Yuletide 2016

Merry Yuletide!

Only one more week to go, so have a festive shoot I did with Mx Loki. What are you wanting for Christmas?

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Dress:: Libidex

Wig: Arda Wigs
Heels: Pleaser Shoes

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Collared, Cuffed, and Chained

For my Uni assignment last semester, I got to photograph this sexy shoot for a feature on Trinity Leather in my Afflatus Magazine.

It was a fun day, full of gorgeous people, and I'm excited to share these photos.

Models: Miss Crispy, Eloquent Mx Loki

MUA: Dorothy Tolhurst/Wild Violet Blog

Collars/Cuffs/Accessories: Trinity Leather

Lingerie: Miss Crispy's are from Honey Birdette, Eloquent Mx Loki's is from Siren Doll

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End of the Night

More shooting I've done for Tentacle Spine, this time showing off their Faun horns, and pendants.

This shoot was more of a challenge, we ran out of daylight, but figured out how to continue shooting. Which actually resulted in some pretty awesome shots; it's never bad to try different things.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Horns/Skull: Tentacle Spine
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Let The Water Claim Me

I've been a bit slack in posting work. But here's something I shot a little while ago for Tentacle Spine to showcase their Kraken horns.

This was a fun shoot we did in my bathtub, it was a cramped, dangerous (electrics and water), shoot. But I am so happy with the results.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Horns/Skull: Tentacle Spine
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Valkyrie Blood

A couple months ago I got to shoot for Mx Loki's final Makeup assessment for their Cert IV. Their brief was 'Tribal' and they did this kickass Viking/Norse inspired look. We found this really awesome shooting spot (which I'm going to miss because of the move).

Model: Acid Intimacy
HMUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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The Melbourne Gothic and Victorian Picnic - 2016

Last month saw The Melbourne Gothic & Victorian Picnic return for it's bi-annual event.

I had not attended one of the picnics for a couple years, and was so happy to see how much it had grown. It was a fantastic day, and even though the sun was out the park was black!

My apologies for taking so long to release these photos, a couple were used for one of my university assignments, so they all had to be withheld.

Big thank-you to those who let me take their photo, and to Misery and all the other organizers for hosting a fantastic event!

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Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Horns: Tentacle Spine
Corset: Von Chibi
Bustle: Clockwork Butterfly

Afflatus: divine inspiration

Now that my assignments are being submitted, I can finally start posting my work from the past couple of months.

First up, the work I'm proudest of; my Graphics Design assignment. For this assignment we were tasked with creating a magazine, featuring 3 articles (minimum double page spread each), the first on a typographer, the second on our choice, and the third on ourselves.
I've had a lot of fun with this assignment, and I am actually looking to expand upon this over the holidays and create an actual magazine (further details will be released in the upcoming weeks).
But in the meantime, please enjoy.

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Credits are at the end of the post.

Day of the Dead

It's Halloween! To celebrate here's a quick Sugar Skull shoot I did earlier this year whilst Mx Loki was studying at their makeup course.

Model: Eloquent Mx Loki
MUA: Alex Jupp
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Self Portrait Runes: Fehu

The past couple of months I've had some big changes in my life, and I've been meaning to do another self portrait for it. Once again Fehu is prominent in my life, this time chosen by the runes themselves.
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Fehu: Cattle

Phonetic equivalent: F

Literal Meanings:

Cattle, (Moving) Wealth.

Divination Meanings:

Prosperity, Money, Wealth, Concern with physical and financial needs, Goals, Promotion, Self-esteem

Deity:

Freyr

Analysis:

Fehu is both the day-to-day reality of our lives and the catalyst that awakens us to what lies beyond. It is whatever we think we are seeking, which frequently bears no resemblance to what we will eventually find. It is also our home, for after all our wanderings we will still need to attend to our physical needs and ground ourselves in the simple pleasures of home, family, and good work. -Runestones

Fehu continues to be prominent in my life, continuing for financial assistance but this time also for success with my goals and in my work. I have already seen positive results with my work being accepted in several more publications, and with amazing responses to my Inner; Depression piece (a photo I am really proud of). I have a few projects I want to work on during the summer, which I am so excited for, and I hope Fehu will help guide me to make successful choices and bring out the best in my work. 

