nichol & brooklyn

Light and Shadows

2010-11-22T19:44:00.002+10:30

Candid shots of my friend Erika, an aspiring asian model/full time student
when she was visiting me at my studio.

Adelaide Fashion Festival - Outfit Post

2010-11-15T12:53:00.005+10:30

Bardot tank top, knitted chained vest from Miss Gladys Symm Choon
Supre snake skin leather tights
Love and Hope rings from Sportsgirl
Minkpink leather jacket with strong shoulder (not shown)
Heels by Novo (not shown)

photo courtesy of Grey Lime Gold
edited by moi

Just an outfit shot from the finale of Adelaide Fashion Festival last Saturday.
It was amazing seeing two of my clients
Hayley Kate and Yvonne Faye
being in the finalist
and of course catching up with fellow fashion lovers
after my almost 2 months of disappearance from the scene.

More photos and posts to come. Stay tune.
HAPPY MONDAY!!!

Little Things

2010-11-11T14:00:00.005+10:30

A photographer's mouse pad from Typo

2011 indie diary from Typo

HOPE and LOVE rings, both from Sportsgirl

Textbooks <3>

Textbooks pile

My Little Pony, on my notice board

My $4 bohemian style knitted cardigan, from Temt

$45 Lee high waisted denim shorts from Globalize

$15 boho flats from Lipstik

And lastly, having my favourite band - Phoenix in my iPhone, total bliss =)

Pardon for the lack of updates
Things have been pretty busy
and deadlines are tight.

However, there are little things in life
that never fail to make me smile.

Treasure the little things and blessings
and smile for today as there is no other day like today.

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Hayley Kate

2010-09-06T22:39:00.005+09:30

Hayley Kate SS 10/11
Photography Nichol Brooklyn (ie yours truly)
Hair/Make up Kristina Sarah
Models Jo, Rita (Finesse) and Lisa (Pride)

Shot Hayley Kate Spring Summer 10/11 Campaign and Lookbook
some time ago with an amazing team in a private mansion.

Finally, the sun is shining in early spring.
And that indicates that it's time to prance around
in beautiful dresses and skirts.

About the collection:
Hayley Kate is an eclectic mix of femininity, funk and romance!!
It is new and fresh with a classic elegance added to it.
A Hayley Kate girl indulges into her deepest fantasies in getting dressed
– feel the moment, it is never forced, always effortless, easy, confident and light.

You can check out more about Hayley Kate here
and from the Adelaide Fashion Collective Page.

Enjoy the sun in spring, lovelies.
xoxoxoxooxox

Muse

2010-08-28T14:34:00.004+09:30

Bambi Northwood-Blyth
Agency: Priscilla's Models

The next up and coming rising Australian models.
Being featured in top magazines such as
Harper's Bazaar and Russh
as well as the face of a couple of local fashion labels
- CUE, Review, Mink Pink, Maurie and Eve...

My current muse of late.
Sorry for the lack of update,
Been trying to clear out all the pending work
due to winter sickness.
Wishing for sunny spring to come,
so that I can prance around town and work
in denim shorts, oversize tank and docs martens.

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Cotton Candy

2010-08-14T01:47:00.002+09:30

Anja Rubik for Fendi Spring Summer 2010
by Karl Lagerfeld

Found these amazing photos from my old inspiration folder
in the computer.
Can't help but to post them up
and share the love around.

Totally digging the shades of blue and pink
which really reminds me of cotton candy.

Uncle Karl never fail to inspire.

Have an amazeball weekend.
Yes, I'm starting to sound a lil like Perez Hilton.

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Old Skool

2010-08-11T00:27:00.002+09:30

Photo by Matt Kong (NZ)
Post Processing by me

Denim Chambray Shirt - Miss Gladys Symm Choon
Black Denim Shorts - Bardot
Lace Socks - Jonathan Aston
Shoes - Fendi

Found this good old photo that Matt aka Auckland boy took of me
while he was in town last Autumn.
I had almost forgotten that I made him
to take an outfit shot for me
while we were running all around town.

Got my lovely pair of Fendi Shoes last summer
and I'm loving them to the bits.
The myth about designer shoes is true:
Desginer shoes fit well, and you won't have sore feet.

Now, I understand why people would spend so much on
Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin.

Have an amazeball week ahead.

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Skrambled Eggs

2010-08-05T12:24:00.003+09:30

Just thought that I should spread some photo loving
to all my fashion and photography lovers.

My amazing photography mentor Mark Zed
and my fellow night owl friend, Benjamin Liew
and a few awards winning local photographers
are having a photography exhibition for the SALA Festival.

And it's the exhibition opening tomorrow!

The International Visualisation Centre

19 Young Street

Adelaide, Australia

630pm Friday 05 August

See y'all there tomorrow.
Say hi to a rainbow colour hair girl if you ever see her =)

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Ivana & Katerina Swimwear (FTV)

2010-08-03T22:21:00.004+09:30

Ivana & Katerina Swimwear SS10/11

Official Site

Models: Pride Models

Fallen massively in love with their new range of swimwear
LOVE PARADE.
I can definitely see these lovelies on pages of
summer, love, romantism, live young kinda
magazine editorials one day.

Can't wait for some fashion bonding with Friend in Fashion tomorrow.

Night all.

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FTV Came To Adelaide

2010-08-01T13:56:00.007+09:30

Whistle Parade

Adelaide stylist/ MC of the Night - Filip Odzak

SOCIAL PHOTOS

Francis Wong, Councillor of Adelaide City Council and Selena Battersby, co-founder of AFC

Kasim Mathews of Runway Comms

Katherine Liew of Caught Couture and her friend

Hairstylist Thai Davenport and MUA Amanda Nash & co.

local musician Lenny DeRoma & co.

