Papaya! Collaboration Photos!

SO happy to finally share these on here! I was so honored to collaborate with Papaya! on this creative adventure. It was an experiment on both ends coming together and seeing what happens. These self portraits are inspired by the colors and positive affirmations that I resonated with in Artist Anahata Katkins beautiful artwork. I played off the teals, pinks, reds mainly in the pieces when styling this shoot. Of course I had to add flowers which I love and see floating everywhere in her artwork. The beautiful leaves were added by Papaya for their lookbook which you can check out on their site called Temple Rose! Love how it came together in the end and hope you enjoy them too!

XO

Feda

Papaya Collaboration: Creative Process, Color, and Inspiration

The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.

Hans Hofmann 

A few months ago I was sent a beautiful box of goodies by Papaya as part of a fun collaboration. I shot a few self portraits inspired by the beautiful colors and women created by artist Anahata katkin. I have been a looong time fan of her work and Papaya so this whole thing was surreal for me.

I was given creative freedom with what to create so initially I had no idea what direction I would take. I was most inspired by the COLOR and positive vibes throughout the pieces. The quote above is one of the many beautiful and inspiring quotes that run throughout Papaya. In terms of color I was really feeling the pinks and teals surrounded by a darker backdrop. From there I started playing around with different shades in my makeup collection, and the patterns and textures in my clothing and accessories. I was also really inspired by the flowers in her work and wanted to incorporate those as well. These images show some of the initial play time I did. I will be sharing the final portraits in the next post!

XO
Feda

Featured!! on artist Anahata Katkin's blog!

So incredibly honored to be featured over on artist Ahahata Katkin's blog! So surreal as I've been a big fan of her work and Papaya! for years. annnddd we're collaborating! The overwhelming beauty and spirit of this brand gets me inspired on so many levels.

Check it out at http://anahata.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/06/the-eclectic-photographer-feda-eid.html

If you haven't already go see her daily musing on instagram and her website.
If you like this card and pretty stationary/art with an uplifting message browse the Papaya website and be amazed!

Much love,
Feda

Spark Some Light

"You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world."

Oprah Winfrey

Last week one of my favorite artists, Anahata Katkin shared one of my images on her IG. I literally went under the covers and screamed for a second. She probably does not know this but her work and beautiful uplifting sayings inspired me during a difficult time in my life. Way before I found photography, I was an artsy person that decided to pursue a degree in nursing. I wanted to help people so I put art to the side and did something else. I ended up failing out of the program by .3 and I was devastated but a year later I took a photography course and it changed my life. Is it a walk in the park now? Not at all, it is FULL of struggle, but it is the good kind of struggle where you feel you are becoming the best version of yourself. I quoted Oprah above because I truly believe the best way to help others is to be YOU, whatever that encompasses. Only good can come when you feel the light inside of yourself. When you do more of what makes you spark you give light to the spark in others. That is exactly what her work did for me during those moments of uncertainty and soul searching. For that I am thankful. This card sums up my journey called life and I'm in love. I get to stare at this baby every day now and stay inspired.

To see more Anahata check out her website http://www.anahataart.com/ and blog  http://anahata.typepad.com/. You can also get this card and other goodies over at her company http://papayaart.com/.

Keep sparking, and shine some light wherever you go. You never know how it may help someone else on their journey.

Much love,
Feda

P.S. Update: If you follow me on instagram then you probably have seen this image and the little blurb above but I wanted to share it over on the blog as well. I have been busy catching up with some photography editing/work and slacking on the blog. I do have tons of projects in the works but I want to keep the content quality up so they will take some time to finalize. XO