Lysarian Creations Photography

#life #livesgoeson #stress #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalwellness #mentalillness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealth #takecareofyourself #loss #virus #lovedones #checkonyourfriends #copingmechanisms #besafe #loveyourself #loveothers #montereyartist #montereyphotographer #californiaphotographer #LysarianCreations #lysarin

I'm finally getting my webstore updated! Go to my website (link in my bio) and click on "Buy Art" to browse. I admit it looks better on a desktop than on a phone, but it's coming along quite nicely. Remember that I'm raising money for those who need it and in this time of uncertainty, there are a lot of people in need. Please help if you can. I sell art for all budgets with refrigerator magnets starting at $10. Every bit helps. #SellArtToChangeLives #store #shoponline #webstore #artstore #artforsale #helpmehelpothers #helpingothers #forothers #liveforothers #thoseinneed #charity #donatetoday #donations #pleasehelp #website #websiteupdate #LysarianCreations #montereyphotographer #montereyartist #doingthemostgood https://www.instagram.com/p/B-St6Fyg6F2/?igshid=yx8pzf4rgvnd

That awkward moment when you're doing a little street photography and your subject notices you and gets angry. #seagulls #birds #birdphotography #seabirds #wildlifephotography #gulls #westerngull #practiceshoot #practicerun #montereyphotographer #monterey #montereybay #pacificcoast #birdsarecool #loverspoint #pacificcoast #pacificgrove #streetphotography #nothappyaboutphoto #angry #angrybird #angrybirds #nophotosplease #nopictures #streetphotographerproblems (at Lovers Point Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QLmgRg5Gv/?igshid=ijvhhtgrgs3o

While the Shelter in Place order is in affect, I've been finding things to photograph other than models. Decided to practice some wildlife photography with the local wildlife. #seagulls #birds #birdphotography #seabirds #wildlifephotography #gulls #westerngull #practiceshoot #practicerun #montereyphotographer #monterey #montereybay #pacificcoast #birdsarecool #loverspoint #pacificcoast #pacificgrove (at Lover's Point Beach, Monterey, Ca.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QGmVJAOew/?igshid=16i3h7ak7upo8

"...sailing proudly down the stream toward them, they saw a swan of great size. The water rippled on either side of the white breast beneath its curving neck. Its beak shone like burnished gold, and its eyes glinted like jet set in yellow stones; its huge white wings were half lifted. A music came down the river as it drew nearer; and suddenly they perceived that it was a ship, wrought and carved with elven-skill in the likeness of a bird." -The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring This isn't quite as awe inspiring as the swan ships of Lothlorian... But it's charming? And the tractor and pick up truck are perfectly on brand for the Golden Harbor of the Grey Havens, right? #lotr #lordoftherings #fellowshipofthering #tolkien #swanships #swanboats #greyhavens #goldenharbor #intothewest #undyinglands #cunstruction #loverspoint #lordoftheringshumor #thelordoftherings #elvan #elven #monterey #pacificgrove #aman #toleressëa #toleressea #eldar #ainur #valinor #belegear https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KrO74ApJO/?igshid=xlzsb5rjzkli

I can't wait to work with @medusagore again! Of course, with this virus, I can't wait to work with a lot of models again. I have some ambitious shoot ideas and just need the chance to go out and make them a reality! One more throwback from my second @eventsbyhazel event that I attended. . #EventsByHazel #LysarianCreations . #tattooedandpierced #tattooartist #tattooedmodel #medusa #curlyhair #brickwall #againstthewall #gorgeousmodel #groupphotoshoot #groupshoot #artistmodel #artistlife #blackandwhitemodel #throwback #darkvibes #fujifilmgfx #gfx50r #montereyphotographer #fresnomodel https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IswqIhuV0/?igshid=1tm79c0p2ell

I like to post in groups of three when I can. So here's another shot of @medusagore from one of the @eventsbyhazel group photoshoot events. . This time, in color! . #EventsByHazel #LysarianCreations . #tattooedandpierced #tattooartist #tattooedmodel #medusa #curlyhair #intheleaves #innature #groupphotoshoot #groupshoot #artistmodel #artistlife #blacklace #greenhair #greenhairdontcare #blackandwhitemodel #throwback #darkvibes #fujifilmgfx #gfx50r #montereyphotographer #fresnomodel https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Ikb4VgP8X/?igshid=1tgqff2ican8t

