Photos by Melissa Rae
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Within the past couple of weeks I've been working on my blog Little Rae of Light. I just recently published my second post and would love for you all to check it out. I'm slowly transitioning over from having a focus on photography to becoming a blogger. I hope you're all along for the journey!
www.littleraeoflight.com
12/07/2016
As most of you are aware I haven't been dedicated as much time to photography at this current time. I, however, have been doing a lot of writing for BuzzFeed Community. With my ever growing interest in entertainment and popular culture I have decided to restart my blog in 2017. Within the upcoming weeks I will be dedicating my time to getting it up and running.
Until then you can follow me at Little Rae of Light for updates!
Cheers,
Melissa
10/02/2016
Writing this gave me pure joy. Gilmore Girls
10 Reasons Christopher Hayden Was The Worst “Gilmore Girls” Character
10/02/2016
The Gilmore Girls revival is quickly approaching which means it's time for another quiz, brought to you by yours truly!
Which “Gilmore Girls” Character Are You Based On Your Food Preferences?
07/29/2016
I recently attended the Future Now tour in Buffalo and Toronto, it's only natural that I would throw together this post about the always inspiring Demi Lovato!
Community Post: 19 Times Demi Lovato Inspired Us With Her Words So that you, too, can rise like a skyscraper.
06/07/2016
UnREAL is the best show you didn't know you were missing.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/littleraeoflight/12-times-rachel-goldberg-from-aunreala-made-y-1q5mu?utm_term=.toEGDrxKv0
Community Post: 12 Times Rachel Goldberg From “UnREAL” Made You Say, "Me As An Adult" The manipulative bitch you can't help but love.
05/27/2016
05/14/2016
New Gilmore Girls post on BuzzFeed Community
cc: BuzzFeed https://www.buzzfeed.com/littleraeoflight/16-actors-who-played-more-than-one-character-on-a-1q5mu?utm_term=.mxd9Zelnby #.opNWMkwm2n
Community Post: 16 Actors Who Played More Than One Character On “Gilmore Girls” They thought we wouldn't notice.
05/13/2016
In my spare time I write Gilmore Girls articles for BuzzFeed
https://www.buzzfeed.com/littleraeoflight/25-things-every-gilmore-girls-fan-should-have-if-1q5mu?utm_term=.wf9B3R9Kwl #.qwwGbzdJXM
Community Post: 29 Things Every “Gilmore Girls” Fan Should Have (If They Don't Already) It's a lifestyle. It's a religion.
05/10/2016
If anyone is interested in becoming a part of my Skin Deep series please contact me.
05/01/2016
Everyone bears scars, some just happen to be more visible than others. This series, Skin Deep, explores the themes of pain, suffering and perseverance that emerge from the main subject; type. The idea of using words to express our feelings is not a new concept; as humans do this on the daily. Words have the ability to haunt our thoughts, which stick with us long after the imperative moments. Words that will slowly disappear as time goes on and we learn to move forward with our lives. But, at the same time words, such as the ones in these photographs, have physicality.
The words and thoughts presented in this series are those of my subjects. Whether it was a memory, something they think of when they see that mark, or proof of their endurance - these are personal stories. Their scars, disfigurements and blemishes remind them where they have been and what they have overcome. Everyone has issues with their appearance, feeling dissatisfied at times. Society is obsessed with physical perfection that has left people with a habitual obsession with perceived flaws. They must stop labeling themselves by those standards. Their battle wounds are beautiful and is a symbol of the world survived.
The most important part of this series is documenting raw emotion that becomes apparent through text and image. These photographs show words printed on bare skin. However, unlike a tattoo that is normally inked on skin to help remember something, the stamp has impermanence. Much like our scars that have faded over time making it difficult to see them written on the skin at all, the ink will eventually fade away until there is no sign of it left. The only thing that remains is the memory of how painful it had been, the underlying effects run skin deep.
Much thanks to Lisa Caplin Michaels, Rochelle Sendrovich, Ariel Anand, Dani Mogyoros, Esty Fisher (and Rina Brandt).
More photos to be uploaded as the series expands. If you would like to participate in this project please do not hesitate to contact me.
http://www.photosbymelissarae.com/skin-deep/
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