It’s pretty self explanatory to say that influences can be found all around you. It can anything, food,music,art,nature, etc. However, it is how one perceives what they see and how they interpret what influences them that is important.I have recently found new influences in my life that have an impact on my creativity.
The first influence is singer Melanie Martinez. Once a contestant on The Voice, I came upon Melanie after her appearance on the show. It was through a friend’s status on Facebook of Melanie Martinez’s music video called “Doll house”. I related with Martinez’s childlike rhythms and doll like aesthetic. When her full album entitled “Crybaby” was released I immediately listened to all of her new songs. There was not one song I disliked and they inspired to start sketching potential photo ideas. I think it’s her adolescent style and lyrics are what really influence my work the most.
My second influence is Japanese artist Imai Kira. I was first introduced to her work through a Japanese fashion brand called Angelic Pretty. Imai Kira did the artwork for the brand. Her feminine images and delicate themes are inspiring, especially the way she arranges her subjects and gives them interesting props. Like Kira I want to incorporate more props that enhance my photographic content.
Thirdly, I have been influenced by fellow photographer Tim Walker. I often wonder if Walker ever struggles creatively because when I see his photographs and I am always blown away with how he creates such whimsical worlds so beautifully. Walker inspires me to strive and make beautiful photographs
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