The FTV crew

Moet & Chandon, one of the sponsors of the event

Bridgette & her Finesse Models, Nat (right) & Emma (left)

Filip & his friend

An uberly late update of FTV event in Adelaide.
Will post up the photos from Ivana & Katerina Swimwear Love Parade soon
once I've gotten the permission from them.
More photos here.

Stay safe and warm from the storm, fellow Adelaideans.

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Some Post 500 Days of Summer Love

2010-07-23T01:25:00.004+09:30

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt dance to
She & Him's "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" in a music video.

Loving it <3

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She and Him

2010-07-20T01:59:00.004+09:30

Photography: Nichol Brooklyn
Styling: Selena Battersby and Chanelle Leslie
Hair and make-up: Hanna Nason
Models: Chloe Sargeant (Pride Models) and Erin Habermann

Our shoot's theme and concept idea:
'The clothing is a mix of mine and Chanelle’s, and it’s really all sorts.
there’s limedrop, modcloth, marc jacobs, sportsgirl and heaps of vintage!

I was inspired by cocorosie, androgyny and simple love.
and of course the title comes from one of my favourite duos she & him!
i wanted two female models, with one portraying the man,
i wanted to show a simple romance,
nothing too sexual, just enough to catch your eye. '
(from Selena of dearselena.com)

I have been wanting to share this new addition to my portfolio for a while
but work in the studio has been pretty busy.
Another last minute shoot that we (The AFC crew) had nailed some time ago
while local newspaper, In Daily was interviewing about the AFC.
Check it out here.

I just got a job as a freelance photographer/contributor
at Attitude Magazine, a local fashion magazine in Adelaide
and will be shooting for them at Morrison Rundle Street opening
on this coming Wednesday,
plus some other exciting stuff that is coming up.

On a lighter note, I got a reply from my favourite DJ Tiesto today
and it defintiely made my day =)
Can't wait for his gig for the coming Stereosonic in December
And hopefully I can meet him in real person.

I'm currently applying for a job in the fashion industry
wish me luck <3

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AU HAUS Inspection

2010-07-13T23:57:00.006+09:30

THE LIVING ROOM

old time memories

Katherine Liew of Caught Couture and her friend

The AFC (Adelaide Fashion Collective) crew

The Jukebox

THE KITCHEN (BAR)

projection love <3

Kelly, who made me an amazing Cosmo

homemade cocktail, as approved by mums

THE BEDROOM

THE COURTYARD

Bradley Valentine of Def Starr

Marco Fiasco of Def Starr

Everyone's favourite Photoboy Nick Lawrence

the boys

new American photoboy in town, Ryan

AND SOME RANDOM HAPPY SNAPS

Just had a massive weekend with heaps of exciting events going on,
Flight Facilities on Thursday night,
FTV Party & Au Haus on Friday night
and Alize party at Lavish Club on Saturday night.

I did a Haus inspection on Friday at Au Haus , Distill, Rundle Street
after FTV party Ivana and Katerina Swimwear Fashion Parade.
Needless to say, it was fantabulous.
The concept is totally devine.

Au Haus was launched two Fridays ago by some of my creative friends,
Brad & Marco of Def Starr and Nick.
It's one of the most amazing way to spend a Friday night
chillaxing with your lovelies, in a total home sweet home atmosphere.

If you fancy house parties, cocktails, shots, fashion people,
the epitomy of coolness, lounge with Nintendo consoles that feed your nostalgic crave,
a king size bed to share with your lovelies in a bar,
faux grass dancefloor and courtyards with DJs and turntables,
love chilling out with great music,
or even looking for a sweet escape
you should definitely come and check it out.

Au Haus will be held at Distill, Rundle Street on every Friday night.

More photos here

On a lighter note,
a big thank you to the Def Starr boys for channeling my inner Cobra Snake,
I am currently Adelaide's first female club photographer,
specializing in taking fashion, party photos =)

Happy Wednesday!!!
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She Moves In Her Own Way

2010-07-07T00:05:00.005+09:30

Photography Nichol Brooklyn (ie yours truly)
Model Danielle Traeger (Pride Models)

It all started with our love for Angela Lindvall,
BCBG MAXAZRIA, The Kooks
and of course the theme song
'She Moves in Her Own Way'

Took these happy snaps a while ago
while hanging at Dani's during our days off.
Love her room, her vinyl records and her outfits!!!

On a another note,
Flight Facilities are coming to Adelaide for another Def Starr & Friends Party
on this Thursday at Limbo Bar, Crippen Pl, Adelaide.
Heaps excited.
Will be snapping all the cool kids
and dancing with my camera in my hand all night.
Say hi if you see a little girl with a huge camera =)

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Raw Part 1

2010-07-01T14:22:00.006+09:30

model Jovana Bogatic (Pride Models)
photographer Nichol Brooklyn (ie yours truly)

I am currently experimenting with a new modelling portfolio style
and am totally in love with it.
I love this whole raw/natural kinda images
barely any make up or even hairstyling
it's just so pretty, so natural
so personal style of the models.

Took a spontaneous snap shot of Jovana
before she left town to become an international model in Hong Kong.

Best of luck, girlie =)
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PPS: I think all Adelaidean should check these launching out this weekend!!!
Friday 9pm : Au Haus at the attic, Distill, Rundle Street
Saturday 10pm: Lavish Club Lounge, Hindley Street (Opposite Red SQ)

It's gonna be amazing!!!

L.O.V.E M.O.R.E

2010-06-27T01:13:00.003+09:30

Photography Nichol Brooklyn
Styling/MUA/Hairstylist/Model Annabel Wendt

Just some old work that I was supposed to put up from some time ago.
Yet, thanks to deadline and work,
I've been abandoning my blog a little while.
Bel of Love More and I did a little collaboration
during the Fringe before she embarked on an amazing journey
in Sydney.

