shooting with film (part 2: staying in)

Part 1 was mostly outdoor shots, so this time I'm sharing the photos that I took indoors. The lack of natural light makes it more challenging, but it gives me a chance to play around with the bit of light that is there and the shadows around.



from top: a bow necklace, tulip stickers, my vintage dress, and thrifted playing cards (see the deers?).

The last photo was taken with a different film roll than the first 3, which might explain why it seems to have a different look and feel to it. I can't remember the brand, I just bought the cheapest film I could find at the time (still very happy with the result though).

reading is sexy

So tell me, dear readers, what books have you been reading lately?
Anything good that you can recommend to me?






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sublet

Another clothing label to love is Sublet. I was first attracted by their gorgeous Fall 09 lookbook, with their sophisticated silhouettes and simple details. Then further browsing impressed me even more, as I learned that the label is also an environmentally and socially responsible one (they use eco-friendly materials and manufacture locally). Thumbs up!





P.S. The winner of the Beta Accessories giveaway is Natalie. Congratulations!

hide behind

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I like the idea of carrying around my camera with me wherever I go - whether it be the DSLR, manual 35mm, or the polaroid - but I still tend to feel self-conscious about it, because they're each rather big and attention-grabbing. Being naturally shy and awkward to begin with doesn't help either. I want to feel that I can hide behind my camera, instead of get attention because of it. Does that sound weird? Do you ever feel that way?


P.S. Don't forget to enter the Beta Accessories giveaway, to win a gorgeous vintage scarf!

camera crazy

I got myself a secondhand DSLR, which I'm really excited about. It's just what my growing curiosity for photography needs. It's not what my wallet needs though, but oh well, hopefully my poor paypal will refill again soon. I'm still figuring it out, but so far I just love that I can take decent indoor pictures - something that was difficult to do with my P&S, especially when it came to jewellery and outfit shots. So I'm looking forward to posting better photos for the blog too!





And yes, I like sticking things on my mirror.

miss pettigrew lives for a day

I saw this film on TV a few weeks ago. I had wanted to see the it when it came out last year, but never actually got around to it then. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a fun, colourful, and light-hearted film. It's not one of those films that keeps you thinking hours after the film has ended, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining. I particularly enjoyed seeing the stunning 1930s costumes and art deco setting design. Oh, and Amy Adams and Lee Pace are cute too! Although I kept thinking how weird if was hearing Lee Pace with an English accent (I still see him as the pie maker from Pushing Daisies!).





P.S. The wonderful Leeloo has done a interview with me, as a featured designer. You can read it here (and for those who've ever wondered what I look like, there's a photo of me too *embarrassed*).

Giveaway ♥ vintage scarf from Beta Accessories

You may have already noticed Beta Accessories on the sidebar of this blog, as one of Much Love's kind sponsors. Beta Accessories is a gorgeous Etsy shop, jam packed with so many lovely vintage and handmade accessories. I especially love the wide selection of colourful scarves. So I am very happy that Beta has generously donated this beautiful '60s scarf to giveaway on this blog! Details below.

Vintage 60s CREAM SATIN scarf with large RED PEONIES
Label : Jacqmar
Era: 60s
Colors: pink, red,cream
Material: polyester
Measurements: 28 1/2 “ X 28 1/2 “ , 72.5 X 72.5cm

To enter:
Leave a comment telling me what your favourite item from Beta Accessories is.
You get an extra entry point if you add the shop to your Etsy favourites ("heart"). Please tell me your Etsy username if you do this, so that I can check.

This is open to everyone worldwide. Ends on Tuesday (27 October) at 9am GMT. The winner will be randomly chosen and announced soon after. Please make sure you leave a blog link and/or email so that I can easily contact you if you win.

Good luck!

hello deer

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Etsy: 1. Oh Deer, 2. hello deer... greeting card, 3. Tree wall decal Fairytale Forest scene with deer, 4. deer rosie - postcard with envelope - handprinted, 5. My Dear - 8 x 8 signed photograph, 6. Darling Fawns on Stump - Covered Porcelain Dish, 7. Dear Deer - round pinback button, 8. Black Scoop Neck Tunic Dress, 9. Upcycled Caramel Brown Vintage Messenger with Deer with Antlers

♥ P.S. Make sure you check out the giveaway to win a Much Love postcard and necklace over at the Clothes Horse! ♥

shooting with film

I finally got the film from my old camera and had it developed! Wanna see the photos?! *becomes like a little kid showing off her new toy*

Below is the first photo I took. These geese are at my parent's back garden. Not great, kinda blurry, but if you look closely at the goose at the back, you can see the blur of it's flapping wings - which I really like! It started flapping just as I clicked the shutter.

I like how shooting with film makes me carefully think about each shot, as there's no easy preview and delete option like there is with digital. I enjoy taking the time to get the subject, focus and framing just right. I still make mistakes, but that's the whole point, isn't it? And I'm loving the anticipation and thrill when it does turn out right. I always crop and edit my photos that go in this blog, but I'm not doing any of that in this post. So it's kind of "raw", I guess. I really didn't want to mess with any of the framing or colours here, so you get a better idea of the photo results. I just resized them to fit the page.

All the following photos were taken in and around Melbourne.

she's happier wearing flowers in her hair

Photography by Chloe Aftel Studio for Ban.do Black Label

weekend close ups

I met up with the lovely Penelope on the weekend. That is her hand below (I like her nail polish!). I like her ring too, but I'm biased ...because I made it.

We went to check out the Craft Expo at the Royal Exhibition Building. I got a bunch of crafty supplies to play and make pretty things with (which might then to go into the Etsy shop). I bought a dusty-pink lace trim and some charms. I also got some nifty pearl cabochons from Penelope.

Once we were done with all things crafty , we walked towards the city and snapped pictures along the way. I took lots of photos on my film camera, and have finally reached the end of the roll. Looking forward to getting it developed this week! Can't wait. Will definitely keep you posted on how they turn out.

And we had cupcakes for lunch. Mmm... cupcakes....

One of the cabochons remind me of a hot air balloon.

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.. and here's little old me. Thank you for the photo, dear Penny!

Wearing that dress, this necklace, and a completely colour-clashing-with-outfit bag from the craft expo (but it was free and functional, so I'll quit complaining).

P.S. Mum says thank you for the birthday wishes given in the comments of that post!