Can you believe it’s been over a year since my last Dolls ‘n’ Divas release?!

Working on the 2011 Calendar was great; I was fortunate to have such a  great team, awesome clothing companies and locations involved. There were stressful moments, but I found them to bring out the best in situations (maybe I’m just a bit of an adrenaline junkie )

Since then, I’ve heard from so many of you asking whether there would be a release this year. I had to take some time out to be a mum to a newborn, but, once again the creative juices are flowing and I am starting to think about and plan another project. So watch this space!

To celebrate the return of Dolls ‘n’ Divas I’m releasing a Limited Edition Collection of prints – featuring the girls from the 2011 Calendar. If you didn’t manage to buy a Calendar in 2011, are a new fan, or maybe you bought a Calendar and wished that the girl of June would have featured on every month, fear not!

There are 5 prints of each of the 12 girls available only. Each print is A3 size (420 x 297 mm // 16.5 x 11.7 in) and printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive Digital photographic paper. Individually numbered and embossed with the Dolls ‘n’ Divas seal subtly in the bottom corner. Each print is wrapped in tissue paper and tied with a Vintage ‘Dolls ‘n’ Divas’ ribbon and individually numbered swing tag.

You can purchase the prints in my Online Store, just select the girl you would like from the drop-down menu. My store checkout links you to PayPal, but please don’t worry if you don’t have an account with them, there is an option to click and purchase with a credit/debit card.

The Girls are back in town!

To refresh your memory on these talented ladies from the Alternative Music, Media & Fashion Industry – they are as follows:

Sophie Kostrowski – Total Rock Radio DJ

Miss Maleficent Martini – Ballet Dancer & Singer for Maleficent

Isobel von Hell – Model

Fanny Maurer – Model and Makeup artist from France

Lora Jayne – Solo Singer from London

Laura Saggers – Model/Actress and Singer from Los Angeles USA

Ceri Cushen – Hair Artist from Snarl Hair/Cericushen.com

Tristen Lee – Radio DJ and Founder of Bonkers Entertainment

Bella Simonsen – Makeup Artist from New Zealand

Miss Bruise Violet – Model and Burlesque Dancer

Amber Erlandsson – Singer for Nemhain

Simone Simons – Singer for Epica

My hair and makeup team in these images were – Marino Lambrix, Julie Cooper, Bella Simonsen, Sherri Sue Liberatori, Fanny Maurer, Amber Erlandsson, Simone Simons and Ceri Cushen.

All of these wonderful people I met while working in the Music Industry and on photo shoots. I look forward to working with these and more ladies very soon!

Thank you for your support

Mx

Hello!

A quick update, I’ve been working away and have a new section launch – Limited Edition by Marie GC. Comprising of prints and other collections. The first of the Limited Edition Collection will be launched this weekend and a blog post to accompany it so check back over the next couple of days.

So exciting!

Mx

Sounds like a trip to the circus maybe? Another time

I’ve had a couple of portrait photo shoots and work published.

Live photography can become a bit monotonous at times. You have to make the dullest visuals look interesting and tell a story – I’m not afraid to admit that sometimes it’s difficult. That’s until you are booked to shoot a band that goes to town with their performance. ‘Fire pictures’ were ones that I ticked off my mental “wish list” last time I shot German Industrial Metallers – Rammstein. Needless to say, I was more than excited to be shooting them again at the O2 Arena! Deathstars supported them on the ‘Made in Germany Tour’ and I had a shoot and some backstage pics with them (they will appear at a later date).

I shot this bit of footage on my iPhone at the start of the show. If you haven’t seen Rammstein live, it gives you just a tiny taster of the work they put into the show. You can check out their Official music videos to see what they get up to on stage. It’s a feast for the eyes!

That walkway lowered down and the band appeared on it, walking over the audience during the first song. It was loud, entertaining and mesmerizing!

Here’s the published page that appeared in Terrorizer Magazine, Issue 221, pg 90.

I also had a great shoot with Ju Jitsu Sensei – Sally-Anne – who also studies Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Sally-Anne brought some beautiful Samurai and other swords with her. My first shoot with ‘live’ weapons. (yes another tick off my “wish list”)

Here’s a pic taken with Instagram of the swords at the studio. You can find me on Instagram by searching for mariegcphoto.

Sally-Anne is practised in “Short Form”, “Long Form”, “Short Swords” and “Straight Swords”. It was so great working with her in the studio, the movements were so graceful and creative with a weapon so sharp and dangerous! You can check her out in action at Total Self Defence Ltd.

Last, and by no means least, I shot with this stunning singer – Alice. With hair and looks that could stop traffic, she was a joy to shoot with

The shoot for was Alice’s forthcoming album. I had a sneaky listen while we were at the studio. It’s very diverse! She has an attitude like Debbie Harry meets Lady Gaga. Can’t be a bad thing can it?

Here’s a picture in colour also, so you can see what I mean about the hair. So good, you could eat it!

Alice? Who the f*ck is Alice? THIS is Alice! You better watch out.

Mx