Amanda Norman
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Vamped By Trans1
In October 2008, an artist who goes by the name of Trans1 was inspired by my gorgeous face (below) to paint an entire wall somewhere in London for Halloween. Unfortunately, I don’t know much about this wonderful and talented artist, but he does do other vampire portraits. To view them and his other work, please visit his website http://www.trans1.co.uk
If you want to view more of my photography, click here to visit my gallery.
Favourite Horror Portrait of 2011
My favourite horror portrait of 2011 features Melanie from the North West in England.
It was so much fun meeting Melanie who was dressed as a Burlesque vampire and although the one pictured above wasn’t Melanie’s favourite, it sure is mine. I like the pose and facial expressions. Melanie chose another portrait for her large poster print and if you would like to pose, click here for more information.
Amanda Norman Photography Gallery
As you are more than likely aware by now, I’ve upgraded my gallery in order to better showcase my Gothic and horror photography, and so far I’ve had a very positive response that it has done just that.
It is a slideshow gallery that auto starts along with some wonderful and dark music from the very talented Tony Longworth. If you don’t like music playing in the background, simply click on the speaker button bottom right and click on stop.
With this photography gallery, we have some new features like the ability to send E-cards and you can also rate and mark individual images as favourites. The numbers 1 –6 below correspond with the numbers on the image above.
1. View Gallery – Click on the ‘View Gallery’ to see the different galleries. You have a choice of the following: -
- Dark Photography – The world through my eyes
- Gardens of Death – Graveyard and cemetery photography
- Macabre Morti – A collection of photographs of statues, angels and other things you would find in a graveyard or cemetery
- Horror Portraits – A collection of my favourite horror portraits
2. Rate This Image – Click on the star icon to vote for your image.
3. Full Screen toggle mode
4. Send as E-Card and or Share This – With the E-card option, you can send your favourite image to a friend via email. With the ‘Share this’ you can share the photograph on Facebook, Twitter and other places.
5. Favourites – Mark your favourite images so you can find them easily
6. Add/View Cart – Buy your favourite image as a print.
Burlesque Vampire Photographs
When Melanie contacted me enquiring about my horror portrait service, I jumped at the chance to take portraits of a burlesque vampire, but I was also intrigued and wanted to know more.
On your portrait, you’re dressed as a burlesque vampire. What is it about vampires that you like so much?
I’m doing the vampire walk at Printworks, last year it was zombie so when I found out it was vampire this year I was very excited. I’m not sure why I like vampires so much. I’ve always loved a good vamp film and if it counts, Count Duckula was one of my favourite cartoons in the 80′s. There’s something very seductive about a vampire, unless it’s sucking your blood. The idea of a being of human form with immortal powers with a gory twist.
Normally, I don’t take horror portraits of people wearing face paint, but as you have a face painting business, it is appropriate for you. Please can you tell my readers about the face painting service you offer, areas covered and how to contact you?
I have been face painting for a year as a business and previous to that just friends and family on odd occasions. I cover the whole of the North West (England, UK) and I am available for hire for parties catering for children, adults and individual sessions. I do mainly children, but my heart is in the horror stuff. People see face painting as a thing for children and that’s it, but you can do so much with face painting. So give it a try.
Finally, can you please tell my readers about your horror portrait experience and if you would recommend it to others?
Really enjoyed it and trying to choose out of 80 odd pictures was so hard. I can’t wait to get them tweaked and have the other dilemma of choosing one! I have no doubts it will look amazing on my wall.
If you would like to book Melanie for a face painting party (requires a couple of weeks notice), her contact details are below and if you would like to help her choose which horror portrait is the best one to be made into an A2 print, feel free to comment below.
Twitter: @StarBrightFace
Mobile Phone: 07792 270 589
If you would like information about the Horror Portrait service that I offer, then please click here or alternatively contact me by clicking here. I can be available for parties and events, but please note that the print will not be available on the night.