Inner; Depression

I am excited to reveal this image, it is my favourite photo to date.
This idea had been in my head for a while and then for Uni we were putting together the heart. exhibition and this idea solidified and took form.

Depicting Depression as a physical demon, I really wanted to capture the feeling, or lack of feeling, that those who suffer from depression experience. And Mx Loki added their own perfect interpretation of the illness through their body paint.
I have received such a positive response to this image so far, I am excited to hear your thoughts on this piece.

Models: Alex Sutton, Eloquent Mx Loki
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Horns: Tentacle Spine
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AMC Expo 2016

This past weekend saw the second year of AMC Expo, and to be honest I will be surprised if there is a third.
It is a dead con. Since splitting ties with Armageddon Expo, AMC has been struggling. With smaller attendance and higher prices, many artists and traders did not attend, and it showed. The attendance this year was even smaller, making the showgrounds seem like a ghost town compared to the usual sardine-packed experience. Whilst this was nice as an attendee, as it allowed for a more relaxed time and you could actually look at stalls, it was clear that the stall holders were suffering; several packed up and left early during the weekend.
I think in a year saturated with Melbourne cons, and being only a few weeks before PAX, AMC hasn't had a chance to return to its former Armageddon and I don't think it will.

But to what you're all here for; cosplay photos! Thank-you to everyone who let me take their photos, there were so many great cosplays. If you're interested in purchasing prints of you photos, you can find more information HERE
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Death of Rats: Rachael Maloney

Mask by Bueshang's Creations

Apocalyptic Pin-up

During our road trip to Adelaide, Mx Loki and I decided to do some sexy shooting in our hotel.
It was a difficult shoot, my lns broke that day so I was shooting in a small space with my nifty fifty; which meant I was squishing myself against the wall to get wider shots. But it was fun to do a sexy shoot again, it's been a while since I've done one.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Gas mask from: Eagle Leather
Earring and Pendant: Edenki
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Parasitic Hosts

During Oz Comic Con I shot with these fab peeps twice; their Free! cosplays, and their Parasyte cosplays.
I love Parasyte, it is one of the best animes out there, for story, character progression, and art style, so I was thrilled to photograph some cosplays from it.

Shinichi Izumi: BeccNii Cosplay
Reiko Tamura: RachLou Cosplay
Gotou: Osplay
Satomi Murano: Red Reaper Cosplay

Bettlejuice, Beetlejuice, Bee-

Continuing shoots from Oz Comic Con, I shot with Kay from Y2K cosplay.
I hadn't shot with Kay for a long time, so it was great catching up again.

Lydia Deetz: Kay of Y2K Cosplay
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Lurking Tentacular

Back at the start of the year I shot this set with Mx Loki, and I'm so happy to finally be able to post it.
It was a fun shoot, even though fish were trying to eat Mx Loki and I fell in the water at the end. It is one of those shoots that mark an improvement in my work and I'm really proud of it.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Horns: Tentacle Spine
Published in: Gothesque Magazine Issue 39 'Haunted Waters' (July)
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Black Moon Light

I shot with the duo from Kibbleking cosplay during Oz Comic Con.
They're such a gorgeous couple and have amazing chemistry together. And once again Morgan was too tall, so several times I was on my tiptoes to photograph him.

Esmeraude: Kibbleking Cosplay
Rubeus: Morgan of Kibbleking
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Astral Beginnings

Back at the start of the year I shot three shoots with Mx Loki for Tentacle Spine and their epic horns. You can find the first two at Welcome to the Hell Club and here's the result of the last one, featuring Freshly Spawn horns.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Horns: Tentacle Spine
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For the Team

It's time I uploaded the shoots I did back during Oz Comic-Con.

First up is a Free! group. It was lovely working with these guys again, they're always make shoots a lot of fun.