Throwback to this shot with the model, artist, and tattooist @medusagore I've gotten amazing photos with her both times I've worked with her. Both glamour shots and shots like this one here. You can see her artwork here @morewicked #EventsByHazel #LysarianCreations #medusa #curlyhair #intheleaves #innature #groupphotoshoot #groupshoot #artistmodel #artistlife #blackandwhitemodel #throwback #darkvibes #fujifilmgfx #gfx50r #montereyphotographer #fresnomodel https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IBDyHAnme/?igshid=13wsrpdx1abwd

One more beauty shot. Now that the Coronavirus has caused Monterey County to into a period of "Shelter in Place", guess I'm going to catch up on some photo editing... Stay safe out there. #shelterinplace #monterey #montereyphotographer #montereycounty #portrait #headshot #coronavirus #covıd19 #tree #girlinatree #sittinginatree #notquitequarantined #notquarantined #shelterinplaceorder #findshelter #stayhome #socialdistancing #socialdistance https://www.instagram.com/p/B93HFQtA_fH/?igshid=18tmxxie4sjif

Her eyes are gorgeous! Model: @_valerie_crane_ #meme #blueeyes #intenseeyes #brighteyes #thoseeyestho #shessocutetho #shessopretty #photoshop #photoshopped #realistic #realism #inthegrass #modelinahat #modelwearingahat #hatmodel #lyinginthegrass #photographyjoke #itbelikethatsometimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B90Ky3WAH4F/?igshid=y5aihof4sert

It was time for a happy post. Something silly to brighten your day in case you're struggling to smile. Here's my friend @_valerie_crane_ in a bunch of behind the scenes photos. She's just so super cute all the time! #smile #smiletoday #cute #behindthescenes #soocute #flowerdress #photoshoot #funmodel #adorbs #adorable #grumpyface #havingfun #suchafunday #dontforgettosmile #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #lifeishard #gooutandplay #playisimportant #playingoutside #grassyfields (at Visalia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xUr6-AQe7/?igshid=ixuznbevbybk

@_valerie_crane_ usually shoots in studio situations, so she was ecstatic about getting to shoot not only on location, but also out in nature. She's a free spirit and loves to get the chance to go out and make beautiful photos. #fineartphotography #fineart #fineartmodel #field #grassyfields #fresnomodel #tularemodel #montereyphotographer #befree #serenity #freedom #freespirit #naturalbeauty #naturalplaces #freedomofexpression #bewhoyouwanttobe #elegantportrait #artist #fujifilm #centralvalley #californiaartist #californiaphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uB6fbgkys/?igshid=3zd12ln03pag

*Swipe through, the last two make this set!* Happy international women's day! ♥️ Shout-out to all the incredible women in my life! I'm blessed to know so many incredible women! Beautiful, talented, intelligent, and kind. There's nothing wrong with wanting to look your best, but there's also nothing wrong with wanting to be comfortable and to appreciate yourself exactly how you are! I'm also so proud of all of your hard work, your accomplishments, for the goals you've achieved, and for simply being the strong ladies you are! Quick shout-out to some of the most inspirational women I know: @ciarraparra @hazelvellichor @mdarlingfitness @kittymorningstar @xanthiaudo @jadeishlife @pixiesbigwhy Even though I only know half of you in "real life", I have so much respect for all of you and you all inspire me! #womenempowerment #womensday #internationalwomensday #strongwomen #strongwoman #inspirationalwoman #inspirationalwomen #hardworkingwomen #leadlikeawoman #ladiesday #strongladies #incrediblewomen #womenarefriendsnotfood #lovetheskinyourein #lifteachotherup #celebratewomen #celebratewomeneveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fK30mAt8S/?igshid=1cnwe1fbptpqw

