Like autumnal trees humans regenerate by shedding memories, grief, outdated connections and painful experiences to continually evolve, change and grow anew. I created it as a reminder that change is only a decision away for those who feel stuck in difficult circumstances.
The model, Maddy Webster, was photographed in studio and composited onto a background taken at Norfolk Island. I used the dispersion effect editing technique on her dress and face using leave shaped Photoshop brushes. Each of the flying leaves was collected from my surrounding neighbourhood and photographed individually.