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| Smug cat is smug |
[Nov. 16th, 2009|11:48 pm] |
Pablo was posing for me, which he doesn't do often. I was lying on the bed reading and my camera was beside me so I quickly took some photos before my little model got bored.
This is probably the only time you'll hear/see these words from me, but the on-camera flash actually did something desirable. I do love the kitty shadow on the wall. |
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| Eyes like glass mistakes |
[Nov. 11th, 2009|07:23 pm] |
You talked me to sleep last night
I hadn't felt that sad in years
Your eyes like glass mistakes
They moved me close to tears
You speak those favourite fables
Which I am yet to live
And casually confirm my fears
That I've got nothing to give
I take it back, all of it
Those names I called myself
The heros of my childhood
Like hardbacks on the shelf
I take it back, those promises
I wish I could say I've clung to time like gold
But as you said goodbye, I almost died
- from 'Nothing To Give' by White Lies
Listening to White Lies and shooting self-portraits.
Pretentious?
Moi? |
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| An invitation to contribute to issue 002 of Sublime Rush magazine |
[Nov. 7th, 2009|06:41 pm] |
Sublime Rush is a magazine for independent artists, rock stars, photographers, writers, models, webmasters, mistresses, illustrators, performers, body modders, designers, musicians, tech addicts, directors, social butterflies, film-makers, publishers, pin-ups, record labels, fashionistas, distributors, promoters and digital media glitterati, to showcase your creative passion and inspire a global audience with eyes, ears and minds wide open.
Sublime Rush is exclusively web-published and the first issue, released mid-October 09, has had almost 30,000 unique pageviews from readers all over the world. You can get more information and read the magazine online at the official website, SublimeRush.com, follow us on Twitter, keep up with us on Facebook and MySpace, and submit individual images for inclusion through the Sublime Rush group on Flickr.
So you've read issue 001, hooked up with Sublime Rush online and now you'd like to contribute YOUR work to issue 002, where it will be seen by a whole heap (technical terminology) of people? Here's how...
Providing that you are OVER 18, you are welcome to contribute just about any kind of independent art-, culture- and entertainment-based content, as long as it is YOUR work and that it doesn't contain derogatory or threatening statements about individuals or groups, or encourage attacks on any person or group of people for any reason.
You should already have started promoting your own work before you ask Sublime Rush or anyone else to promote you, and you should send links to at least one (preferably more than one) place online where your work can be seen and identified as yours.
If you plan to submit photographs that you didn't take as part of your contribution (for example, models or bands), you absolutely must have permission from the photographer, and you must provide crediting information including the photographer's name, website and email address. Artists whose work has been submitted by someone else to illustrate a contribution will be contacted!
We do ask that contributions be made up of finished pieces of work, preferably as part of a collection or existing project or venture. You must be willing to talk about yourself and your work too - it's YOUR work, so you should have something to say about it!
If you would like to submit just one image without any further details, a great way to do this is through the official Sublime Rush Flickr group.
Depending on the level of interest and the amount of available time when the magazine is being put together, it may not be possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Please be aware that magazines are often built around features, themes and concepts, so while not all contributions will be relevant at the time when they are first offered, some may be more appropriate for future issues.
At this stage in the magazine’s development, work for Sublime Rush is undertaken on a voluntary basis.
To submit your work for consideration, please email Tanya at mail@sublimerush.com
THE CONTENT DEADLINE FOR ISSUE 002 IS 30TH NOVEMBER 2009.
THE MAGAZINE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2010.
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| Spirit and future |
[Oct. 30th, 2009|08:33 pm] |
I had a shoot with the lovely Morrigan last weekend and this is my favourite photo from the day. The rest of the photos are floating in the ether waiting to go live on Zivity and I'll post a link here once that happens.
 
 
Today (ok, technically it was yesterday, although it may have been after midnight) the RockstarVanity Photography 2010 Calendars are released for sale exclusively through deviantART. The calendars are...
Beauty: Fashion and Expressive Portraiture
Lust: Fetish, Nude and Alt Glamour Photography
Fear: Atmospheric Bloodless Horror Photography
Evil: Graphic and Gory Horror Photography
I hope everyone is having a great Halloween weekend, whether you're dressing up and going out or lounging at home watching scary movies and munching popcorn. |
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| Tasty bits from the horror photography chat event on deviantART.com |
[Oct. 18th, 2009|06:31 pm] |
On Saturday 17th October, there was a meeting of twisted minds in the #HorrorMacabrePhoto room in the deviantART chat network. A panel of talented horror photographers encouraged the eager audience to poke around inside their braaaaaaaaaains and look for useful information amidst the squishy bits...
