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“If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.” – Marc Chagall Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia I can still remember exactly where I was when I first experienced the amazing raw file processing software called Lightroom. Like most new trends, I wasn’t an early adopter. I’d heard many of my colleagues rave about Lightroom like it was the greatest thing since Nutella on bread, but I still...Continue Reading

Above: I photographed actor, Kate Jenkinson, for Foxtel Magazine July issue  Three minutes is a very long time. If you don’t believe me, then try holding your breath for three minutes. Go ahead; I’ll wait for you… See what I mean? Holding your breath isn’t the only incredible feat you can achieve in three minutes....Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “Take up one idea and make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. “Let the brain, muscles, nerves and every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. “This is the way to...Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia I once knew a photographer, Richard Barrett (not his real name), whose work was absolutely perfect. Every single image was perfectly composed and sharp as a tack. Every pixel was exposed precisely and the post-production was flawless. Technically I could not fault his work. He was also a nice guy...Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” – Roy T. BennettContinue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia impostor syndrome noun noun: imposter syndrome the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. My first day of art school was the best and worst day of my life. I was so excited to be...Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness, concerning all acts of initiative (and creation). There is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of...Continue Reading

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais NinContinue Reading