Momotarou Mikoshiba: RachLou Cosplay
Aiichiro Nitori: BeccNii Cosplay
Rin Matsuoka: Osplay
Sosuke Yamazaki: Red Reaper Cosplay

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Blood of the Gods

Digging through some folders and finding shoots I haven't posted yet!
I shot this set back in June 2015 for Mx Loki.This shoot was to commemorate them getting their septum pierced and what it symbolized to them as a part of their identity.
Looking back at how I shot this set I realize there are easier ways to do it, but I've learned so much since then.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Editing: Myself and Mx Loki
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AvCon 2016

A couple of weeks ago I traveled up to Adelaide to help out Tentacle Spine with their stall at AvCon.
It was my first time in Adelaide, and thus my first time at AvCon. I had a fun time working at the stall, being surrounded by those awesome horns for the weekend was awesome. But due to this I didn't get to look around the con so I can't do a review as I usually have for conventions, or take many photos.

But I did take some photos (even despite my camera deciding to die on me), and had a great time seeing Adelaide's cosplay community.
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Tentacle Spine's stall over the weekend.
(You can see a bunch of photos taken by me too!)

I do Believe in Fairies

Back at Supanova I shot a magical Disney Fairy groups with these amazing ladies~
They all looked so gorgeous and were a pleasure to work with.

Fawn: Virtual Toast Cosplay
Vidia: Percy Saphinia Cosplay
Zarina: Acid Intimacy
Rosetta: Lady of Rohan

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I Had No Safeword

For my Digital Media assignment at Academy of Design Australia, we were tasked with creating a poster for one of Amnesty International's campaigns.
I chose their anti-torture campaign.The UN Convention against Torture was written only 30 years ago, and Amnesty International was behind the charge to introduce it. But this has not made torture cease to exist. Amnesty International have reported on 141 countries for breaking the Torture Convention; That’s three quarters of the world, and only in the last five years. The biggest problem countries include; Nigeria, Mexico, Phillippines, Uzebekstan, China, and North Korea. Even Australia has been reported on for its detention camps. These cases are not some random person torturing victims, they are by governments and systematic organizations torturing their own people.

Amnesty International is fighting torture by insisting that lawyers be present during interrogations. That doctors are able to examine detainees. That torture-drawn confessions cannot be used in courts. Detainees can see their families. And that anyone involved with inflicting torture is brought to justice.

I'm really happy with the results of this poster, it's exactly what I wanted to achieve.

Model: Miss Crispy
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Foreboding Horoscopes

I have finished the first semester of uni this year, so I can now share the results from my photography assignment: Foreboding Horoscopes.
I wanted to try something new with my photography and editing for this, it's been interesting and I've learned a lot over the semester.
I hope you all enjoy.

Aries: Alex Sutton
Taurus: Chris Fogwill
Leo: Eloquent Mx Loki
Aquarius: Os Cordis Cosplay

MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Horns (Aries): Tentacle Spine
Hair (Leo): Emma Johansson Taylor

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Being a hero is way more than facing bad guys

I am now on holidays! During which I shall be working on my editing backlog, and catching up on posting photos from shoots and conventions.
Let's go back to Supanova where I got to work with the lovely Lilium cosplay again, this time with her as Spider Gwen. Lilium is always great to work with and a natural in front of the camera.

Spider Gwen: Lilium Cosplay
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I’ll use my flames for a better purpose!

Whilst I edit Oz Comic Con shoot's photos let's continue uploading those from Supanova.
Next up is this awesome Blue Exorcist group. I shot with them at AMC, and again at OzCC, they're a bunch of great cosplayers who make the shoots fun and lively. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have planned for their next cosplays.

Okumura Rin: The Blue Fruit Cosplay
Mephisto Pheles: Rachlou Cosplay
Amaimon: BeccNii Cosplay
Igor Neuhaus: Osplay

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Oz Comic Con 2016

Last weekend as Melbourne's Oz Comic Con! It was my first Comic Con ever and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
Over the years I have heard how terribly run the Comic Cons have been, with last year people finally pointing out some improvements. I didn't get to see much of the convention, as I was helping out at Tentacle Spine's stall, but when I did get a chance to wander it was well set out, with the space clearly being divided into Artist ally, bigger stores, and then signing area. A nice touch was that the entry lead straight into the artist ally; promoting local artists over the stores.

