Self Portrait Runes: Raido and Fehu

Looking back at my self-portraits, I can see how I've changed. I'm not entirely the same person, so a new self-portrait is needed.

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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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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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If I Had A Heart

I'm excited to share my project for my Graphics Design class at the Academy of Design Australia. The aim of this project was to create a Record Cover; along with a CD cover/booklet, poster, and t-shirt.
I chose Fever Ray's If I Had A Heart, I really love her music, and her lyrics are so quirky. I combined this with my current trend of Runes, by using Mannaz, meaning mankind.

Model: Tyler Saxon
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This project has no associate/affiliation with Fever Ray, Rabid Records, or their assigns. It was purely mad for Academic purposes.


Record Cover - Front

Ragnarök

I'm excited to share my big project for my photography class at the Academy of Design Australia. The aim of this project was to create a portfolio, consisting of ten images, featuring tableau vivant portraiture, and still life photography.
It's currently the biggest project I've done to date, it involved five separate shoots; some on location, some in a set I made, costuming, prosthetics and special effects. But I really enjoyed creating this, and I can't thank those who were involved enough.

Credits:
Loki
Model: Elliot Bradbury
SPFX Artist: Hades Industries

Odin
Model: Duke Kieran Burns
SPFX Artist: Hades Industries
Costume: Owl Nest Crafts
Raven: South Pacific Taxidermy
Wolf Stock: Moonsong Stock

Frigg
Model/MUA: Misery's Malice
Costume: Owl Nest Crafts

Thor
Model: Tor Silver
SPFX Artist: Hades Industries
Costume: Owl Nest Crafts
Mjölnir: Torcraft

Hel
Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Assistant: Brett Woolgar Photography
Skull: Nightshade FX

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Self Portrait Runes: Eihwaz

Three months since my last self portrait, and I have reached a new stage in my life. Kenaz helped me with inspiration and creativity for university. And while it will still help me, a new rune better represents where I am now; Eihwaz.
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Eihwaz: Yew Tree

Phonetic equivalent: ei

Literal Meanings: 

Yew  

Divination Meanings: 

Strength, Reliability, Trustworthiness, Enlightenment, Endurance, Protection.  

Deities: 

Yggdrasil 

Analysis: 

Eihwaz possesses the power of both death and regeneration. A re-growth from the passing of the old situation into the form of the new situation. It is a rune that acts as a magickal protector and facilitator. All rites of passage, particularly those marking the transition into adulthood, contain the symbolism of death, the idea being that one's former 'self' has died and given birth to a new persona. Because of its position as the 13th rune it is sometimes considered as the death rune. -Whispering Worlds

The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. -Sunnyway

I chose Eihwaz because I feel that I am becoming who I want to be. I'm a lot more confident in myself, my work, and my body than I was when I started this project. I'm also happy to have said goodbye to my unemployed self, and to become a full-time student. While it may still be frustrating not working a full or part time job, it feels good to have a routine and to be productive again. Which is also why I also chose Eihwaz, university has given me a goal to reach for, and I am going quite well at it. I have big projects which I am in the middle of creating, and it's really great to do such big works. It has meant I'm not shooting as often as I used to, but what I am doing is awesome.

Jörmungandr - The World Serpent

And with her husband, Loki, did Angrboða beget the world serpent. She had fulfilled her name "the one who brings grief".
But Odin feared the children from the Jötunn pair. Hella, half alive half dead, was banished to Hel, where she would rule. Fenrir, the ever-growing wolf, would be chained, but at a cost to Týr. And Jörmungandr was thrown into the sea, where he would grow so large he would encompass the world.
Angrboða mourned the loss of her children, and swore she would have revenge against the one-eyed god for what he had done. Odin's fears was justified, for his attempts to restrain the children of Angrboða and Loki would have ill effect and result in his downfall.

I did this shoot for an entry in the 'reptiles' section for the Geelong Show photography competition. I knew a lot of people would photograph just reptiles by themselves, so I wanted to be different and try something else.

Models: Eloquent Mx Loki
Jörmungandr the Black Headed Python
MUA: Miss Cee Make-up
Fur Shawl: Owl Nest Crafts
Assistant: Lisa Kruger

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Hrafn Völva

The gods speak in the crack of thunder, in the rustles of leaves, in the beat of a raven's wings. The Hrafn Völva listens to the voices, reads their messages within the runes. She watches as the ravens Huginn and Muninn fly across the sky, carrying with them the secrets she is to decode.
Will you ask what the gods say about you? Do they bless you with favour, or are they angry with you? Ask the Hrafn Völva if you're destined for great things, or to fail.

Model: Eloquent Mx Loki
MUA: Miss Cee Make-up
Raven Skull:: Nightshade FX

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Some of these photos have also been featured in Obscuarae Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 'Dark'