Holly Spring and her 4-year-old daughter, Violet are the creative team behind an imaginative series of photographs that capture the whimsy and joys of childhood. With vivid colors and ethereal backgrounds, the New Zealand photographer’s images welcomes the viewer into a magical land.
Something you may not notice at first is that Violet has no left hand.
Born with Symbrachydactyly and Hirschsprung’s Disease she has faced adversity in her young life. But this has not prevented her from growing into a confident and happy girl.
“I do not see my daughter as ‘disabled’, merely ‘differently abled’,” said Holly.
In fact, her daughter’s bravery and curiosity about life inspired Holly to be a photographer.
“My daughter is my muse and my heart that inspires me to follow my passion,” said Holly.
The image with Violet and the giraffe (taken on a visit to the zoo) was purposely inverted for effect won Gold at the prestigious NZIPP Epson Iris Awards 2014.
Holly describes her photography as ‘Whimsical Art with Heart’ – colorful and filled with dynamic light and whimsy.
During their photo shoots, Holly and Violet role play a lot.
“There might be a moth circling a street light, but we’ll imagine that it’s a fairy, and immediately that moth will grab Violet’s attention,” Holly explained.
“In that moment I am photographing pure wonder and innocence,” she said. “That is the secret to a good whimsical shoot.”
Violet is close to starting school, which will bring a whole new set of challenges, but they are determined to take it in their stride with a positive attitude.
These photos were published on Reshareworthy.com with permission from Holly Spring.
More of Holly’s award-winning, internationally-recognized work can be seen on Facebook and at her website.
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