An annoyance was that the convention was right down at door 10 in the exhibition center, but with at least 2 other conventions on at the same time someone had to be in the back. Though to try to help make it easier OzCC divided the hallway into two so that those who still needed tickets took up one side whilst those who already had tickets could come and go. Whilst this attempt was appreciated, they divided it so those waiting were on the right hand side, meaning when people left they had to cut across the queue coming in. Australians naturally go to the left so this was disruptive. And it wasn't until Sunday afternoon that they began to widen the 'already have passes' section, so the rest of the weekend that area was cramped as less people needed tickets.

It was so busy too. But not just the regular crowd, older generations and families were attending, which was really great to see. This convention gives me the feeling that if it was run really well Australia could start having a convention the size of America's Comic Cons. They used Pax's tape on the floor of for queues (I am so thankful for this trend), the panels areas (whilst I didn't get to see any) were obvious and stood out, usually they are just little boxed in spaces that I don't realize are for panels until the end of the weekend. The cosplay area was a nice spot, and the addition of back drops let people have better shots without the crowds in the background. And the artist tables had a lot of space behind them, which for Tentacle spine with five people, and one getting into Immortan Joe, was amazing.

Overall I did enjoy this convention. I didn't get to see much of it, so I don't know if that would have changed my mind, but from what I saw it was pretty well run and organized, and I think it will be a convention that I start attending now.

But enough about the convention it is time for Photos!
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Harley Quinn: Katie of JoKa Photography
Poison Ivy: Salsa Rose Cosplay

Darth Vader Fanboy

Catching up on Supanova posts. This time with Eloquent Mx Loki's casual Kylo Ren. I really love the scar they did for this cosplay, and I helped with this; drawing the parody art for their shirt.
We did a quick shoot at the showgrounds, but followed it up with one at home with my sexy ring light to show off the awesome work put into their makeup and special effects.
Kylo Ren: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Being smart spoils a lot of things, doesn't it?

I have been slow in posting the results of Supanova photoshoots, especially now I shall be attending Oz Comic Con. But uni is in its final weeks, so once I'm on holidays I can catch up to a regular posting schedule.

But back to Supanova shoots, and I got to work with the awesome Kibble King Cosplay! I have loved her work since I saw her Breakfast Princess cosplay at Chaoz, and have since been following for the great work and cute couple cosplays~ At Supanova they cosplayed from Hannibal, with gorgeous tailored clothing.

Freddie Lounds: Kibble King Cosplay
Hannibal Lecter: Morgan of Kibble King
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Welcome to the Hell Club

A couple months ago I got to do some product shoots with Mx Loki for the awesome Tentacle Spine and their epic horns.
We had three photoshoots, and here are the results of two.

Horns: Tentacle Spine
Model: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Self Portrait Runes: Raido and Fehu

Getting back into doing new self portraits when I'm in a transitional stage. This time I'm working with two runes.

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Protecting a man's pride... is a woman's duty

Continuing with photoshoots from Supanova; check out the babe-n Little Bit Crispy, ready to cut up some undead~
I’ll be shooting with her again on Sunday; I can’t wait.

Saeko Busujima: A Little Bit Crispy
Sword: Hades Industries

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The Force Awakens

It's been almost a month since Supanova, and I've almost finished editing all the photoshoots I did during it (uni has had me swamped). I thought I should start uploading photos of these awesome cosplayers I got to work with. Starting with this epic group of fellow Star Wars lovers!

Kylo Ren: Capitol Cosplay
Seamstress: Zoe Felice Costumes
Helmet: BB Props
General Hux: Tamikiri Ryland
Rey: Emily Reginalds

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M.A.D Fashion Showcase 2016

Back at the start of April the Melbourne Alternative Designers hosted their first fashion showcase! It was an awesome night, which I was lucky enough to be there as media. My posting on this has been delayed, but I can now post photos and my review of the night!

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Onto the review below the read more!

Supanova 2016

This past weekend saw the start of Victoria's convention season with Supanova!
This year I opened up bookings for 30 minute shoots for the first time. I really enjoyed this set up; it allowed me to photograph some awesome cosplayers more creatively and thoroughly than just con floor photos. It also let these cosplayers get great photos of their cosplays; I know how much effort people put into their cosplays for a con, but they're not always able to do photoshoots outside of events.

