An update

I've really been enjoying doing fantasy edits lately - I much prefer having all the creative freedom I need when goofing around on PS, it just means I get to go bonkers and make it look however I want it to. Which is really fun. It's quite difficult being a super arty and over eccentric person and having to dim it down for so many clients - if it were up to me, I'd just stick to fantasy and themed shoots. Not that I mind doing more timid, laid back photography - but we all have our preferences! Anyhoo... here are a few random edits I've done over the past month or so where I got to explore a bunch of elements and go a bit wild with editing...

DEMON

These images were based on the character "Emily" from  "Corpse Bride" - I am quite the Tim Burton Junkie. I must say, these are a favourite of mine...

REPTILE

Not too sure where I was going with this one - but I'm still rather pleased with how it came out. I guess I just like it because it's dark and creepy...

WOLF

SIREN

AND THEN, I decided to go in a different direction, and kidnap my little brother to take a few snaps. Apparently one of his many nicknames at school is "Clark Kent" because he reminds his friends of the Man of Steel, Superman. So I took that idea, and ran with it!

CLARK KENT / SUPERMAN

This one isn't quite finished yet, but I'm still quite happy with where it's going.
CLARK KENT / SUPERMAN

And then of course, I played around with some enthusiastic clients who didn't mind me going a bit wild with costume and editing... And I turned two gorgeous sisters into Ice Queens... Which was loads of fun.

THE ICE QUEEN

ICE QUEEN

 Oh yes, then I turned them into fairies... because, well... Fairies!

So as you can all see, I've had loads of fun - having my way with my models... wait that sounded wrong... oh well. I have quite a few plans in the near future, hopefully my next concept shoot will be Disney princesses, so the hunt begins to find the perfect model for each character... this should be fun.

Anyway, I must dash. There is work to be done!
Have a wonderful week everyone!

Mad Love
 -R

INTRODUCING MY NEW ASSISTANTS

The latest addition to the Ama-chure family! Ladies and gentlemen please meet Mister Byron Wolkers- who will now be in charge of all gear, lighting, heavy lifting, assistant photographer and editor - and Miss Aphiwe “Apples” Kedama - head make-up artist, stylist and on-set handy-gal. These two crazy kids are an insane duo that will guarantee you a good time in between shooting. They are really great at what they do - and I trust them with my life.

So be excited to meet and work with them :) I know I am.

INTRODUCING MY LATEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT:

So… for a very long time I’ve had to beg borrow and steal equipment from fellow photographers to get a lot of my past shoots done - and I am finally proud to announce that I finally posses my own NIKON D5200 - RED (24 MP DX, 5 FPS, 3" Flip LCD, 1080p).
And let me just tell you, she is beautiful.

For a very long time I wasn’t able to afford a lot of my own gear - and my late Grandfather was kind enough to see how passionate I was about the work I did with my photography and editing - and helped me out with this amazing piece of equipment. I feel it necessary to mention how incredible my Grandfather was, and to pay tribute to his incredible memory - by dedicating this post to him. He had only recently passed away due to a long and terrible battle with Pancreatic cancer - an undeserved sentence in my opinion - but something he fought bravely and beautifully regardless. 

Thank you Granddad for believing in me and my work - I really hope I make you proud.

All sadness to one side, here are a few snaps I put together to showcase my new baby!

ULTIMATE PIT BABE - MOTOR RACING NEWS (ONLINE MAGAZINE)

Congratulations to  Miss Jessica Thiels for winning the “Ultimate Pit Babe” competition in the Motor Racing news Online Magazine. 

She entered her photograph (taken and sponsored by Ama-Chure Photography) a few months ago, and went on to win Miss October for 2013, and has recently been placed first overall. S o hi5 to team Ama-Chure for kicking some serious sexy butt!

Aaaaand the winning picture! Thank you Jess!