At the end. .
Tonight is definitely last night in Ardross, a house that we been renting for 6 months.
Im quite sad, this house has given me so much, prolly 70% of my career as fashion photographer started all here, in a very empty space I once developed to small home studio. In face, all the photos on my web were taken in here. I met so many fantastic people starting from models, make up artists, wardrobe stylist, new friends, friends that were never close at first, something from nothing to everything, just like family.
We began our senior year in uni here, where everything was really hard, from scratches; arguments, catfights, tears, hugs. My housemates might not feel as loosing as myself now because I stayed here through out December myself with Carey my landlord. Did not come home due to summer works and shoots. Everything has transformed from exhaustion to very sweet memory. From loneliness to appreciation. From angst to gratitude.
Of course people change, I never expect them to remain the same, although some of my housemates have turned to people I barely know, I keep remembering my time capsule; knowing them in the past as some people I loved.
My life is always about places, moving, here and there, airports, massive changes, time machine, and growing up. Although I screw up for most of the time, I never forget to learn.
This place has given a very special place in my heart. 14 Collier St. Where I have learned to be a good photographer, good friend, and good person.
My room is empty, all the bags are gone, and I keep looking at Shangrila, the place I called for this very primitive studio.
I dedicate this note to the very special house, more than a place to sleep and eat, place that gives me higher learning, Shangrila of every hopes and wishes.
Perth, End of January 2010.
Absolute Shangrila.
Recent Things
Been a while. My life has stumbled upon crazy schedule and massive change which sure does will demolish my starvation of something new although it requires heaps of cost. Sometimes I just don’t really like to step forward but most of the time, I’m not one of those people that are buddies with past time so yeh.
Perth is so fucking hot, I got all these tan lines all over my feet and wrist, it seems like I live in some awful desert with ruthless sun light. Oh well, so what to catch up? Oh I gotta move my ass outta from this house next monday and still nowhere to go, my friends that dont move are somehow more worried than me, oh well guess I am now. This time around my nerve snorts a lot, its like whispering a distaste tone saying,”Im tired of moving jerk.” hahhahah. Well I kind of am, it must be awesome to be able to settle down, I want Melbourne though haha.
From fashion industry, of course there’s heaps to catch up, but I will leave my webbie like that until I have done new works! So excited, new place, new style, new team, new models, more mature and established concept. Keep fashion eyes peeled babies!
I will be featured on these 2 online magazines (1 is Sydney based and 1 is international!) The link will be coming soonies baby!
These are the beautiful models I will be working with until March:
Alexei Gorovtsov At Viviens Models. Jessie Setiono At Look. Veronica Wayte At Scene Models. Kelly Holmes, Jessica Moloney, Chris Billings, and some others I forgot from Scene Models.
I desperately want iPad! It’d be awesome to retouch using that awesome tablet.
I’m moving to Perth city soon, not sure where but somewhere there!
Oh well, hope this blog isnt that dead boring, cuz its only on my occasional reminder to jot some, since schedule will be updated thru here =D
My twitter is so lame, but if anyone is interested to befriended (I wont say following cuz that just sounds like servitude) @advanmatthew .
Stay kool fantastic people, always believe what that thing called heart says! Dont follow the stream!
xx
AM
Looking for stylist
Hi all..
I’m currently looking for stylist to work on a team. Prefer someone that has clean and raw taste. I dont do overstyling or those wacky taste. Im looking for someone that responds fast and have mature personality. Please email to info@advanmatthew.com and check my works at www.advanmatthew.com
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Advan Matthew Official Website →
Selected works through Spring/Summer 2009.
January Dates
December 27th - Sarah C At Scene Models Perth.
December 29th until January 5th - Melbourne.
Fixed for January :
Emily Watson @ Phantom Singapore
Thomas Adkins @ Scene Models
Anita Dorizzi @ Scene Models
Jaimee Peasley @ Scene Models
Website will be officially launched on December 28th.
Opening 5 slots for February! message -> info@advanmatthew.com
xx
Time Flies Like Gossip <3
Hi the good society.
Counting down to christmas, it’s been a while since my last update.
Recently things get quite rough regarding work but it’s all sorted.
My old schedule needs to get fixed as I don’t shoot with one of the agency anymore. Sad but shit happens.
But good thing replacement comes, life is fair enough.
So, today my new lighting kits have come to my place and so excited to snap snap it.
I’m going to have my last shoot in 2009 (how lovely and blue as well T_T) ; hard to believe, time flies like gossip. I’m going to be working with Sarah At Scene Models Perth and the wonderful Elsie Tan. I work with her quite a lot since we happen to match a bit too much =D
Website will be up in no time, thanks to Ajie Abdulkadir and myself.
So, any interesting holiday itinerary for you pretty people? I’m still unsure but I think I’m going to Melbourne for NYE but only for couple days. FInally real holiday!
I have promised myself not to work during my holiday but instead I will just enjoy. But hopefully things are kept up till then.
Ready to open up new calendar guys? Let’s make it hotter than 2009!
You take care for now. Happy Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year. Have a glamorous holiday! (PS. Do not overfeed yourself)
Yours,
AM
Teaser
Teaser is here! soft launching/viewing will be around Christmas, so keep checking back. Message me if there is any crashed link or anything. ;)
Hey all, I have been so busy this week but it was all about my favorite things. Precisely, I feel so versatile with what I have done and multidone haha. I finished the shoot with Alsha and Alice @Chadwick and they are just my muses! Very easy towork with and basically makes my job much easier. Not to mention the wonderful team that consists of Teneille Sorgiovani (www.teneillesorgiovanni.com) as the incredibly talented make up artist, Dani Metcalfe, the style director of ToniandGuy Melbourne, and my chic stylist Jessica Johan. I will not show any results until my website is up so stay tuned. Yesterday I went to the concert of my idol since I was in 4th grade, especially in piano. She’s the one and only Tori Amos. I sat on the first row and aisle so it was just spectacular. She brought her 6 pianos, Bose, b3, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, church organ, and I dont know the other one’s name. Basically it was just magical to finally see her live after all these years. This week I had the trial for summer casual job at this juice place by the city of perth and it’s okay. My next shoot will be with Courtney James@ Scene and will collaborating again with wonderful Elsie Tan! hope all is well for you guys.
xx
Dates Dates Dates
Shooting dates (Updated) …
November/December 2009
19 November - Alice Laas Alsha Coppolina @ Chadwick Models
4 December - Courtney James @ Scene Models
11 December - Georgia Duncan @ Scene Models
18 December - Zac Hawkes @ Chadwick Models
27 December - Frankie O @ Chadwick Models
January Dates (Day has not been confirmed) . .
Early January - Emily Watson @ Phantom Singapore, Natalie Lucas @ Chadwick Models, David Clarke.
I’m available mid January onwards!
ALSO really am looking forward to work with new MUA/Hair Stylist/Wardrobe Stylist.
PLEASE get in touch! 0421871657
Have a hot summer!
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