The Muse: Aimee Brierley
The Muse, from the Unraveled Academy
muse (noun) a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
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What gear did you use for this shoot?
I used a Sony A7iii with a Sigma art 35mm 1.4. I've been asked about the lighting setup for this shoot and I just used the available ambient light as I didn't have much else to work with. So I just cranked my ISO to 1250, f 1.4, SS 1/500. Then the diffusion effect I achieved by shooting from inside the shower. I turned on the water and splashed the glass a little to get that cool prism-like effect with the chandelier.
What was your “muse” or inspiration for this shoot?
Would you believe me if I told you that this shoot was done in less than 10 minutes while the family was packing the car to leave? This was the first time that I had met my little nephew and we were staying in the most magical historic home in Scotland over Christmas. My in-laws had this room, so I didn't have an opportunity to play in this space until they had packed their things. As everyone was leaving I pulled my sister aside and convinced her that we couldn't leave until we had a couple of photos of her breastfeeding. My creativity feeds off of the energy stored within the walls of historic homes; so it must have been the combination of this beautiful Edwardian bathroom and witnessing my gorgeous little sister step so gracefully into motherhood that inspired this shoot. The soft textures of skin on skin and water juxtaposed by the decorative elements that adorned the bathroom and bedroom created the perfect setting for this shoot to unfold. It was also so precious to witness how breastfeeding brought an instant calmness and connection to both of them when Madden's little rambunctious energy was starting to exacerbate the stress of anticipating a long drive home. It was the perfect way to end the most magical holiday.
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