May 19, 2015

Unlock your wish

In the final chapter of my collaboration with Cartier, I hoped to explore the idea of unlocking a dream or wish with this personal talisman. It's a little hard to explain the meta-nature of this post, because it was the act of conceptualizing this post and making these photos happen that really WAS my wish. Having my wish come true is being able to express myself in my photography and to have the ideas in my head be translated into something I can share with others. I am the happiest when doing so. Sometimes my friends hear me joke that when I'm not shooting or shopping, I'm rather depressed, and the part about shooting really is true. If I'm not producing work, I feel lost and don't know who I am.



Here I tried to convey the simple act of falling asleep on the sofa, lost in the dream world that the Amulette unlocks.



Shot on a grey rainy day, the darkness of my living room was the perfect backdrop for this series.




So long as I can continue to make this dream my reality, I don't really need to wish for anything else.

Outfit details: Theory Top | Self-Portrait Skirt (find similar here and here)

15 comments :

  1. You portrayed this dream so beautifully. Lovely work as always Alice.

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  2. I feel the same way. When I'm not shooting or shopping I feel very blah. My happiness lies in the concepts and illustrations. It's a real case of "art imitating life" or in my life it's "life imitating art" in some cases. Ha! You seem like you are very critical of your art through the camera lens. I always find your images breathtaking but I'm sure you critique them beyond measure before they are even posted.

    You have been my inspiration. You have shown that natural light can transform a shot. I have deemed you the "Natural Light Queen". Thank you for inspiring me. My life was lacking inspiration until I found myself through my lens.

    Best,
    Gigi Baith
    SongsinthekeyofG.blogspot.com

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  3. Love love these photos! The lighting is perfect! Love your self portrait lace skirt as well!

    Shall We Sasa

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  4. Oh goodness, these photos are amazing.
    You know what makes us, your followers/audience/admirers, happier? The same thing - your creative ideas coming to life. Love!
    September Rules

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  5. A beautiful dream. I wish I owned your sofa/amulet/skirt!

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  6. As a fellow artist, I completely understand. When I'm not creating, I feel absolutely useless. I need to paint just like I need water. This is a gorgeous series, Alice...

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  7. Love your work Alice. Keep it up! xx

    http://www.wlwproject.com

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  8. Beautiful photos, I love the lighting! I feel the same way when I'm not being productive! x

    Sophia / sophiebysophia.blogspot.com

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  9. "damnit....its so good" - Doug

    meetdouglee.com

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  10. Beautiful photography, and thank you for keeping my Instagram feed looking gorgeous!

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  11. Beautiful collab and photography! Love to read every story behind your shoot. :)
    le-sycomore.com

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  12. Love that skirt and this necklace. The imagery is beautiful and the portrayal is spot on.

    -M
    www.violetroots.com

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  13. Is it private or may I ask what drug you using on first pic ?? Makes you look so relaxed on the rest.
    /Annie

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