Kirsty Mitchell is another photographer that I found while look for recent surrealist photographer. I found her work like Katerina Plotnikova as they both have the same fantasy forest theme. Kristy Mitchell was originally a fashion designer for Karen Millen. At the age of 16 she studies photography but went on to study “Costume for Performance” at the age of 19. It was when she was 32 that she reconnected with her passion for photography.
This photograph was in the series “Wonderland”. It was created as a memory for her mother who had passed away. She wanted to create something that she will be able to remember her mum by, so she created “Wonderland”. Her mum always enjoyed fairy tale books so her theme for this series was based on a fantasy, fairy tale world.
I found this photograph stunning and it stands out a lot to me. The trails behind the subject work as a leading line towards the subject for the audience. The contrast between the colours help emphasis the present of the subject too. The subject stood in the centre which made her stood out compared to everything else. With the long shot she was able to capture the subject surrounding and created this fantasy world for the audience.
https://www.kirstymitchellphotography.com/portfolio/gammelyns-daughter/
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