Ps: Thanks for all the lovely comments that you guys left on Love More.
It really makes my weekends!!!

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Style, Shoot & Finesse

2010-06-08T12:16:00.004+09:30

Photography Nichol Brooklyn
Hair/Make Up Hannah Sinkinson
Styling Nichol Brooklyn
Model Cassie S (Finesse)

Few weeks ago, I was scouted by Finesse Models through a client of mine
and here's my debut styling and photography work with them
for modelling portfolio.

There are more exciting news that I would love to share
but I guess I should keep it for now
Will let you all know the deeds soon.
Website needa be updated soon.

On another hand, my blog was mentioned in the latest Attitude Magazine (page 22)
though they mistaken me as my friend Coco from 'Not So Naked'
in the picture published (the one i took for Adelaide Fashion Collective)
Guess I've found my real life dopplegangger whom I actually personally know.

Happy Tuesday

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Ps: Contact me at nichol.brooklyn@gmail.com if you are interested for a shoot.

Bunny Ain't No Kind of Rider

2010-06-03T22:55:00.005+09:30

RUSSH June/July 2010
photography by Will Davidson
styled by Stevie Dance
models Tony Ward, Ieva Laguna

That totally takes my breathe away.

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Model: Ania

2010-05-24T12:53:00.005+09:30

Model: Ania/ Fox
Hair/MUA: Kristina Sarah
Photo/Styling: Me

Just a sneak peak.
More coming up soon.
Shooting with minimal equipment and no studio lighting is a pain
But oh well, it works anyway =)

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I Left My Heart In Paris

2010-05-12T18:43:00.005+09:30

THE FASHION, THE BEATS

spotted Penne Anne leotard and Lucky 13 chain blouse

Alexa Chung? Or her doppleganger?

love the top

the studded bag that i secretly want to own

shoes love! me: wearing vintage ankle boots and Calvin Klein metallic tights.

PARTY PEOPLE!!!

BREAKBOT!!! FROM FRANCE!!!

Yes, it's that 16 year old look alike me with the superstar DJ =p

Covered Def Starr & Friends pres. Breakbot last Thursday.
The music, the fashion, the crowd was totally rad!

And I'm pretty sure taking photos with Breakbot himself is part of my job =p
Check out the rest of the party photos here,
kudos to Def Starr's Marco Fiasco for polaroiding them all.
Definitely worth the few days wait for not posting all the pics earlier.

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Frankielicious

2010-04-30T17:49:00.002+09:30

Just bits and pieces of outtakes from the 'Old is New' shoot
that I collaborated with Chanelle and Amanda from Not So Naked
for Adelaide Fashion Collection's Showcase section.

Fashion blogger + Fashion blogger/photographer collabs!

It was done in Chanelle's room which reminds me
every single little bits about Frankie magazine
The old, the vintage, the records, the frames
Love, Love, Love it!

Check out the actual shoot here =)

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Gatecrashers

2010-04-20T02:36:00.004+09:30

Photography Nichol Brooklyn
Hair/MUA Kristina Sarah
Models Gabriella & Jovana (Pride), Vanessa Welchman

Inspiration: Wild Fox Couture, Cobra Snake, end of uni, mixed bag of lollies,
breaking the rules, having beers in the day, all nighters, ciggy breaks, architorture school,
friends, crazy kids, colourful socks

Did a last minute shoot last Saturday
just to save the last bits and pieces of uni days
in a totaly rules breaking, gatecrashing manner
in images.

The ideology is simple:

LOUD & BOLD!!!
GATECRASHING!!!
BREAKING THE RULES!!!

No, I wasn't such a crazy kid in uni.
But yes, I was a bit of a party animal.
Call me a geek if you have to,
I kinda miss uni days now.

A tribute to my fellow archi school comrades
Class of 2009!
We did well! And we passed!
Best of luck in job hunting.

Goodbye Uni & Hello Work!

xoxoxoxoxox

JUST CANDID!!!

2010-04-18T23:26:00.004+09:30

Just a few candid shots at the studio
JUST JEANS STYLE!!!
before we headed out for a long day shoot
crounching tiger hidden dragon around the place
around the city.

Models:
Gabriella and Jovana(Pride Models)
Vanessa

Equipments used:
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 24-105mm f4 L Lense
580EX Speedlite
Gary Foong Light Diffuser

Stay tune for the editorial shoot =)

xoxoxoxoxo

Colours & Projections

2010-04-14T19:14:00.005+09:30

Model: Taygan Bassi

First it was Mimco, then followed by Gripp, Sass & Bide, SABA,
And now Alannah Hill is opening its first flagship store in Adelaide
less than 5 minutes from my East End Apartment =)

Hence, the Alannah Hill inspired shoot
a little of the vintage, classical lace, a bit of post punk, red lips
with a tinge of my latest obsession - COLOURS!!!

On a lighter note, I got into the finals for the international photographer search
by Naomi Campbell and Glamour Magazine (UK)
and my portfolio is currently being reviewed.
Wish me luck <3

PS: Taygan is a fellow talented photographer friend of mine, check out her work here
Join my facebook fanpage if you haven't =)

Happy Holidays, everyone!!!
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Thursday Nite Outfit

2010-03-30T00:54:00.007+10:30

Dress Rishi
Shoes Martini Osvaldo vintage boots (not shown)

Just an outfit post from Thursday night Attitude Absolute Adelaide party
I was too occupied snapping around
attempting to be the next Cobra Snake
that I did not have a decent photo of myself in those tons of photos.
It was a really awesome party full of fashionistas.

Took these snapshots when I was home after the party.
Now, don't judge, I ain't a professional model
like Alexandra Spencer or Zanita,
hence the amateur posing from teaching models how to pose
and the non-modelling body.

