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Enchanted Diversity in Fantasy Photography

  • October 14, 2021

A while back we set the Enchanted Diversity creative challenge, in light of the Black Fae Day and Enchanted Asian Day movements. We have finally compiled some of the community favourites from the Fairytales and Fantasy with Bella Kotak and The Color Lab Collective Facebook groups!

Amber Griffin

Photo 1:

Model: @brittnichantelle
Photo&Edits: @am.griffin.mn

Photo 2:

Inspired by @bellakotak‘s “The Kiss”, toned with Midsummer’s Dream from The Color Lab’s Royal Collection

Hair Stylist: Gina Watkins (@fluxstudiompls)
Designer: Arianne Zager (@ariannezager)
Makeup artist: Jordan Ellens (@_fly.j.fly_)
Talent: Jaali (@frogprinceofbel_air), Briana Spraggins (@bri_sprags)

Charlie Sambrook

• 𝒮𝒶𝓅𝓅𝒽𝑜’𝓈 𝑀𝓊𝓈𝑒 •

Photo 1:

 Faes: @magdalenedorling and @boolsjackson

Ears by @madhousefxstudio 
Dress (right) @cottagecorethings 
Using actions by @the.colorlab 

Photo 2:

Models: @nashhernandez_and @sarahbegumtv 
Makeup: @ian_hencher 
Headpieces: @pretty_peculiar_masquerade 
Ears:  @madhousefxstudio
Dress: @midnightcostumeservices 

Both images toned with Regal from The Royal Collection by The Color Lab!

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CreativeSoul Photography

Submitted by Caley Johnson aka Miss G Designs

“If you didn’t know, today is officially Black Fae Day which was a day created to highlight the importance of having more diversity in fantasy realms. We decided to get the kids in on the fun too. We had a blast creating our afrofuturistic cyber fairy with @the_avamarie 🥰❤️“

Photo: CreativeSoul Photography @creativesoulphoto

Dress: @alexandria_olivia

Headpiece: @missgdesigns

Hair: @redmystiqueart

Makeup: @keyamua

Glasses: @burkinabae

Wings: @hellofaerie

studio lighting portrait of asian model with red lingerie and cherry blossoms

Elena Iseris

I always loved the different asian cultures, art, aesthetics and traditional clothings. The cultures are so different and each country has its own magic. And I just love the idea to share more artwork of the beautiful people living there or have their roots in this enchanting continent.

Model: Fumihime Kurosawa

Belt: The Tailorwitch

Elizabeth Elder Photography

Photo: Elizabeth Elder Photography

Model: Creature of Habit

Headdress: Miss G Designs

Hui Ying

Sharing a shot I took in 2019. The theme was “Ikebana” is from the Japanese ‘ikeru’ (生ける, “to arrange (flowers), have life, be living”) and ‘hana’ (花, “flower”). This was something we were hoping to achieve.

Jana Blank

Happy for this initiative and gladly supporting everyone ❤ I am not good with words, but I always have been fascinated by asian culture and it’s huge diversity.

Model: Fumihime

Kimberly Scott

I photographed Kalia Thao yesterday out in Palmer Alaska in a beautiful lilac tree. She rushed over after a wedding she was attending so we could hop into this tree before the rain washed all the blooms away. ❤ 

Dress is from my client closet and wings are HelloFaerie

My Photography page: Kimberly Scott PhotoArt

IG: @kimberlyscottphotoart

Lauren Shipman

Happy #enchantedasianday and a shout-out to all the amazing asian creators. ❤️ I hope that this day brings awareness to all the ways the fantasy community has been impacted/influenced by asian artists across the world and encourages more inclusivity in our own fantasy works and collaborations. ❤️

Model: Xamii-Ber Modeling
Designer: Miri boheme
MUA/Assist: Burger’s Works: Art and Special Effects
Hairstylist: Joshua Halladay

Lillian Liu

Photo 1:

Model: Akech Yak

Photography: Lillian Liu

Headpiece: Au Contraire

BG: The Backdrop Studio

Makeup: Wendy Mao 

Jewels: Dainy Mello

Photo 2:

Mild inspo was taken from Taoist deities, mixed in with fairies, and then aquatic themes. I’m so glad I managed to squeeze in a new piece for this and for my team of tired and hungry girls. 🥰 

It’s been so amazing to see the diverse range of participants for Enchanted Asian Day , and also equally amazing to read your unique stories and about your experiences. I fully hope that we can raise visibility and appreciation and that we continue to spread beauty through this space! Special thanks to the other cofounders @bellakotak and @tornandpolished for their incredible contributions as well.

Tiara is by @musesuite , makeup is by @hiwendychu , background is by @thebackdropstudio , dress by Firefly Path 

(An aside: I’ve never really liked working with cool tones too much when editing- and yet I’m on a cool tone kick! It’s so weird to me)

Patrycja Marciniak

I’m very lucky to have this beauty as a friend since high school 🙂 She has Vietnamese roots and we created lots of photos together! This one is from the first photoshoot I’ve created after the pandemic – we barely managed to take a few photos before the sudden storm started. I edited it using Iris from Fine Art Actions, along with some NikCollection filters. Before version in the comments!

Photo: Patrycja Marciniak Photography / https://www.instagram.com/patrycja.marciniak.photography/

Model: https://www.instagram.com/lolo_lauretyna/

Pavithra Ramasubramanian

I did a self portrait shoot last time I was in Washington state. Ive never seen a fairytale shoot with a saree and wanted to incorporate my culture into the concept. Here is to #enchanteddiversity Enchanted Diversity. Thank you Bella for creating this space. #bellakotakchallenge

IG: @pavithraphotography

Renee Robyn

A slightly spooky take on Chinese stories with Vicky Lau 

Simply Savannah Art

Photos: Simply Savannah Art

Photo 1:

Model: @nalabala4

Headdresses: Miss G Designs

Mama’s Gown: Firefly Path

Wings: HelloFaerie

Photo 2:

Model: @punkafae wearing gown and wings by @hellofaerie 

Photo 3:

Model: @angel_the_dandelion in gold armour by @_fairytas and halo by @hysteriamachine 

Tina Tran Nguyen

This is a self portrait shot based on the Japanese folklore of the fox spirit Kitsune. I’m so grateful for this initiative that allow me to see others like me in a fantasy setting, one that I for the longest time, have thought that it was only a Eurocentric space. Shoutout to all the amazing Asian creators and I look forward to be inspired by you all.  🙂

Tail made by @allipugs

Thank you for checking out our Enchanted Diversity post!

We hope you enjoyed this challenge. We hope to ALWAYS see Enchanted Diversity within our community.

Check out our previous Self Portrait Challenge to get inspired to take fantastical photos of yourself!

To get involved in our future challenges, join our Facebook communities and look out for our upcoming themes.

The Color Lab Collective (if you use The Color Lab products)

Fairytales and Fantasy with Bella Kotak (open to everyone sharing work with a fantasy theme)

We can’t wait to see you there!

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