Because of these shoots, I didn't get much time to take in much of the convention, but I still had a good time. Supanova once again blocked off a section of the show grounds. This is a feature that I do like; it means you can go into the buildings a lot quicker and easier as the process isn't slowed down by getting out our wristband and making sure the person can see it. They also separated the celebrity photos/signings from exhibitor's hall, which last year made exhibitor's nervous but I think greatly helped with crowds this year. Saturday was packed, the busiest I have ever seen it and if you had the celebrity lines in the exhibitor's hall it would have been chaotic. The crowd grew worse with the weather, when rain began people would try to pack into the hall, leaving little space to move. In comparison Sunday was extremely quiet, you could move around the exhibitor's hall comfortably all day. I'm not sure why this was the case, but it was interesting.

Like I said, I didn't get to see much more of the convention, so I will move on to why you're here: Photos!
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Matt the Radar Technician: Xinyi Janice Xie

Funny Little Space Creature

Today involved me photographing my bjd to enter Dorset Clothing's Photography competition.
I love bjd photography; it's where I started, and lets me explore new techniques without wasting a model's time. This shoot features Zaoll, a Zaoll 'Luv', wearing top and space leggings by Dorset Clothing.
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Packed and Ready to Go

Back in June of 2015 I shot with the gorgeous Eloquent Mx Loki and a bunch of vintage suitcases. I edited the photos and then did nothing with them, which is a shame because Mx Loki is stunning. So I'm pulling them out to show all of you befre they get lost on my external forever!

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Self Portrait Runes: Fehu

It's been six months since the last self portrait. I've actually been planning this since December/January but haven't been able to photograph it right. But it is still relevant, even more so now.

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Fehu: Cattle

Phonetic equivalent: F

Literal Meanings:

Cattle, (Moving) Wealth.

Divination Meanings:

Prosperity, Money, Wealth, Concern with physical and financial needs, Goals, Promotion, Self-esteem

Deity:

Freyr

Analysis:

Fehu is both the day-to-day reality of our lives and the catalyst that awakens us to what lies beyond. It is whatever we think we are seeking, which frequently bears no resemblance to what we will eventually find. It is also our home, for after all our wanderings we will still need to attend to our physical needs and ground ourselves in the simple pleasures of home, family, and good work. -Runestones

I've returned to Fehu for aid with finances. Late last year Eloquent Mx Loki learned that their uni fees were being increased, so I set up a Go Fund Me to help out, and so many of our generous friends helped us out. This year my uni isn't offering scholarships, and whilst I wasn't guaranteed to be granted any, it would have been helpful to pay for my travel to and from uni. Also Mx Loki and I will most likely be moving in the second half of the year, so we're needing to save up money to help with that. It's also why Fehu is important right now; I'm in a transitional phase where I'm mentally ready to move and start a new routine, but I'm still here I still have my studies to worry about and still need to save up extra money for it. So I need to ground myself again in this moment, stop living in the future and live now.

RP: Ziggy and Algiz

Over the Summer holidays I offered Rune Portrait packages. As a thank-you for doing the rune readings, I had a shoot with the wonderful Ziggy. They were so great, and seemed to ascend; connecting with the rune, during the shoot.

Rune:Algiz
Model: Ziggy A. Villieldr

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Lilum Cosplay Giveaway Winner

Last month Lilium Cosplay won my 500 like giveaway photoshoot. We had the photoshoot a couple of weeks ago and she was a fantastic model! Go check out her page for her amazing cosplays too!

Model: Lilium Cosplay
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Black Widow

I'm so happy to be able to share these photos with you all.
We shot these back in March in Mad Dame's studio. It was my first time experimenting with colored lighting, and I really love how it turned out. Mx Loki looks stunning, I'm glad these appear in Gorgeous Freaks Magazine, along with a write up on them.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Blouse: Clockwork Butterfly
Corset: Dark Muse Corsetry
Published in: Gorgeous Freaks Magazine Issue 47