I just started doing my photography after uni,
join my facebook fanpage here
to watch out for photography deals and to follow my work.

I'll be shooting for an amazing theatre musical 'Godspell: The Musical'
that I think everyone should check it out during Easter break.
Come say hi if you see me,
I might give you free photoshoot and discount vouchers ;)

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Cobra Snaking

2010-03-27T06:23:00.006+10:30

Chanelle from 'Not So Naked' and I (right)

COBRA-SNAKING THURS NITE

I was honour to get an invitation to Attitude Absolute Adelaide
for its autumn magazine launch party on Thursday night
for a fashion bloggers gathering with
Chanelle, Selena and Kasim.

Met another fellow fashion blogger, Satamp and her brother
as well as Uly, the designer from None The Richer briefly at the party.

With a sea of trendy, fashion savvy party goers
all packed in Limbo Bar,
I can't help but cobra-snaking some party shots
for the very first time.
Hence, the overload of photos!!!

Click here to view all photos on Thursday night.
Ps: Join my Facebook Fanpage here

Gotta have a chill weekend
before jumping into serious REAL job hunting again.
Happy weekends, everyone <3

xoxoxoxox

Old Work 08

2010-03-20T14:39:00.005+10:30

Just a quick update while waiting for Alex to pick me up
for a raodtrip down to Keith with the crew.

Found some old work from about 2 years ago,
back in 08 I think.

I just turn my photography hobby into a business
and my website is updated as well.
And so, there is a starving photographic artist for hire,
do contact nichol.brooklyn@gmail.com

Join my fan page here

Have an awesome weekend!!! =)
xoxoxox

Love More Collaboration Part I

2010-03-15T17:10:00.010+10:30

Garden of Unearthly Delights

Outdoor Bar

model Annabel Wendt
styling Annabel Wendt
photography Nichol Brooklyn

Pardon me for the lack of outfit post and updates
Life has been insanely busy
with all the permanent residency application matter.

A week ago, Adelaidean fashion blogger -- Bel of Love More
and I had a little fun snapping time
at The Garden of Unearthly Delight
before she embarked on an exciting journey
to work as a fashion intern with Style Stalker

Here are just some of the pictures.
Stay tune for more.

Will be joining an amazing new magazine team in near future
as a freelance photographer and writer
and I am heaps excited.

3 more shoots, 1 more article submission to go
and I am back to full time job hunting!
HAPPY MONDAY!!!

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Australia's Top Photographers Nomination

2010-03-04T14:40:00.003+10:30

Model: Friend in Fashion, fashion blogger

Few days ago, I got an email notification that
I have been nominated in Australia's Top Photographers' Fashion Category
alongside with all the well known, celebrity fashion photographers
such as Richard Bailey and Ellen Dahl

I am still stoked and overwhelmed =)
I'm really blessed <3

And congrats to my fellow photographers who made it to the list
Benjamin Liew, Liam West, David Sievers, Shona Henderson, Harmony Nicholas, Andre Agnew

Sorry if I do miss out anyone,
I am still a fresh architecture graduate
and am not exactly in the industry just yet

Click here to check out the nominees

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We Played 1950s Editorial

2010-02-22T13:27:00.004+10:30

Wearing:
vintage polka dot dress
vintage handbag

Few weeks ago, local fashion blogger Friend In Fashion and I caught up in the city
and had some fun time snapping around town.

Here are some of our happy snaps!
More to come!

On a lighter note,
I am starting my own photography business.
Do contact me for pricing and rates
if anyone is interested in doing a similar fashion portrait shoot
- portrait in fashion style.

Happy Monday!!!
xoxoxoxoxox

Friend in Fashion (Studio Portraiture)

2010-02-20T22:23:00.011+10:30

Friend in Fashion, Adelaide fashion blogger
http://friendinfashion.blogspot.com

A quick studio snap shot before we headed out to town
for some happy snapping fun.
She's totally gorgeous.
Stay tune for our latest collaboration =)

Birthday Party Suit

2010-02-18T17:10:00.004+10:30

Tube top - Bossini (Singapore)
Belt - Ice
Skirt - Supre
Vintage bag - opt shop
total cost: less than $20

Some quick self snaps while waiting for my girlie to hit my apartment
before heading to a birthday party and night out.
Pardon my long lost appearance in wardrobe post
as I haven't been shopping much lately.

I am currently obsessed with this little tanned vintage leather bag
that i bought from an opt shop end of last year.
I have been bringing it out for parties, night outs and even
the recent Fringe at the Gardens of Unearthly Delight.

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David Sims, Nick Knight and Insomnia

2010-02-16T14:16:00.007+10:30

ILLUSION

Model: Chloe Castledine

Another insomnic sleepless night,
hence another random photo experimental stuff.
Photo was taken by Canon 400D back in July 09
Inspiration: David Sims and Nick Knight
Thoughts???

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R.I.P

2010-02-12T03:10:00.003+10:30

Alexander Mcqueen was found dead yesterday
Another tragic loss =(

EXCITEMENT!!!

2010-02-09T22:30:00.003+10:30

Sydney!
Juliet Taylor!
Wittner Shoes!
Luxe Studio!
New Tattoo!
Old Friends!
Modeling/ Cam-whoring!

It was like a country girl's dream come true
when I got a phone call from Juliet Taylor's production manager
asking if I could assist her in a shoot.
I'm heaps excited now!
Updates and pics would be up soon!
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Dream Wild, Dream Big...

2010-02-04T14:09:00.013+10:30

photo by Mark Zed when I crashed his studio for some studio lighting stuff,
meh, modelling is really not my thing
Summer Dress: Junk from Tu-Yu

Sometimes when you think that your dreams are fading away
when you start losing faith in yourself
even people whom you are close to,
whom you think that they would be supportive always
start pulling you down,
doubting you, telling you that you are not good enough;
DON'T GIVE UP!

