Fine Art Photography by Lillian Merritt
We are all made out of beginnings and endings. Our lives consist of moments where we have had to say hello and goodbye. Sometimes they come together and sometimes there are long periods of darkness between them. Sunrises and sunsets scatter across our lives leaving behind trails of night and day that tell the story of our life.
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For months I have been sitting on this image waiting for the “perfect” moment to release this series to the world. However, the longer I kept the image to myself the more I realized that that moment may never come. The only time we have is now and that is about as perfect as it gets. So welcome to the launch of my new series “Fragments Of Decay.”
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There is a constant battle raging in our lives. It happens quietly behind the scenes, often without our own knowledge of the struggle. This battle is one happening between our heart and our mind.
Busyness can easily creep into ones life without you even realizing. We live from moment to moment, but every once in a while everything comes crashing in at once. That was the situation I found myself in when I envisioned this image.
One of the biggest influences on an image are the costumes. A costume can make or break any photo. It is a vital element which can tie the theme in a nice bow or destroy it. They express emotion, time frame, and communicate character. When creating an image costume consideration is vital.
Authenticity is the state of being completely and unapologetically yourself. All of us strive to find some sort of idea of who we are. However, how often do we find ourselves putting up a mask or acting in some way that is not true to who we are?
The rain had finally slowed to a stop and the forests atmosphere tugged me towards the looming trees. I made my way into the woods with my camera in hand – ready to start creating. After such a long time, I was about to make my dreams a reality.
