When I was 14-years-old I joined DeviantArt. It was an opportunity to share my poetry — yes, I was at one point some sort of poet — and keep track of other artists. Whilst browsing through photography, I came across an account called “larafairie.”
She just blew me away — and she was my age.
I admired her technique, the way she was able to take gorgeous photos, do hair and makeup, and then manipulate the photos into something utterly whimsical.
Lara still inspires me to this day. Not too long ago I even wrote a poem inspired by a photo of hers.
I hope you’ll read this interview with her on Rock N’ Roll Bride (also where these photos came from). Lara is a perfect example of someone who stuck to and worked hard on her art, and is now wildly successful because of her style, eye, and hard work.
Happy leap day, everyone!