Cuz you'll never know
when the rainbows gonna come after the rain.
I have been really discouraged for the past few days
but one phone call has changed the way things were
and now I am pumped for what the future holds
I am one step closer to my dream.

And to my all my lovelies who have been supportive always,
thank you =)
xoxoxoxo

Fashion Diary: Friends of Mine Part I - Hanging with The Models

2010-01-27T14:22:00.008+10:30

Photography by Nichol Brooklyn
Make up by Lauren Parkinson
Clothing by Miss Gladys Sym Choon
Models: Deanna and Tom

'Fashion Diary - Friends of Mine' is a fashion photography project that I just started
as my new creative ground, experimenting with
black and white fashion photography,
documenting friends of mine in the industry
or just those who love fashion and photography
as much as I do.

Dear fashion bloggers, lovers, models, designers, make up artist,
and even photographers
hit me up at nichol.brooklyn@gmail.com
if you are interested in doing a collaboration.
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Happy Australia Day

2010-01-26T03:19:00.006+10:30

Photography by Nichol Brooklyn
Body art, make up & hair by Aleisha Gannon
Model: Lexy Stevens

Happy Australia Day, everyone!!!
Hope you have a great holiday,
while I'm gonna have some fun time hanging with my mates at the beach,
having the traditional Aussie BBQ =)
xoxoxoxox

STAN in Fashion

2010-01-23T18:26:00.017+10:30

Stan Walker, Winner of Australian Idol 2009
Photography by Nichol Brooklyn
Final retouching by Mark Zed

Meanwhile, Friend in Fashion is having a fashion giveaway - a lovely Hayley Kate dress.
Click here to enter =)

Have a great weekend, everyone
xoxoxooxox

The Untold Story

2010-01-22T04:25:00.004+10:30

The Untold Story
Wearing Supre Leotard

'Being a photographic artist who spends most of the time working behind the lense, I ain't a big fan of having my photos being taken or taking my own pictures. I hate to admit this - but I am a complex contradiction at times. I am no big fan of self portrait, deeming it as an act of narccissim, yet loving it to the bits on the other hand, as it is the sole channel which I could express my creativity with no limitation. I am pretty much a shy individual most of the time. I attempt to hide my face using a camera, sunnies, or whatever I could find as a prop when my pictures are being taken. Meanwhile, there is another outrageous side of me which is frigging at its best, wanting to be seen, and not to be concealed behind the lense. I have a passion in both fashion and photography. 'The Untold Story' is a collection of my very rare self portrait, being in front of the lense doing a one man show as the photographer, the make up artist, the stylist, the art director as well as the model.'

Please click here to vote for me =)
And thanks for your support and help.

Pardon me for the lack of updates,
life has been pretty full on with uni work, wedding photography
and lastly, church conference.

I had a chance to meet 09 Australian Idol winner - Stan Walker
and photoshoot him on Monday.
It was really amazing.
Pictures will be up soon,
I promise =)

Have a great Friday.
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Happy Festive!!!

2009-12-29T11:36:00.002+10:30

Summer dress - $4 from Harbor Town
Oversized acid wash denim shirt - Miss Gladys Symm Choons
Vintage belt - Supre
Studded Purse - Nine West
Watch - One Tea Spoon (free from Cleo)
Vintage boots - Doc Martens

Feliz Navidad!!!
And HELLO from Sydney!!!

I had an awesome Christmas with my Adelaidean homies over in Sydney. Great catch up, great company and not forgetting great food!!!

Just a short post on my Christmas/Boxing Day outfit shots
while waiting for my friends to pick me up
for some goodness Dim Sum in the city,
followed by Adriano Zumbo as tea.
Life is good!!!

Hope u all have a great time over the holidays...
xoxoxoxooxox

Ve-Vo Summer Collection 09/10

2009-12-22T22:44:00.006+10:30

Label: Ve-Vo Fashion by Yvonne Baulderstone
Hair/Make up: Kristy Bassett
Photography: Nichol Brooklyn

Just a short update of my recent fashion advertorial work and insight into some of Ve-Vo's latest summer collection while I'm blogging from Sydney.

Ve-Vo Fashion can be found at
547 Port Road, West Croydon, South Australia
Gilles Street Market, Adelaide
Online: laveraboutique.com.au

Ps:Please do join my Facebook Photography Page
Ps:The boxing day sale in Sportsgirl has already started and I've already nabbed myself some good deal =)

Have a great holidays and Christmas, everyone <3>

I See Toby Moulton & I Hear Christmas Carols

2009-12-20T16:52:00.002+10:30

Toby Moulton from Australian Idol 09 (Top 5)

Oversized festive tank - Supre
White basic tank - Miss Gladys Symm Choons
Navy skinny jeans - Gripp Jeans
Doc Marten's boots - Ebay
Watch - One Tea Spoon (from Cleo)

I'm in my yet another casual working clothes.
I'm currently loving the cooled down summer days as I could finally wear my newly bought Doc Martens boots two months ago.

Exactly a year ago, i started off taking photos for Paradise Community Church at Christmas Carols and my journey as a volunteer photographer in church began.
It's indeed a sweet one and I am really blessed to have learnt so much and get to know so many amazing people <3 <3 <3

Anyway, just a short entry before heading to Carols at Elder Park with my girlies and then Lobethal drive with the boys.

