Photography

“Rebel Without a Cause” 19 x 13 

Inspired by James Dean, this piece captures the timeless glow of old Hollywood, beauty framed by shadows. In black and white, it reflects the rebel spirit, the fleeting spark of youth, and the quiet tragedy behind the legend. 

Molly Milligan

“Please let me keep this memory, just this one” 18 x 12 

This concept explores the feeling of being slowly erased from memory, as if you’re fading into the past while time continues to move forward without you. It reflects the fragility of memory and identity, and the painful realization that moments, people, and even parts of yourself can disappear as life goes on, caught between remembering and forgetting. 

It reveals themes of memory, nostalgia, and the struggle to let go of the past while the world continues to change around you. The piece uses symbols of time and memory. The model embodies this theme through her resemblance to Clementine from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a film that also deals with memory, love, and the desire to erase pain. Through these visual and cinematic references, the work becomes a meditation on the intertwining of time, memory, and emotion. 

“Manic” 13 x 20 

This piece captures a rush of euphoria that borders on chaos, a dizzying, electric state where everything moves too fast to hold. It’s the beauty and madness of feeling too much, all at once. 

“Fallen Star” 12 x 18 

This image, titled “Fallen Star,” draws inspiration from The Neighbourhood’s album Chip Chrome and the Mono-Tones and its recurring star motif. The model’s silver-painted face references the band’s lead singer, Chip Chrome, embodying the album’s futuristic, metallic aesthetic. Set outdoors, the image features stars scattered across the snow, symbolizing the idea of a fallen star, something once bright and distant that has now descended to earth. The cold, open environment mirrors the emotional distance expressed in the lyric from “Fallen Star” by The Neighbourhood: 

“Further apart, the closer that we are, 

I’ll keep you far away from me like a star, 

Hard not to fall for you, I gave you all my heart.” 

The background, resembling outer space, reinforces the feeling of distance and fading connection. Visually, the image contrasts stargazing and falling, reflecting the band’s ongoing themes of change, longing, and transformation, capturing a moment where beauty, loss, and distance intertwine. 

“Making a fool of myself” 12 x 18 

“Making a Fool of Myself” explores themes of imposter syndrome, alienation, and the conflict between outer appearance and inner emotion. The work visualizes the experience of feeling out of place and struggling with identity, of performing normality while concealing insecurity beneath a constructed façade. With a playful exterior and sombre expression, it reflects the emotional tension of someone hiding pain behind a mask. Through this visual metaphor, the piece examines the idea of “making a fool” of oneself both literally, through the clown imagery, and metaphorically, as a representation of internal struggle, self-doubt, and the performance of identity in a world that demands conformity. 

“I know” 12 x 18

This image takes inspiration from Odell’s live performance of “I Know,” particularly the raw piano solo during the bridge. That moment feels deeply honest and vulnerable - a realization that something once beautiful has come to an end. I used rim lighting to express that emotional fragility: the subject surrounded by darkness, holding onto the last trace of light. It’s a visual metaphor for reflection and loss. 

“Mirrored Muse”  12 x 18 

This project explores makeup as a powerful expression of self and identity, moving beyond conventional beauty standards to celebrate individuality, creativity, and transformation. Instead of acting as a mask or a means of conformity, makeup is reimagined as a form of empowerment, a visual language for emotion, attitude, and authenticity. Visually, the photoshoot merges the timeless allure of Hollywood glamour with bold, experimental colour, drawing inspiration from the grunge-meets-elegance aesthetic of ’90s Vogue editorials. 

“Angel Face” 12 x 12 

This image takes inspiration from Stephen Sanchez’s album Angel Face, which embodies the glamour and romance of old Hollywood. Shot in the studio against a dark red backdrop, the scene captures the cinematic mood of the album’s storytelling, a blend of love, fame, and tragedy. Trying to recreate the timeless elegance of the Angel Face aesthetic. The composition evokes the album cover’s dramatic tone, symbolizing themes of passion, desire, and vintage allure. 

“Saltburn” 13 x 18 

This photoshoot is inspired by the film Saltburn, specifically the scene depicting Felix before his death. The image explores the film’s central contrast between beauty and tragedy, capturing a moment that feels both romantic and devastating. The visual elegance of this scene creates a haunting tension between life and loss. By recreating this scene, the photoshoot reflects the point where aesthetics and emotion collide, evoking the same timeless, cinematic quality that makes the original moment so visually and emotionally powerful. 

The Tom Odell Series 

My concept was inspired by the music and emotional storytelling of Tom Odell. Each photograph in this three-part series reflects a different song and captures the feelings of love, loss, and reflection that run through his work. Using light and tone, I aimed to translate sound into emotion, creating visual interpretations of his lyrics and performances. 

“Rock 'N' Roll Star” 20  x 12 

This picture captures the Rockstar Girlfriend aesthetic with striking contrasts and daring visuals. Bold, rebellious, and effortlessly confident, it fuses glam and grunge to convey the attitude and energy of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. 

“I see the darkness, where you see the light” 18 x 12 

This image explores the space between light and dark, inspired by Odell’s “Black Friday.” I focused on the lyrics “I look in the mirror and wonder, what has happened to me?” and “It’s all in my head, it’s all in my mind. I see the darkness where you see the light.” The mirror becomes a symbol of introspection - confronting change, identity, and the blurred boundaries between hope and despair. This piece bridges the two worlds of the series: the brightness of “Magnetised” and the shadow of “I Know.” 

“Love is like a flower in the snow” 12 x 12 

I focused on the lyric, "Love is like a flower in the snow." From the song "Magnetised". The flower symbolizes fragility, rarity, and beauty, while the snow represents the harshness of the environment. The idea is that a flower cannot survive in the snow, reflecting the difficulties of love. It also touches on being drawn to someone who doesn't feel the same way and the complexities of those feelings, how love can paralyze you.