Queer Expo 2018

The end of June saw Queer Expo 2 taking place. I got to attend with Afflatus Magazine to take photos, it was amazing seeing all the creative drag artists.
You can read the review HERE
And you can see all the photos from the event below!

Attendees

Cryptika

The Countess of Skulls

Back in March I shot with Kibble King Cosplay at the NGV's Triennial exhibition.

I love working with Kibble King, she always looks fabulous and is such a professional and lovely person.

Countess: Kibble King Cosplay

Series: American Horror Story Hotel

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Seance of Skulls

I miss the Triennial exhibition that was at the NGV, so much beautiful art from all over the globe. And the Ron Mueck exhibit Mass was a gorgeous setting.

Mx Loki and I took an opportunity to shoot with these massive skulls.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Headdress: Celestial Closet
Dress: Lady Sloth
Necklace: Miss-a-ree Guts 

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Prinxe: A Prince with a X

For the second issue of Afflatus I shot with Mx Loki as an androgynous Drag Prince.

We had a lot of fun with this shoot, and got so many photos out of it!

You can grab a digital or print copy of Afflatus Magazine here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1422664?__r=565834

Model/MUA/Wig Styling: Eloquent Mx Loki
Coat: Clockwork Butterfly
Crown: Mudget Makes
Shoes: Pleaser USA, Inc.
Wig: Arda Wigs
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Another Dimension

At the start of the year I got to shoot some beautiful garments by Mark Blake. As soon as I saw this collection I wanted to shoot them, they were absolutely gorgeous.
I teamed up with Mx Loki on makeup, and brought in our 'student' Rowan. The shoot was difficult, with a limited time frame, public walking by, and a 40 degree day. But the team worked so well and we got some amazing shots!

Models: Eloquent Mx Loki, Rowan Swart
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Designer: By M Blake
Published in: Gilded Magazine 33.1

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Taste the Rainbow (Blood)

Another shoot from February 2017.

This one featuring Tentacle Spine's (then) new horns; Krampus. It was a technically interesting shoot of figuring out how to light, frame, and pose in the water drain. In the end I found the creating large, looming shadows added the best atmosphere.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Horns: Tentacle Spine
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The Mythical Markets

Last month the delayed Mythical Markets took place.

It was a really hot day, but the market was lovely; and a much bigger success than people were thinking. I loved seeing all the vendors, especially as it was hand-made items which I hadn't seen before.

I spent the day with Mx Loki and Vader, with Rowan joining us in the afternoon. And we had quick shoots.

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First up Mx Loki's solo shots

Portraying Demon King Midas

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Horns: Tentacle Spine

Leading the Dead

Back for Halloween 2017 I shot with Mx Loki, as the body found in the leaves, and Rowan, as Persephone.

I loved the location, both their concepts, and the concepts together.

This set is the double look.
View Loki's single look: The Body Found in the Leaves

View Rowan's single look: Pomegranate

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Model/MUA: Claire Creates

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Pomegranate

Back for Halloween 2017 I shot with Mx Loki, as the body found in the leaves, and Rowan, as Persephone.

I loved the location, both their concepts, and the concepts together.

This set is Rowan's single look.

View Loki's single look: The Body Found in the Leaves

View the double look: Leading the Dead

Model/MUA: Claire Creates

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The Body Found in the Leaves

Back for Halloween 2017 I shot with Mx Loki, as the body found in the leaves, and Rowan, as Persephone.

I loved the location, both their concepts, and the concepts together.

This set is Loki's single look.

View Rowan's single look: Pomegranate

View the double look: Leading the Dead

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

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Faerie Rade 2018

Yesterday I attended the Faerie Rade.

It's been awhile since I've been to one, but seeing everyone's costumes and creativity has really inspiring. I'm taking a bit of a step back from taking photos at events, preferring to get photos of friends, or mini shoots this year.
So I photographed Eloquent Mx Loki, and Sasha von Plundercat at the rade.
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Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Mx Loki was the light refraction caused by a Fae's Glamour

Heavenly Sinners

I love shooting latex, but don't often get to work with men wearing it. I did this shoot with Mushroom x Head a few months back, it was a quick one to get him used to being in front of the camera.
I also enjoy using my ring light as a prop.

Model: Mushroom x Head
Hood/Gloves from: Eagle Leather
Vest: Libidex

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Flour

Another shoot from February 2017, where Mx Loki and I shot a whole lot before they got their hair cut.

This was a shoot they had wanted to do for years, and decided it was time to do it before they no longer had the chance. It was an interesting shoot to do, we got a lot of funny shots where flour and hair exploded all over the place but we also got these amazing shots!

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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The Planet of Fire

Working my way through editing and posting my backlog.

This shoot was shot back in February, Mx Loki had been wanting to cosplay Sailor Mars for ages, and with their hair cut imminent we decided to go for it.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
Tiara: Mudget Makes
Dress: Living Dead Clothing
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The Pumpkin Lord

Back in October Mx Loki and I attended the Melbourne Gothic & Victorian Picnic.
It was also the first big outing for Mx Loki's ADiT, Vader. So rather than run around and photograph everyone, I decided to just help out Mx Loki and Vader and just enjoy the event. I had much more enjoyable time as I wasn't stressing about getting enough or good photos.
Afterwards we then took Vader and had our first photoshoot with her! We hope she will model a lot more in the future.

Models: Eloquent Mx Loki, Vader
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Mx Loki's Jacket: Clockwork Butterfly
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Alien Royalty

For my semester 1 Film assignment I made a Kylo Ren fanfilm.
Whilst a lot of it featured Kylo Ren, there were a few seconds with some alien royalty. I loved these looks that Mx Loki created; they always know how to take my ideas and make them 100% better.

Models: Eloquent Mx Loki, Miss Crispy
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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You can view the full film on Youtube

Birth of Venus

Back in February, before Mx Loki's hair cut, we did a Birth of Venus inspired shoot.
This was difficult to shoot (and edit) because the rocks were hard for both of us to stand on, and shooting midday in Summer meant a lot of harsh shadows and over exposing the images. But it was a good challenge, resulting in some gorgeous images.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Restless Meditation

For my semester 1 Film assignment I made a Kylo Ren fanfilm. 

Whilst I was focusing on filming, I couldn't help but take some photos of Mx Loki's young Kylo in this gorgeous setting. These have a much softer feel than my usual photography, and feel more cinegraphic; which I love.

Kylo Ren/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Belt: Master Armoury

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You can view the full film on Youtube   

Delicious Dessert Demons

Back in August during Kitty Obsidian's trip down to Melbourne, Mx Loki and I had a fun ice cream shoot with her. It was a challenging shoot, as we had a small space to work in, but I'm pleased with the results, and working with this pair is always great.

Models: Miss Kitty Obsidian & Eloquent Mx Loki
Mua: Eloquent Mx Loki
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Achromatic Childhood

Back at the start of the year I shot Mx Loki for a homework piece. We wanted to explore an achromatic look against a bright playground. 

This was one of their first shoots with their short hair.

Model/MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki
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