Gotta love Christmas.
Heading to Sydney for a week on Tuesday.
Can't wait to see my homies again.

ps: photos are taken by Jenna and Caz
pps: Toby is still single

xoxoxoxox

Award Piccies

2009-12-15T19:41:00.005+10:30

ps: my real name is Nicole Brooklyn YitMun Lee

As off yesterday, I've officially become an international multi awards winning photographer.
I just got notified that both Twilight inspired photos that I sent in had won 2 Bronze Awards from the International Aperture Awards 2009 =) =) =)

A big thanks to everyone who was involved in the shoot, MUA Kristy Bassett, Fashion Designer Yvonne Baulderstone of Vevo Fashion, my lovely models Deanna Freeth and Vanessa Bockmann as well as all my family and mates who have been really supportive of my work.

Pardon me for the lack of updates. I've been flooded with insanely busy schedule.
On a second note, I've already terminated my one year contract with the studio and am back into freelancing fashion work and am venturing into another new job, which I shall blog about it soon.

Gonna meet and photo shoot my favourite Australian Idol finalist,Toby Moulton this coming Friday. Can't wait =) =) =)

Til then. Much love.
xoxoxooxox

My Kinda Working Clothes

2009-12-07T13:12:00.007+10:30

the playsuit

the watch

White tank top - Miss Gladys Symm Choons
Playsuit - Little Potty Red Shoes
Watch - One Tea Spoon (FREE from Cleo Magazine)
Gladiator sandals (not shown) - flee market

This is what I wore to work last Saturday.

Had a busy schedule this week - a fashion shoot/parade and a vintage wedding on the weekend. I'm superb EXCITED!!!
And have i mentioned this???
Toby Moulton from this year's Australian Idol is coming to Christmas Carol next Friday, and I'll be the event photographer =) =) =)

At the moment, I'm trying to establish my portfolio, and fingers crossed, hope that I could be signed by an agent next year.
New York, baby!!! <3 <3 <3

xoxoxox

Nosferatu

2009-12-02T11:21:00.003+10:30

Luis García Craus © All rights reserved.

Photographer, Luis García Craus
Model, Noora Eronen (Traffic Models).
Stylism, Laura Ruiz Ray & Mariana Martinez.
Make up / Hairdo, Antonio Aguado.

Luis García Craus © All rights reserved.
http://www.luisgarciacraus.com/

Frankly speaking, I am no big fan of dark photography. All these Tim Burton wanna-bes who self-proclaim that their blood spilling, dark make up extravaganzas, outrageous suicidal dramatic images as photographic art has totally turned me off.

Enough said.

But I guess I was wrong.
The art of 'dark photography' is indeed really beautiful if one could nail it in perfection.

Meet Luis García Craus, this talented young photographer from Spain. I was totally amazed at how he sculptured and captured the art of dark photography and fashion so beautifully. It's dark and bold, yet so elegant and classy at the same time.

And that's just inspiring!

ps: All images above are copyrighted and I have got the permission to post them up on my blog from Luis =)

Happy Wednesday, everyone!!!
xoxoxox

The Weekend We Went For Clothing Exchange

2009-11-27T00:34:00.003+10:30

Amanda of Not So Naked

Coco of Not So Naked

And lastly, me

Oversize $3 vintage flora tank - Supre
Cotton blazer - Just Jeans
Black denim shorts - Bardot
Tights - Sportsgirl
Boots - Doc Martens
Totebag- Country Road

Sorry for the lack of updates and posting, life has been pretty insanely busy with endless photos editing.
Last weekends were awesome - Clothing Exchange with Lisa and the 'Not So Naked' girls - Amanda & Coco, followed by some opt shoping at Vinnies at Norwood on Saturday, and then church, hanging with my girlies, plus New Moon on Sunday.

New Moon is pretty amazing. Jacob is WOW!

Pardon me for the lack of quality in photos, I guess 30 minutes of brief editing is not exactly too impressive. Pictures were taken with a film camera. NOT!
Gotta get back to work again after getting back from Duke of York. Was nice seeing my lovely models - MC Kris and MC Scotty there =)

xoxoxox

I See Angelina Jolie

2009-11-24T05:08:00.006+10:30

Tattoo - Black & White

MUA/Body Art: Aleisha Gannon
Model: Lexy Stevens
Photography: Nichol Brooklyn

And finally, I'm done with the editing of my Hedi Slimane plus film photography inspired black and white shoot. It is indeed yet my another work with minimal equipment, using only natural lighting, with no flash, or studio lighting. Pardon me for the delay, I've been on my photographer's block recently.

Somehow I am getting sick of all these little things - guidelines, rules of thumb, judgements, framing, rules, technicals. And lastly, the unseen general rules in digital photography which states that a good photograph is one that is highly air brushed until the model looks like a 3D porcelain doll. Don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against air brushing, they are awesome images but I'm currently obsessed with film photography, especially its soft touch and grainy effect in the images. It's just a personal preference =)

It's almost 6am now. Time for bed. Hope that I'm getting my appointment letter soon.

Have a great day! Will post up weekends photos that I took with the Not So Naked girls - Amanda and Chanelle at the BMW Fashion Clothing Exchange soon.

PS: Lexy looks like Angelina Jolie =)
Sorry for the technical difficulties in viewing the pictures this noon, I was supposed to replace the old ones with the newly enhanced ones, but I totally forgot about it while answering a call from Dan of 'And Or With' and rushing to Mark's studio.

xoxoxox

We Are Handsome

2009-11-20T09:04:00.003+10:30

The Arabia

The Africa

The Jupiter

The Hollywood

The Miami

The Los Angeles

The Delaware

I'm not exactly a big fan of one-peice swim suit.
But these lovely handmade swimwears from We Are Handsome
Summer 2009/10 collections are just too hard to resist.

They are the collaboration of Sydney's creative businesses
such as Indhra Chagoury's Oscar & Elvis Swimwear
and Jeremy Somer's People Like Us

They are sold at AUD$180 each.

I personally love The Africa and The Hollywood.

Now it's time for some extra job to cash in for summer shopping spree.

Starving artist for hire here!

