Fine Art Bird Cage
This is a resubmission. I added an extra couple pictures. Please just disregard if you don't want them!
1. What driving force motivates you as an artist and keeps you going?
I picked up my first digital camera many years ago and have since explored all sorts of different genres of photography. A few years ago, my daughter was signed with Mode Models International and so began my exploration of high fashion photography. This journey led me to studio lighting and a lot more editing techniques that I’ve been able to incorporate into all of my work. My daughter is also a budding photographer and we have so much fun creating together whether I’m taking images of her or helping her brainstorm ideas for her own shoots. It’s without question my number motivation in photography as I not only want to inspire her but also continue to learn so I can help her as much as I possibly can!
2. Collaboration can be important for artists. Tell us about your team and how they contribute to your work.
I’ve been incredibly blessed to have worked with several incredible HMUAs but have the most experience with the two ladies who worked with me on this shoot. Both women are also dear friends of mine and we like to call ourselves “MAMS” which stands for “Middle Aged Mamas”. We believe that one of the best things about any type of art is that there is no age limit. In fact, if you are open to learning and continuing to push yourself, you will only get better with age. Kinda like fine wine, right? Both Tara and Vanessa are amazing at what they do and they not only contribute to the creative ideas that go into the shoot, but I genuinely believe that their hair and make up is an integral part of the final image which truly makes it a collaboration. I’m so lucky to be able to work with them!
3. Can you tell us about your creative process, from the initial idea to the final result?
I love story telling and my while I enjoy all types of photography, I’d say my favourite image to create is something that is “hauntingly beautiful”. My daughter and I love to go to all sorts of vintage/thrift stores, and I’m often inspired by a piece that I find. I will start imaging all the weird and wonderful scenarios that could have taken place with whatever treasure I uncover. I think the trick is to not be cliché. Instead, try and find a way to use the item that will make people question it. Maybe even make them a little uncomfortable. Not everyone will appreciate your work but that’s also what I believe makes it unique and stand out.
4. What challenges have you faced in your career so far, and how have you overcome them?What led you to choose Mob, and what are your career aspirations in this field?
I think like most artists, the biggest challenges that I have faced is the good ol’ “imposter syndrome”. I’m in my late 40s and have had countless conversations with myself about being “out of touch” with what is cool and have had to deliberately stop myself from comparing myself with others and instead focus on what I can control which is always being open to learn and grow and try and improve as an artist. I truly believe that if we can replace jealousy with curiosity, we can learn and grow so much. A perfect example of this is MOB. I was so drawn to this magazine as the artists that have been featured are so talented and the work that is shared is so creative. Clearly boundaries have been pushed and as I always say to my kids, if you don’t push yourself to failure, you will never know your truest potential. These artists have clearly pushed themselves and I think there is so much that we can learn by watching and studying their incredible art! My ultimate goal is to know that I have failed but in doing so have created the best art that I possibly could!
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Photographer: Medorann Boucher @medorannboucher_photography
Hair Stylist: Tara Watts @hairbrained98
Model: Paula Laycraft @paulalmao
Makeup Artist: Vanessa Hernandez @warbabycosmetics