Amanda Norman
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Hic Dragones Manchester Monster Convention
This weekend coming, April 14th and 15th, Hic Dragones are holding a monster convention in Sachas Hotel in Manchester City Centre. There is so much to do, films to see and lots of interesting talks, especially the one from Geoff Holder who will be talking about two real life vampire cases. I can’t wait for this. For more information about the two day event, visit the Hic Dragones website by clicking here.
Most importantly, I will be exhibiting some of my photography and jewellery and I will also be doing horror portraits.
If you’re coming along, please drop by my stall and say hi. I’ve been busy preparing for this and I’ve created the below pieces of jewellery especially for the event. More Gothic jewellery can be seen at http://www.gothicjewellerybox.com
Hidden Demons and Horror Portrait Photography
What will your soul say about you?
Below is a small collection of some of my favourite horror portraits of some people who dared to pose for me and my lens. One of them is a self portrait and I’m often asked if my subjects wear any type of makeup. The answer is no!
I allow the camera to reveal their inner demon and if you don’t have the soul of a vampire, witch, zombie or even a werewolf, your crazy or evil side will be revealed.
To take a successful horror portrait, the subject must be relaxed and be willing to get into the spirit of things.
Most of all, they must be willing to have a crazy time…
Or why not play hard to get?
Uncle Terry was my first ever model and yes he’s my crazy uncle who I love dearly. His crazy pose inspired me to start taking horror portraits and the rest speaks for itself.
Once I’d finished with Uncle Terry’s soul, I claimed my nephews below. I remember taking one of his mother and it was that shocking that it’s forbidden to ever be shown. My sister cannot look at it, as it freaks her out and I respect her wishes.
There’s lots more to be seen within my horror portraits gallery that can be viewed by clicking here > Horror Portrait Gallery
Honestly, I can swear that none of the models above were harmed in any way during their monstrous session and I do offer this as a service. The portrait can then be presented in a large poster like the ones above (you choose the text) or in a horror cameo pendant. For more information, please click here to read about my Horror Portrait Service or look out for me at horror events in the future, but remember, you must be willing to play the game or else…….
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.