And TGIF!!! Hello weekends. Have a great one <3

xoxoxox

Parfum

2009-11-18T22:19:00.005+10:30

It has been an insanely tiring day. Had a 5 hours shoot with MUA/ body painting artist Aleisha Gannon of MAKEME DUTCHESS and Zoo Weekly model Lexy Stevens in the day, after rushing my 2500 words essay the night before.

Haven't exactly gone through all the pics yet, but it was definitely good fun working with these two amazing, talented girls <3 <3 <3

The 'tattoo' is actually body painting done by Aleisha using none other that liquid eyeliner. We were planning to do some black & white Hedi Slimane inspired shoot, but things took a massive turn during the shoot. Just gotta love the random surprises of fashion shoot sometimes =)

Stay tune for more updates. Have a great day.

xoxoxox

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Cheap & Chic

2009-11-16T09:04:00.002+10:30

tank top & skirt - Supre
belt - Ice
handbag - Sportsgirl
black sandals - Rubi Shoes
Sunglasses - YSL

Total cost of outfit : less than $70, excluding the overpriced YSL sunnies of course.

Pardon me for the lack of photographical skill and creativity in this post. They're just my quick outfit snapshots before the meeting with the directors at the Studio. The meeting went well, and I just can't wait to be done with uni and start working =)
Guess what? I get to be the stylist too <3

Love the casual, chic & energetic environment.
Had a great weekend hanging with my mates, chilling at the beach and Project 18:00.
Now, I'm back to reality and my 2500 words essays. God bless the archi-slaves.

Can't wait til Wednesday - shooting with the talented MUA - Aleisha Gannon and Zoo Weekly model - Lexy, chilling with my babe before she heads off to Melbourne and Cairns, and hitting Glenelg beach with the St Agnas crew in the evening.

On another note, the full video of Paris Fashion Week is up. Enjoy!

xoxoxox

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

2009-11-13T23:53:00.008+10:30

As off lately, I'm totally hooked with Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' music video.

It's fantabulous beyond words' description. I totally got blowned away by its avant garde fashion, styling, art direction and concept when i watched it for the first time. Fashion items featured Alexander McQueen, Rachel Barrett, Shinji Konishi, Vava Dudu, Franc Fernandez, Keko Hainswheeler, Benjamin Cho, Jaiden Rva James, Nasir Mazhar, Carrera, Alex Noble and RP Encore.

And yes, if you're a big fan of Alexander McQueen, you will definitely love this video. It's Alexander McQueen overdosed. <3 <3 <3

Read more about the fashion credits from the stylist Nicola Formichetti himself.

On another note, do support 'To Write Love On Her Arms' for a good cause.

Have a great weekend, everyone.
xoxoxox

CopsInJeans

2009-11-05T11:14:00.004+10:30

With the insanely busy schedule which pretty much comprises of final assignment, one flash project, Canon EOS 5 Photo Competition, Facebook is literally my social life and Ebay has become my new shopping ground.

Found this awesome Ebay store by the name of Cops In Jeans and I'm totally a fan now. If you're a big fan of vintage fashion goodies, make sure u check it out! It's a little pricey, but it worth every single penny.

And lastly, something worth to check out during the week:
Dylan & Ryley's House Party @ HQ Complex promo video
FAME Musical (local Adelaidean production)

Have a great week everyone.
xoxoxoxox

Absinthe Vol. 1: Vintage Quirks

2009-10-30T07:24:00.006+10:30

Absinthe, was borned on 29th October 2009.
It is my online fashion photographic art portfolio/gallery.
On another hand, I've finally set up my archives page.
Will probably be away from my blog for a while as finals are kicking in.
Til then. Much love.
xxxxx

LoveThis!

2009-10-25T17:49:00.003+10:30

image via Black October

Call me a photo geek if you have to. I'm totally loving this pic bcuz it's lovely, more so because it involves a camera in the picture. That's just so me!

Til then. xo

I Love The Glaring Sunlight

2009-10-22T02:52:00.004+10:30

Wearing: basic tank top, Factorie; high-waisted denim shorts, Mink Pink with Sportsgirl threads material necklace

It's yet another nice, warm, sunny day in Spring. Love, love, love this weather to the max! Hope it gonna stick around for a while <3

3 more weeks til the end of my 6 years uni life. Can't wait!

xo

Today, I Feel Like I'm in Neopolitan Dream

2009-10-19T17:46:00.007+10:30

Wearing: loose-fitting over sized tee, Mink Pink; Vintage customized high waisted denim shorts, Armani Exchange; knee length socks, Sportsgirl; Vintage 8 holes boots, Doc Martens; denim tote bag, Country Road and vintage sunnies, Cotton On.

I'm totally loving my new vintage high waisted denim shorts. Coco of Not So Naked gave it to me last night after youth church. Thanks hun <3>

And I'm totally loving today's sunny day. Yay for spring!!! =)

xo

The Slice of Life, Poladroid Fun & Love

2009-10-17T02:38:00.012+10:30

Self portraiture with Canon PowerShot Pro I

Outfit of the day:
Black loose crop tank: Dotti/$10; Loose fitting spagetti strip: Kookai/$19.95; Leather Tights: Equip/$29.90; White canvas shoes (8 holes): Target/$19.90; Vintage sunnies: Cotton On/$9.90

Sorry for the lack of updates. Life has been insanely busy. I had a second job interview/7 hours photoshoot sitting at a studio today, and this was what I wore to the interview =)

It was my first studio experience but it was heaps fun indeed. Hope I get the job though =)
On a lighter note, I heard one of the sweetest thing today from a guy who gave up his high profile job and life in Melbourne just to moved to Adelaide for his partner.

'I gave up my high life and job, but I get to be with the girl of my dream'

Awww... How sweet =)

I guess sometimes love just worths the sacrifice.

