In the realm of art photography, there's an enchanting allure in the unexpected, where disparate elements converge to create something truly magical.
Let me take you on a journey where the Wild West meets the elegance of an African queen, all through the lens of my trusty camera.
So picture this: me, Stella, Faith, and Tsiamo, on a whim, decide to escape the hustle and bustle of Antwerp for a little countryside getaway in Belgium. We were craving some peace and quiet.
We ended up at my family's old home, a place filled with memories and relics of generations past. And that's where the fun began. Stella, being the adventurous soul she is, stumbled upon this quirky mishmash of clothing—a sombrero here, a coat there, and some boots to top it all off. Turns out, they were all pieces from my family's history, each with its own story to tell.
With a mischievous grin, Stella decided to put them all on. And boy, she looked like a character straight out of a storybook! The sombrero added a touch of the Wild West, the coat exuded elegance, and those boots? They screamed adventure.
Some of life's greatest adventures come when we least expect them.
Against the backdrop of rolling hills and golden fields, Stella transformed into this mesmerizing blend of ruggedness and grace. It was like witnessing a collision of worlds, but in the most beautiful and harmonious way possible.
It was a reminder that some of life's greatest adventures come when we least expect them, and that's what makes them all the more special.
So here's to serendipitous encounters, to embracing our inner Wild West cowboys and African queens, and to capturing the magic of it all through the lens of art photography.
Want to see more?
W I L D Photography exhibition in Antwerp
June 29th & 30th.
A unique collection of portraits of women paired with stories and reflections on the Wild Woman archetype.
Join me delving deeper into what makes us wild, the stories that shape us, and to admire powerful photographs.
More info here:
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alizée CCM is an adventure junkie who loves to drive to new and familiar places in the spirit of learning and discovery. She's a portrait and art photographer based in Antwerp, with a love for humans, jewelry, tea, fashion, psychology, and so much more... Besides photography, she writes and delves in the world of film.
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