honorable mention
Stela Zaharieva united states
title
Rabbit Heart or Dreams in Shades of Red
Self Portraits have been my therapy since 1999.... in times of personal despair I usually step in front of my camera. A way of coping and self love...
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entry description
Series of Self Portraits. No PS except for dodging and burning. The concept is transformation from living in paralyzing fear to finding strength and new beginning. After I shot the series I came across a song by Florence and the Machine called "Rabbit Heart" It felt like I've been shooting for this song all along even though I initially stepped into the studio with nothing but my own trauma.Self Portraits have been my therapy since 1999.... in times of personal despair I usually step in front of my camera. A way of coping and self love...
about the photographer
Born in Bulgaria, came to the US in 1997. Have been a professional photographer since 2006.back to gallery