My beautiful friend, Oreva has the most amazing photography blog full of her own snaps and those of her favourite photographers, who include Mario Testino and Tyler Shields. Take a look - www.highfashionandhazydays.tumblr.com
I recently got the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her love of photography and about herself.
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| Oreva |
Why did you start your blog?
My blog is a platform for my photography. I decided to start blogging as a means to share my love of photography with anyone who is even slightly interested in the art. Before the blog, I kept my photos saved on my computer with no purpose; now i have a purpose for my work.
Do you hope to make a career out of photography or is it just a hobby?
Well, I've always loved photography. I find with every single photograph there is a story to be told and such stories are meant to be interpreted by the viewer in a personal way. I want people to do that with my photography so although it's just a hobby for now, if it were to transform into a career, that would be a huge bonus. In the song, 'Watchers' by B.O.B. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUk23RAHXGU) he says "If you're good at something make sure they pay you and if not then take a Thank You!" which I strongly agree with.
Who inspires you?
The inspiration came from fashion magazines - Vogue and Elle in particular. I was in awe of the models, their elegance and beauty. Being a typical 'girly-girl' I've always being into fashion - all aspects of it. My mother's very glamorous with her dressing so I reckon I inherited the love for fashion from her. However, with my photography Mario Testino is a key inspiration. I adore his photography and admire his focus; he starred in my GCSE photography portfolio a few years ago.
What is your favourite photograph that you have taken?
Very difficult decision, but this is my favourite of the moment. It was originally featured in WHAT. magazine.
Tell me three things about yourself.
I love to dance so so much. Anywhere I go if there's music, I can't help but go with it.
I'm a Cancer and strongly disagree with the 'timid' take on the star sign which I like to think i'm far from.
I think everyone and everything was created for a purpose, and that purpose is found in what we enjoy. Experience is the key to survival and through experiences we learn better ways of dealing with different situations if they occur a second time.
A selection pictures by Barry Lategan, the photographer who discovered Twiggy in the 60s, suggested her pixie haircut and photographed her for the hairdresser, Leonard. It was these pictures (see right) that prompted Deidre McSharry, a fashion journalist from The Daily Express to organise another shoot with the sixteen year old, in which she wrote: "The Cockney Kid with a face to launch a thousand shapes ... and she's only 16! - The Daily Express, 23 February 1966.
