FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: CHARLI SAVAGE

In this issue, we speak to conceptual fine art photographer, Charli Savage, based out of Sydney and the Gold Coast, Australia. Charli is a multi-award winner with a passion to tell stories in her own way-through the art of photography. Her images are amazing but when we discovered that most of her images are self-portraits, we became even more intrigued. We strongly suggest that you check out her video in this magazine issue's masterclass, and her YouTube channel, to see how she goes about creating her enchanting artwork along with Photoshop speed edits. Enjoy!

Photographic Speciality/Style:

Conceptual Fine Art

Short Bio:

Charli Savage is a_ self-taught conceptual fine art photographer and artist. Her mission is to create visual stories through timeless photographic art that reignites that childlike curiosity and opens your eyes to the unknown, the strange and the peculiar. Set in surreal worlds, she stretches the realms of reality and pushes the boundaries of imagination. She currently resides in Sydney with her husband Chris, and their black cat, Damien.

Your images are amazing. Tell us a bit about your story and how you ended up specializing in conceptual photography?

| bought my first camera mid-2018, not long after I'd quit acting, and was looking for a new creative outlet. had very little experience with taking photos, but figured since I'd always been around cameras, I'd give it a go.

| began experimenting with different styles while figured out what fit. tried macro, landscape, portraits, but after a few months wasn't feeling passionate about it, and was almost ready to quit and try something else.

Thankfully, did some research and discovered the world of conceptual photography. was blown away by the storytelling aspect and creativity. never knew something like this existed but knew this was exactly the type of photography wanted and needed to be doing.

This was in September 2018, only a few months after buying my camera. immediately invested in Photoshop and started taking photos with the intention of compositing them into photographic art.

Would you be able to give us a bit of insight as to how you go about planning & taking your images, from coming up with the initial concept through to creating the final product?