MUSE MOMENTS | Ella Waterhouse
Who is Ella?
I'm so fluid and tend to mould to my peers and environment, so to define myself is quite difficult. I would say, that I am whatever I am whenever I am, wherever I am. Put me in a room with anyone, we'll walk out friends.
I resonate with quality, durability and brands with depth. Im more inclined to shop something I know I'll have until it falls apart. I've generally bought second hand, because I enjoy how sporadic and spontaneous my findings will be.
My uniform is so androgynous. I've always envied the simplicity of the male wardrobe for it's minimal aesthetic. So I try apply that theory to my own look, I wear what feels good and I don't over think it.
I'm a big fan of things that are more than they appear so the Brooke Barrett Silk Neck Tie is right up my alley. A quick wrap around or a spicy halter neck - such a fun piece to style.
What inspires your creative direction when picking up a camera?
My creative direction has changed so much over time. I used to put a lot of thought into photography and my direction was quite considered. I knew that I loved taking photos, but the method was so cumbersome. So I downsized my camera and purchased a compact carry case so that I could take it with me everywhere without it being a chore.
Now when I feel like being creative, I put my earphones in, I go for a walk and I look for objects that don't belong, that feel odd given their surroundings. I started viewing the most ordinary objects in this way, I'd see these almost mild juxtapositions everywhere, and I'd come away with these images that I think depict the beauty in the mundane.
Tell us something really boring about yourself?
I brush my teeth three times a day.
Your work offers a beautifully calm sense of appreciating the small things, simplicity, realism. What do you think/want your images to speak
In all honesty, I hope my images make people want to be more observant. The majority of my images are of things I've walked past a million times, or of people I see every day. I guess you could say they have a documentary element.
I walk quite a bit and think speed changes how you view things, when you move at a slower pace, you're more aware of your environment and this can be translated across many things, talking to someone, looking at something. Attention and time are priceless.
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Garments listed as follows:
- Silk Raglan Blouse in 'Wine' & Silk Gathered Trousers in 'Cameo' (via Et Vous Boutique)
- Silk Ruffled Dress in 'Hot pink' (via Et Vous Boutique)
- Silk Neck Tie in 'Ashphalt' (via Et Vous Boutique)