Experimenting with this and that

Haven't been the most avid writer recently, I know, considering the last post was two months back already. So thought I'd write some updates.

It's always been a dream of mine to shoot portraits for people, but being the true blue introvert that I am, that has never been easy. The closest I came to was shooting a few friends. But recently, after having gotten to know a bunch of amazing people through Instagram, I've had the opportunity to shoot portraits for a lot of people. Well okay, not a lot, but much more than I ever would have alone. And I'm just honestly really happy and excited. Through all these, I've learnt a lot more in the past two months than I ever have since I started shooting. Which is kinda crazy if you ask me.

In just two months, I've been floating around different styles of portraiture, experimenting with a little of this and that. And I realise how inadequate I am, how there is so much more to be learnt.

But I've found a "style" or so to speak that I wish to pursue, which is to go full "weird" (so I apologise in advance to all those that will have shoots with me in future). Discovered a lot of inspirations, such as @uuanjie and Rachel Gulotta, really different styles in general but yet so similar. If you know what their photos are like, you know which direction I'm headed. Attended some workshops here and there, talked to some photographers too. Received some of the best advice one could receive. 

These photos are slightly more on the fashion side as I was dabbling with that. Ah yes, my editing game has ever so lightly increased as I've moved from VSCO on my phone to Lightroom mobile to Lightroom desktop. Don't see anything wrong with using VSCO film so I'm using that, and playing with tones in general too. It ain't perfect, but I'm getting there (hopefully).

I'm trying my hand on writing poetry too these days for my captions on Instagram. After having been inspired so much by Lang Leav, it's only right to write as a tribute back to her. But my writing is heavily influenced by Lorde's lyrics and my own personal experiences. They're mostly sad, and on heartbreaks (just like everyone else's). But that does not mean that I'm sad. In fact, I'm at a really happy place in life now, doing what I love and enjoy. Sure, still single, but I'm getting there. Probably will continue to write sad things until I fall in love again. (Sigh why is it so hard to find a girl? If you know any suitable girls in my age range, please do let this single boy know because you know, he's not getting any younger)

Do forgive me if you think my writing is bad, I'm not the most expressive person there is. I just try to put my feelings into words, to pen down what I've been through in life. When I say writing, I don't just refer to my captions on Insta, but also my writings here on this blog. Because every now and then, I write something that's not so much reflections but more of an article-ish kind of writing. I have received feedback from a few friends that I have a distinct style of writing and that it's overall good, so just let me bask in happiness and pride for a while here.

I'm working on a personal project as well, so I'm hoping that turns out well. Oh you might have noticed something different too, mundanefilms has since been renamed as dustyrobe. Why you ask? To be more consistent with my Instagram, and also because I've grown to really like the name "dustyrobe".