Childhood Dreams Temporarily Lost:
As a child I have always had high interest in photography. Yes, most little girls dream of becoming the next super model, but I was most interested in the one whom opened the door to the possibility. As a young girl I would buy fashion magazines to admire the beauty on every page, however with an entirely different view. I was intrigued with how this person holding the camera could capture a still moment that held so much life. I would study the pages one by one captivated by the intensity of the look in the eyes, the strategically but yet delicately placed limbs, the colors, shadows that were cast mathematically by nature. I started using my little sister as my subject. I had her up in trees, on fence tops, you name it and she was there. She had no choice. I was in love.... with both male and female form......and then I grew up.
Retouched:
Twenty years later after a thick in dog crap divorce, I decided to rediscover myself again and who I was as a person. My name is Mandy Maurie Black. I am not only a mother, daughter, sister, nor ex wife, but a beautiful woman. A beautiful woman full of life still lies within me. I would glance in the mirror at myself and see in my eyes all that I have lived so far. And then it hit me!! The intensity in my eyes.... The soft but yet hard look in my features!! What I was glancing upon was my soul. My life experiences!! That’s what the person behind the camera captures!! Your soul!!! The love, passion, hate, hurt, joy, innocence. All the emotions one holds within!!! My childhood passion began to reemerge.
My Inspiration:
During the mists of my self rediscovery, I met my inspiration. Eric G...Gea Photography. He wanted so badly to shoot my pictures and was patient with my many cancellations. I was too fat, I was too old, I wasn't model material, I need to hit the gym first!! All these negative thoughts only temporarily held me back. I finally gave in and will never ever regret it!!
My first shoot:
I was so nervous!! I had to have a couple drinks just to take the edge off!! It was amazing!! The heat from the lights, the music pumping, the fan blowing my hair around, the feeling of empowerment, the stage!! Every emotion I had began to express itself. I was sexy, I was innocent, I want a divorce, I cant be alone, I’m a player, I want to be played, I hate you, I love you, don’t screw with me, maybe I'll let you screw with me. I’m a mother, a daughter, a sister, a woman. I am Mandy Maurie Black. You name it, in that moment I felt all of it!
~Welcome To Kitty Kat Studio~
Here, you are able to run free and wild. No need to hold back anything!! I want to see it in every expression of your body, and every look in your eyes. You are a beautiful form of thought and creation. Show me what you've got.
~M Maurie
If you would like to view more of my work check me out here!!
http://www.myspace.com/diamondbutterfly75
You can also email me at this address...kittykatstudio@sbcglobal.net
P.S. ... Yes, there are quite a few photos that you will see that are of myself.Although I do not consider myself a model, I have done some work. I am a photographer as well as an editor. I not only do your shoot but I also do your edit work. My rates are at this time, below half of what the going rates are. You will be very pleased. My true payment to myself is the love & passion I have for what I do!! As well as how I can make the one in front of the camera feel the same.
I want to give credits to Eric G of Gea photography as well as all the Kitty Kat Models!! My new friend and make up artist Sharleen!!! For with out any of them Kitty Kat Studio would not be!!
Thank You!!
~M
