom I follow on YouTube quite religiously. Both women have their own unique aesthetic (something I envy as I don't really have my own style) that heavily inspired me and I came up with a look that you'll be able to see photos of below.
Now, after the design process it was time to find the perfect photographer for this photo shoot. I knew I wanted Cat as the photographer as I had followed her work for a long while and was in awe with her style. I discovered her work through her cosplay and cosplay photography and had her on my friends list on Facebook for ages before I got up the courage, messaged her and asked about working with her on this idea.
Photography by James Niland and Dark Age Photography
She is professional and helpful and very friendly and was all this the whole time we were discussing the location, costs and look I was going for. She was also very prompt, responding to my messages as soon as she could. Now, you have to understand. I view Cat as a kind of goddess among cosplayers, she is definitely someone I look up to and the fact that SHE wanted to work with ME was so very exciting. She didn't disappoint either, staying as lovely and professional throughout the whole shoot. In fact, she made me feel very comfortable and gave me quite a few compliments which really soothed my anxious soul as I am not a professional model and always feel...awkward...when on any shoot.
Another amazing thing about Cat is that the photo turn around is incredibly quick and I never waited very long to receive any of the shots I paid for. She even offered me a free photo as she had changed her packages. She'd changed these AFTER our shoot but still offered me this and it was just a really thoughtful gesture.
Photography by Coralea Jade - Geeks Guild Entertainment
I highly recommend Cat aka Aperture OneEight for anyone who is after a professional, talented, prompt and kind photographer. Please see the below photos from the shoot. I had such an amazing time and am still blown away every time I look at the shots taken. Don't forget to take a look at her social media pages I have linked below.
Aperture OneEight on Facebook
Cat's Cosplay Page: Blondiee
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