And lastly, my obsession for the past two days - POLADROID. Check it out, it's heaps cool.

Til then, peeps. much love.
xoxox

More Than Just Twilight

2009-10-07T16:19:00.004+10:30

Robert Pattinson by Hedi Slimane

for Another Man A/W 2009

EYE CANDY ALERT!!!

I first saw this series of new Robert Pattinson's photos in Kelly Smith's blog - Birdy and Me.

As much as I would love to keep myself cool and not jumping up and down, squeeking with joy like a crazy teeny blopper after seeing this series of photos, I gotta admit this - I'm really succumbed into this whole Robert Pattinson frenzy! Even the boys would have to agree with me. They can't deny the fact that these photos are GOLD!

Hedi Slimane is fantabulous. There is not even a single tinge of Twilight elements in these shots. Great job, I'll say!

And now, back to day dreaming that one day it will be my turn to take his pictures =)

The September Issue Part II: Vintage Love

2009-10-07T12:37:00.002+10:30

Model: Vanessa

Model: Deanna (Fox Models)

Credits:
Make Up/ Hair: Kristy Bassett
Styling: Vevo by Yvonne Baulderstone
Models: Deanna Freeth (Fox Models) and Vanessa Bockmann
And special thanks to Lesley for the use of her beautiful country house in Algate

The September Issue Part I: Dress in Spring

2009-10-01T23:20:00.008+09:30

Model: Deanna (Fox Models)

Model: Vanessa

The September Issue, a collaboration project that I did in mid September with Adelaide Make Up Artist Kristy Bassett, featuring vintage fashion from Vevo by Yvonne Baulderstone. It was named after the documentary show about Anna Wintour which was released in early September this year. This was my first formal fashion shoot and it was great working with so many talented people in Adelaide.

Credits:
Make Up/ Hair: Kristy Bassett
Styling: Vevo by Yvonne Baulderstone
Models: Deanna Freeth (Fox Models) and Vanessa Bockmann
And special thanks to Lesley for the use of her beautiful country house in Algate

Jennifer Hawkins: Candid, B&W and Vintage

2009-09-26T03:05:00.008+09:30

This is absolutely a candid shot that I took off Jennifer Hawkins when I saw her at Cosi Swimwear Launch about 2-3 weeks ago. She's definitely a stunner! I just can't stop but falling in love with black and white portraiture again =)

Vote for Coco!

2009-09-25T23:20:00.006+09:30

A friend of mine, Chanelle Leslie aka. Coco from Not So Naked fashion blog, has just entered DKNY Break the Rules competition and would definitely love your vote =)

Just click here and here to vote for her.

Vote* for your favorite look and you could win US$300 every week.

On a second note, my recent September fashion shoot with Adelaidean label Vevo Fashion featuring make up artist Kristy Bassett is going to be up soon. I got some of them printed out today, fantabulous I'll say =)

Changing Room

2009-09-20T13:08:00.004+09:30

From left: Imogen, Simon and Amanda
Taken at bU Fashion Parade 09 backstage

bU Spring 2009 Fashion Parade

2009-09-19T02:25:00.006+09:30

Chilli Mint

Whistles

Chasing Nel

Shoes by Gary Castles Sydney, clothes by Roger David

LAX?

Last August, I was really honored to be part of the awesome bU Fashion Parade photography team, working along with Tim Christinat from Loud Whisper, Matt Georg and Vanessa Farah to cover the event for our church.

The stage decoration, art direction were spectacular with a tinge of 'Alice in Wonderland' theme. Fantabulous, I'll say. My favourite moment was when the Gary Castle Shoes models walking down the runway with the designer's shoes on the tray. WOW! I got totally blown away by that when I was watching their rehearsal the night before.

On a side note, I met Nathan Strempel from Big Brother 08, host of Xtreme Sports Hour at the end of the event =)

bU official site: http://www.bu.org.au/

Other reads:
- Not So Naked Part I
- Not So Naked Part II

Other gallery:
- GLAM Adelaide (photo by Nuovogue)

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ps: All photos in this post unless otherwise noted are under the copyrights of bU, Paradise Community Church and Nichol Brooklyn.

Introducing: Noelle Kan (Sydney)

2009-09-17T22:39:00.000+09:30

Clothes & make up by Noelle Kan, Model: Izzy D

Last July, I did a spontaneous fashion shoot with a good friend of mine, Noelle Kan during my shopping trip in Sydney.

Noelle Kan is a budding fashion design student from Whitehouse Institute of Design in Sydney. She won The Cue Clothing Co. 2008 Award – For excellence and innovation in fashion and design and has completed an internship with them in 2009. She is also a winner of 'The Spirit of The Black Dress 2009' which is being featured in Melbourne Spring Fashion Week.

Noelle is now in the midst of working on her graduate collection. Can't wait to see her new collection.

Other reads:
- The Spirit of The Black Dress
- Style Melbourne

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Knit for Winter & Spring

2009-09-14T00:08:00.003+09:30

Chloe Castledine

Claudia Monique

Portraiture Photoshoot with the Moldovan sisters back in July. Catch them in action in FAME the Musical from 23rd October to 7th November 2009 at Shedley Theatre, Elizabeth.

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Prologue of The Sweet Escape

2009-09-13T21:21:00.002+09:30

The stress and tension in life is beyond comprehension, stress-induced insomnia is a slow suicidal agent, one needs to be reminded that life is indeed more than what's on the freakin work desk.

Assignments could just wait!

Sunny days are not meant to be wasted!

Call me a procrastinator if you have to, but I'm well assured that I do deserve my one day break, which pretty much consist of family lunch, a fun day at the show with my mates, and of course not to forget to mention, a sacred space where I can rant and ramble with no guilt or shame.

Hence, it marks the beginning of the journey of a sweet escape!

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