The Inspirational Robert Doisneau

Robert Doisneau was a French photographer who used a Leica in the streets of Paris

Doisneau's style was very simple and spontaneous which is what may be the most inspiring aspect of his career as a photographer. Take the picture above for example, behind the two children is what looks like the bottom of the Eiffel Tower; the renowned landmark that symbolises Paris makes it clear where the picture was taken and adds a sense of proportion. The sharp outline of the children, completely unaware of the camera, contrasts with the faded background of the Tower.

Le baiser de l'Hotel de Ville is perhaps the most famous photo Doisneau has taken and is often thought to have been the reason people connect young love with Paris. This single photograph shows the spontaneous aspect of his work and is the reason he was offered a place in Paris' Vogue Photography team, a proposal which he denied because of his love for street photography.

Although Robert Doisneau's photos were taken in black and white they hold a reality that is hard to come across in photography today. The sheer liveliness of each of his photos is shown through the people in them, how unaware they are of the camera which makes up a lot of the beauty in each image. In photography today we manipulate the pictures we take to make them become something entirely different, saturating colours and covering blemishes until the end product can only be described as fake. The shots taken by this inspirational photographer show the honest portrayal of Paris and don't even need colour to bring them to life. This is what I admire the most about Robert's work.

Yours eternally,

Nezi

xoxo

Disclaimer: None of the photos above belong to me, they are taken by a professional photographer, I claim no rights to them

Instagram Diary Entry #001

Cottages seem to crop up in children's literature a few times, if the princess can't have a castle then she'll probably settle for a nice little cottage in the woods like Snow White. Perhaps this lead to my dream of one day growing old in a calm small house with a traditionally red roof and oak doors, of course surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. But ever since I was a little girl cottages in the countryside, near parks and lakes have always been appealing to me. Whether it be because of the light stone-coloured bricks, the colourful flowers blossoming outside or even the warm cosy fire I've always imagined roaring inside, cottages have always seemed like comfortable sanctuaries; a get-away from the outside world. I've always lived near a big nature reserve with beautiful streams and pathways but it would be a nice change of scenery to live in the midst of it all. One day, perhaps, I'll find the perfect little cottage, but until then I'll continue with my musings.

Yours eternally,

Nezi
xoxo

Serenity

These are my latest photographs from the weekend. There was a certain serenity in the air for sure, and I have captured them in these photographs. I am working on this certain painting, as you can see in the photographs; it is not completely finished yet, but what are your opinions? Painting and photography are two of my most favourite things, they keep me calm and sane and allow me to explore my creativity. It's one of those skills which you just develop, you can never be taught a natural skill.

The location in which I am painting in is just before a stunning balcony overlooking the rolling hills of the countryside. It's peaceful and a great source of inspiration. There is a little clot of trees overlooking the balcony, which has stemmed a lot of inspiration for this painting. I will keep you updated on future projects.

Yours eternally,

Nezi
xoxo

Instagram Diaries

Instagram is an application (used to capture the image below) that is now widely available on many smart phones. As I have an iPhone it's a very practical app which is easy to use and allows you to quickly manipulate photos with different filters and a focus ring. This is app, for me, is one of my favourites for quick, on-the-go photography when you just don't have the time of effort to whip out a DSLR.

I really enjoy photography and would recommend this application to everyone. Although the camera on iPhones aren't amazing, albeit, they are commendable. The filters that can be applied to the photos can bring out the lighting and emphasise any point.



Spontaneous photography may perhaps be when the best photographs are taken, even in the most unlikely places. Seeing that green landscape or colourful scene and capturing the photo at just the right time is no easy feat but all you need is a camera and you're off! Photography is something everyone should try; some enjoy it more than others, some find it naturally more easy than others but even so, it is the quality and meaning of the photo to the photographer themselves that truly matters. Some photographers focus on joinery, some on black & white imagery, some on landscape and nature etc. but all photographs capture a moment in time that will never return making them sentimental and each perceiving something completely different.

In the future, brace yourself for my photo diaries.

Yours eternally,

Nezi
xoxo

Mind Play

Eternal adj. Without end.

I would think of my mind as an eternal archive.

My name is Nezi and this is my first ever blog post so I'll keep it brief. I am a keen artist and photographer and I will often post my latest projects and inspirations here. Another passion of mine is reading, writing and culture. Music-wise, I have recently acquired a liking for Lana Del Rey. I can't dress to save my life, however, I do have an interest in fashion; moreover, fashion and photography. A lot of my work is displayed on many fashion blogs. I easily tend to ramble on and often talk about random nonsense so just bear with me. 

Yours eternally,

Nezi
xoxo