Community Spotlight: Belle Kringas

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Today we are featuring one of the co hosts of the upcoming SYD PORTS 2 Meet (event registration below) Belle Kringas. Belle shoots some pretty unreal portraits, with a combination of great composites and portrait work. Belles work is all about the surreal and it really is out of this world.

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I knew I had to visit The East Asiatic Company whilst I was in Bangkok.. Seeing photos of glass looking shards glimmering in light, walking through and reading all the artists stories.. My favourite part of traveling is the people, and I can’t wait to explain some of the experiences i’ve had on my stories. ?? #instagram #fatalframes #heatercentral #agameofportraits #createexploretakeover #shotzdelight #aov #agameoftones #heatercentral #creativetones #milliondollarvisuals #portraitmode #moodygrams #bevisuallyinspired #awesupply #bangkok #way2ill #gramslayers #lightroom #artofvisuals #eclectic_shotz #quietthechaos #adobelightroom #visualambassadors #instadaily #777luckyfish #tonekillers #thailand #artoninstagram #voyaged @portrait_vision @moodyports @pursuitofportraits @awesupply @earth_portraits

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How did you start photography? What inspires you?

I started photography as a means to push myself. With a mission to take photos, came no excuses. I HAD to meet new people, venture to new places and trust myself. NOW my inspiration comes from people’s stories, connecting and sharing with others to create something ethereal.

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Driving to every skatepark we could think of, shooting until 2 am in the morning.. Hands frozen, laughing until it was literally painful. This shot was was taken with @lilmisspho braving the cold and @jamtuna working up at sweat running around the skate bowl. By dragging fairy lights around the bowl, this long exposure created ribbons of light. I love how spontaneous and dedicated we became, tell me if you try out this technique and tag me in the shots! Check out my stories to watch the process, created using Lightroom cc for mobile. @adobe @lightroom #adobelightroomcc #adobepartner #adobe #globalnightsquad #fatalframes #heatercentral #agameofportraits #createexploretakeover #shotzdelight #aov #agameoftones #heatercentral #creativetones #milliondollarvisuals #enter_imagination #moodygrams #bevisuallyinspired #awesupply #way2ill #gramslayers #artofvisuals #eclectic_shotz #quietthechaos #visualambassadors #tonekillers #symetricalmonsters #artoninstagram #adobe_popofcolor

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Top 3 photo locations

Pyrmont. Where luminescent sculptures, skyscraper lit waters and killer views of the anzac bridge are found.
Catherine Hill Bay, with the most scenic bridge and waters.
Sydney CBD, as every corner or store can spark inspiration.

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Looking like an anime protagonist throwing this material around, even if an idea sounds weird/funny try it out. What’s there to lose? @shannellesipe ? #fatalframes #theIMAGED #heatercentral #agameofportraits #portraitphotography #portraits #createexploretakeover #inspiration #shotzdelight #aov #agameoftones #heatercentral #creativetones #milliondollarvisuals #portraitmode #moodygrams #bevisuallyinspired #awesupply #sony #gramslayers #lightroom #artofvisuals #eclectic_shotz #quietthechaos #surreal #visualambassadors #tonekillers #symetricalmonsters #artoninstagram #portraitgallery @portrait_vision @portraitstream @portraits_mf @moodyports @pursuitofportraits @awesupply @earth_portraits

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Top photo tip

Keep watching others. Ask for advice, learn from the creatives around you, because no one is above or below you. Stay humble and happy that everyone you meet today, knows something you don’t.