My Photoshoot with Shannon Swift Photography

Back in February I did a photoshoot with the wonderful Shannon Swift Photography. I'd been speaking to her online for a little while and when the chance came to have my photo taken by her I was all over it. I absolutely adore her work, her lighting in particular is just something else, but more importantly, Shannon is a truly incredible human being. She's political and vocal and always fighting for what is right, and I admire her so much.

I was pretty nervous in the run up to the shoot. I've been taking photos of people for 10 years, but bar for my blog, no one has ever really taken photos of me. Seeing myself how someone else sees me, rather than being 100% in control of my image was terrifying, but I couldn't think of anyone I trusted more to do something amazing with my awkwardness than Shannon. And I was so so right. From the moment I met her I was 100% comfortable, changing outfits in front of her no problem, and doing my best to take direction to get the shot. As it turns out, I suck at not smiling in photos, so if I do this again (which I hope to) I will be practising my expressions before I go! I have Botox, so my face isn't exactly the most movable or expressive, and this is the first time I've really noticed that. (If you want to know more about why I have Botox, read this blog)

We shot several different outfits, all of which I'm utterly in love with. These photos in my mega Plus Equals jacket are definitely my favourite though. The whole look just worked perfectly with Shannon's style and I mean look at me. Even I'm obsessed.

I'm not going to share all the photos from the shoot in this post because I've blogged each outfit individually, but I will share a couple more favourites, because how could I not?

I'm not a show your lingerie off sort of a gal because I do get a bit nervous about my smaller bust (I've written about this in more detail here), but instant comfort with Shannon meant  I just kept undoing those buttons!

And the last look we shot in public, in a busy park no less. Something that should have had my anxiety in over drive, because I was posing and clearly having my photo taken in front of dozens of strangers. And you know what, I didn't care at all and did my best to do my own awkward blogger version of modelling. I could not have done that with just anyone!

Finaalllly met this beauty today, ive admired her work for YEARS and i can't wait to go visit her for a shoot swap!

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Can we talk about how sweet this is?! I was blown away to find out that Shannon even really knew my work as a photographer. And she's such a fox, look at her!

Shannon often offers studio days and I highly recommend booking her. She's so unbelievably talented and her work is stellar, she'll give you something truly different for your blog. She loves working with plus size babes and women of colour and I encourage you to go see her out and book her.

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

A Curly Girl Update : Photoshop and Bloggers

Disclaimer : This post contains some Photoshop, my skin is not that perfect!

My Favourite Photos of 2016

I didn't do all that many photoshoots in 2016, something I absolutely plan to work on this year, but I do feel like I produced some work I'm really proud of! I always like to take the new year to reflect on my old work to see what I can improve on, and also share the work I'm still happy with. I tend to end up picking at my old work and thinking about what else I could have done, or how differently I could have done it, so if I still like it at the end of the year, I figure it must be OK!

2016 had a recurring theme of flowers and baths. I can't resist the way the water looks on camera, and I love real flowers so much. This set with Twig was a favourite for sure.

I met Paigey Christie and she is a total babe, I love her vulnerability in this shot of her wearing a tutu.

I was more experimental this year, and focused on head shots, and this photo of Roswell Ivory was from a session lasting about 10 minutes with my ring flash.

I never used to take many head shots, so Alivya was a great challenge to only shoot head shots, and getting the focus just right on her eyes was a mission!

Possibly my favourite set of photos from the entire year, 'The Wild Queen'.

More flowers, another bath! Felis is such a beauty.

I also took my camera along to the Curve Fashion Festival to photograph random babes throughout the day, including Steph of Nerd About Town in Navabi. This location was just made for that outfit!

Naomi of Diamonds & Pearls just filled my heart with glee when I took her photo, what a smile!

I plan to fill 2017 with more plus size babes, and more concepts, and hopefully a few more photo shoots than last year!

Much love,

Kitty xxx

Colourpop Haul : Size 10 Shoe Haul

Photoshoot with Felis

I've photographed the lovely Felis twice before, and was happy for a chance for a third shoot. She's a Suicide Girl and also models for Zivity which is what I photograph her for.

First up, we just had to shoot something cute. These adorable fox ears from Crown & Glory were just perfect with Felis' orange hair! Add a crop top and shorts and you have adorable.

Second we moved to a bed set up I like to use, but stripped back to a raw mattress. Lacy lingerie and a relaxed look was the way to go for this set.

How sweet is that bralet? I wish there was more stuff like that in plus sizes.

Next up, floortraits! I can't resist them lately. I love a good hardwood floor and it's good fun to shoot something from a totally different perspective.

