This photo is also from the series Dark Circus, from my final exam assignment at the Fotoacademie Amsterdam, where I did Fashion photography, among other things.
Ballet, like theater, dance and art, plays an important role in my life.
This photo exudes vulnerability and fragility.
I love romantic atmospheres with a dark edge.
This of course fits in a theater, dance hall, ballet school, kleinkunstacademies, but also ballet and dance lovers.
Always appropriate in both a sleek interior and a romantic setting.
The clothing comes from Stylingkits (Monique Désar) who designed the large collar especially for me. I painted the pointe shoes black, as this fits better with this theme. The make up is dramatic and heavy, in order to radiate the theatrical.
I am still happy that this series worked out so well with my muse Petra, who often helps me as a model with my projects, and Destiny-Jane, the make-up artist, who also has theater experience.
Gonnie Beers-Herfst is the creative soul behind GØNNIE Photography & styling. She loves art, fashion, styling, subcultures and music, which are often an inspiration for her work.The opportunity to study at the Fotoacademie Amsterdam and Academie Artemis is still very important to her. To combine her.. Read more…