I do a lot of work with mirrors. There's something about the indirectness of shooting through a mirror that allows my models to focus on themselves and not on the fact there's a camera pointed at their face. How we see ourselves isn't always how others see us. We have to learn to look past our faults, not the behaviors we can change, please recognize how you can better yourself, don't look past those faults, but look past our own criticisms of our appearance. Be sure to recognize the things we like when we look in the mirror, and upon self reflection, remind yourself what you're doing right and what you like about yourself. Nourish those attributes. It's a tricky balance trying to truly see ourselves. To judge ourselves. To be honest with ourselves. But to do so in order to better ourselves. A mirror isn't so we can tear ourselves down, but so that we can see ourselves more clearly, improve what we like, and change what we don't. #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthawareness #bethereforeachother #bethereforyourfriends #bethereforyourstrugglingfriends #mirrorselfie #mirrorphoto #mirrorshoot #reflection #selfreflection #reflecting #friendshipisagift #friendship #takealookinthemirror #thankful #goodfriend #shoutout #honestwithyourself #bekindtoyourself #lovetheskinyourein #loveyourself #supportyourfriends #lifecanbehard https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZoD0YgOtw/?igshid=1fb2p6k8sqi5n

Ok, some of you have been checking in on me due to my recent posts. First off, Thank you for checking on me, I appreciate you all so much. Secondly, don't worry, I've been in a reflective state as of late. You know, my whole life was kinda uprooted and now I'm in a new city with a new job trying to get used to a new life. And apart from missing all my friends who are now much further away, I've been happy here. I find the ocean to be relaxing, I'm so glad I'm so close to it now. The weather here is much nicer, I can get out and walk, I'm not trapped indoors for most of the year. I've settled in and am ready to get back to my artwork and my photography. I'm looking forward to doing more creative projects and to start raising money to help people again. I've already come across a couple of causes I want to help here. So please, buy art from me to help others. And on a technical camera note: this is the same photo all three times, just cropped. You gotta love those 51 megapixels of the Fujifilm GFX #sellingarttochangelives #happy #happyness #getbackup #fallseventimesstandupeight #doingwell #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillnessawareness #montereyphotographer #thankful #ilovemyfriends #girlinatree #treeclimber #sittinginatree #flowerdress #fujifilm #fujifilmgfx #gfx #gfx50r #crop #mediumformat #digitalmediumformat (at Kaweah Oaks Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XAGz6g-mn/?igshid=xzwwsmw0bsd7

@littlevenuswitch has had a lot of ups and downs in her life. Everything from family issues, to bad relationships, to moving cross country only to find her living situation was pulled from under her, to mental health struggles. And yet, she's a fighter. She's been working her way back from nothing, training for a new career, and has just been an absolute inspiration. I know our photoshoots have helped her to rebuild her confidence and self image when she wasn't in the best place. And I hope she knows her friendship and that by her just being there for me through my toughest time has meant the world to me. She was the first one to wrap me in a tight hug and say "I love you" after my ambulance ride and hospital visit this past June. So this is more an appreciation post than an awareness post, but here's the take away: sometimes what your struggling friends need is to simply know that they are appreciated, that they are loved, and that even the simplest show of kindness can have the biggest impact. #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthawareness #bethereforeachother #bethereforyourfriends #bethereforyourstrugglingfriends #mirrorselfie #mirrorphoto #mirrorshoot #reflection #selfreflection #reflecting #friendshipisagift #friendship #takealookinthemirror #thankful #goodfriend #shoutout #supportyourfriends #lifecanbehard https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R3GC1JwD2/?igshid=19941som9um0t

Thank you @ciarraparra, thank you for your kind words and your friendship. Also, I'm proud of you for all you have accomplished and for your willingness to share and be so vulnerable on a public platform like this. I'm glad my presence in your life has been a good thing and that photography has brought you as much healing as it has. I also wanted to share this post from @photowife_photolife. Without her, I would probably no longer be in this world. She was there for me when no one else was. Thank you. We all have our struggles to face, but struggles should never be faced alone. Please reach out, stay close to your loved ones. If you feel no one understands you, seek out those who do. Find others with similar struggles, a support group if you will. And seek medical help. Therapy is a wonderful thing and can help you turn your life around. You don't have to face this world alone. #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthadvocacy #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalillness #findhelp #dontgiveup #peoplewanttobeheard #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #dontdoitalone #thankyoufriend #friendsarefamily #bekindtoyourself #loveyourself #bewell #therapy #therapyisnotadirtyword #depressionawareness #speakout #awareness #raiseawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/B9JG3nogAlQ/?igshid=adg57mo4d1og