Felis is the cutest!

Sorry for the censorship, but my blog isn't adult rated!The gorgeous golden flower crown is from Liv Free Creations and was a birthday gift for me from Alivya. With Felis's pale skin and hair the gold was the perfect compliment for her.

Our final set was something totally different! My Mum had some lilies that she let me sacrifice in the name of art, and I am so glad she did! We went for art nudes in the bath, so here are just a couple of the shots I can share.

Did you know that lily pollen stains something terrible? Even your skin. Poor Felis had yellow stains all over her by the time we'd finished this set. Oops. Sorry!

We shot a behind the scenes vlog during the shoot which you can check out on my YouTube channel!

Much love,

Kitty xxxxx

Photoshoot with Paigey Christie : Roswell Ivory Adventures

PS. Don't forget to check out my latest YouTube video!

Dee Dixon Photoshoot

I've chatted to the lovely Dee Dixon online for years on and off, but we never quite managed to get around to actually shooting together till recently. Thankfully we finally got our butts in gear and spent a fantastic day working together! About time, and certainly not the only time.

Harness from Twilight Siren

I shoot from my parent's house, which is round the corner from my house, as quite simply, it's way bigger and much more shoot friendly. They've been decorating recently, and in one of the bedrooms they had the doors off the fitted wardrobes, which left this interesting space that Dee eyed up and wanted to pose in. I'm always happy to experiment and work in a different space!

How amazing does Dee look in blue? I love her curves in this lingerie. I find blue so hard to wear, so seeing Dee look so good in it makes me want to try it more.

I have seen this lingerie set in so many photoshoots. All on very slim, petite, small breasted women. So when Dee showed me that she owned it, I knew she would rock it! She wanted to show a different, curvier body type in it, and I was so happy to help. She looks incredible!

Dee fell totally in love with my pooch Ashen, and he got in on the posing action with some cheesy grins. What a pair of cuties!

I love bralets, and this lace one was lovely! Models with great lingerie are my faves. Dee hadn't shot much lingerie recently, so I was really honoured to shoot her exclusively in her pants all day. I try so hard to promote body positivity and to show different bodies in my work, and it means the world to me that people trust me to photograph them. I don't photoshop figures, or take out scars or cellulite or stretchmarks or birthmarks, because I believe these are all the things that make us individuals, so what I present in my work is reality. The beautiful reality of gorgeous people!

And finally, a new set up, a blue room and bed. With Dee's blue eyes, there was no way I wasn't going to shoot her in it. All natural sunlight was perfect for showing off her pale skin and eyes.

Dee was a total pleasure to shoot with, and hopefully we will work together again.

I am always looking to shoot more different and beautiful babes, so please don't be afraid to get in touch! I love shooting other plus size babes in particular.

Much love,

Kitty xxx

Cynical Fashion Magazine

I have photos of the awesome Missy Phillips wearing Malice Clothing in the new issue of Cynical Fashion Magazine, yay! This is a tattooed and body modification issue :D It is available to buy in print and digitally.

How amazing are Missy's tattoos? I love her shark tattoo so much. I also love that she is someone you could consider to be heavily tattooed, but her tattoos are also totally coverable! Way to think about the future :)

Click on this and have a read, Missy is super sweet about me <3

Much love,

Kitty xxxxx

Roswell Ivory Photoshoot

Roswell Ivory came to see me in February for our engagement party and we sneaked in a quick photoshoot too! Most of the photos are being held back for publication, so I can't share them, but I can share this set I shot with my fun holga lens.

Roswell is by far one of the sweetest human beings you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. Which is why I asked her to be my bridesmaid! If you are a photographer, clothing designer, hair and makeup artist, I cannot recommend her enough.

Once I have the OK, I'll post a blog with more photos from our shoot. Do you guys like seeing my photography too? I can share more of it.

Much love,

Kitty xxxxx

First Photoshoot of 2015

My first photoshoot of 2015 was with a good friend of mine, Jasmine Dukes. I've known her for a very long time now! We always shoot lots of trashy lingerie and glamour goodness for Zivity.

Jasmine has the prettiest face! We shot these with Jazz rolling around on a black rug, and me on my tip toes above her.

This photo is actually a super throw back reference to our very first photoshoot together like..... at least 6 years ago!

I could not resist this bed with this lingerie, this is Jazz's actual bed and it is eighties amazingness.

Seriously, that bed!

Me and Jazz both love the high contrast, on camera flash look so can never resist a set using it. I'm only sharing one photo from this set, because so few were SFW!

I love shooting with Jazz, and can't wait to again later in the year

Much love,

Kitty xxxxx