If you couldn't make it to the chat, or are wondering what the hell all this deviantART business is about (go to deviantART.com and sign up NOW!), the chat log is posted HERE, in a slightly streamlined format to make it easier for you to get your teeth into.
Om nom nom.
Tastes like chicken. |
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| Sublime Rush magazine issue 001 is now online! |
[Oct. 15th, 2009|07:07 pm] |
| [ | Tags | | | magazine | ] |
| [ | Feeling this vibe |
| |  satisfied | ] |
| [ | Listening to this |
| | This Day Forever | ] |
Sublime Rush, the project which has been consuming my mind and my time lately, has FINALLY been released to the big wide world on the world wide web. In case you've missed my recent rambling on the subject, Sublime Rush is an independent arts, culture and entertainment magazine and the door is always open to fans, friends, creative content submissions and new readers.
From the website, SublimeRush.com, you can read the magazine online, register with the mailing list to get your hands on the mag before anyone else (plus see special subscriber-only content) and find out how to contribute YOUR work to future issues. You can also come and play at MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.
Any and all help with pimping the project - mentions in blogs, links on MySpace profiles, page promoting on Facebook, tweeting on Twitter etc - in these early days is massively appreciated. I've submitted SublimeRush.com and my blog entry on the subject to the following social bookmarking sites where you can add your clicks and love to help introduce the magazine to even more new readers...
- SublimeRush.com on Digg
- Blog entry on Digg
- SublimeRush.com on Reddit
- Blog entry on Reddit
- You can also Stumble the website and blog entry, if Stumbling is your thing.
Big huge hugs and thanks to the people who made issue 001 awesome...AnaBelle, Keith Caputo, Paul at Coolworld Photography, Jeff Koromi, Joshua Hoffine, Leyla Rose, Susan McKivergan, Danielle McKay at deviantART, Kate White, Kristen Santel AKA Hannah Bel, Teari Vaughn S at Electric Jungle Studios and Unsigned Rock TV, Jo Vallance at Room Thirteen, The Resistance, Micropenis, Alex Kelly, Christer Eckermann AKA Ecker00, Trppl Johnson at ABRA Tribe, Theodore Mander at NeveaH Jewelry, Lorna Currie and Fourthletter.
The magazine has already had almost 20,000 unique pageviews since it went live two days ago and I am so beyond excited. Every time I think about it, I feel all bubbly and hyper. And yes, issue 002 is underway already! |
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| Sublime Rush magazine pre-release preview now online! |
[Sep. 27th, 2009|10:40 pm] |
| [ | Tags | | | magazine | ] |
| [ | Feeling this vibe |
| |  hungry | ] |
| [ | Listening to this |
| | Muse | ] |
I've just uploaded a pre-release preview of issue 001 of Sublime Rush magazine, with a full table of contents so you can get a taste of what's to come in the first issue.
Go to SublimeRush.com and check it out.
(I am very very excited!) |
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| Tripping on neon and dreaming through dawn |
[Sep. 24th, 2009|07:18 pm] |
| [ | Tags | | | magazine, photoshoot | ] |
| [ | Feeling this vibe |
| | excited | ] |
| [ | Listening to this |
| | The Nightwatchman | ] |
   
   
Lots of new photos! The last couple of weeks have been spent shooting weird and wonderful pictures with Miss Needles' awesome hair-falls and accessories. I've also been working with new wardrobe styling and make-up artistry team, Starving Artists Creative Services who have not only talent and a fantastic eye for detail, but also the most fabulous collection of bits and pieces including an impressive range of corsets, oriental fans, kimonos, shoes and just about anything else fashiony that you can think of.
Models above are (in order of appearance): Bomb, Dagmar, Ally, Lolitachick, Cherry Loco, Sasha de Buyl-Pisco and Lucie.
RockstarVanity.com has had a facelift thanks to the rather wonderful new Portfolio feature from deviantART. A yes, before you ask - you can create your own portfolio(s) at dA for free!
The first issue of Sublime Rush magazine is coming along nicely and will be ready to release into the world very soon indeed, along with a seriously updated website, MySpace profile and Facebook page for the mag. There are some really inspirational independent artists featured in the first issue, including horror photographer Joshua Hoffine, musician Keith Caputo, illustrator Jeff Koromi and freakshow belle Kristen Santel. I am so excited about this…seriously, I keep having to stop for bursts of bouncy squeaky hand-waving.
That's about it for now. I'm going to make another strong coffee! |
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