SECOND LIFE'S VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

In Second Life, I shop sometimes, when I have the time. As a shopper, if the vendor photos are not clear and do not easily show what the products are, I never buy if there is not also a demo to try. My motto is, "No try, no buy," and I say it as I pass on by.

In Second Life, I blog sometimes. As a blogger, I do not want to present the shoppers with photos that are not clear and do not easily show what the products are so they will not pass on by. Therefore, my blog photos are simple and clear, with very little creativity involved.

However, I also wanted to be able to take really nice, creative photos, as well. I had basically no knowledge of Firestorm's photography tools, and, not having a lot of spare time, I didn't want to stumble around trying to piece together all the information . Several friends had spoken about Visionaire Institute, and it seemed very interesting to me. I thought that would be a source of concisely gathered information that would be given to me at my fingertips.

I knew a new session was going to be starting soon, so I decided to apply. I thought the application process was a simple apply and be accepted procedure. But, that was not the case. Applicants had to submit qualifying photos before being accepted. I worried that I would not be accepted, but, fortunately, I was, and my journey began.

Now, the journey has ended, and I recently graduated from Visionaire Institute.

Here, I would like to present the photos that I displayed for graduation. The theme was "Hide and Seek."

AVANT ELEPHANTE

AVANT LATEX

I entered the ModeLS Magazine challenge for the June issue, which was Avant Latex. While I was composing my photo, I kept in mind the Visionaire graduation theme, "Hide and Seek," so I could fulfill two obligations at once. It was a successful action, because the photo was chosen as one of the winners of the Avant Latex June challenge.

Here is the photo I composed for the Avant Latex challenge and used for graduation.

Here is the photo that appeared in the ModeLS Magazine, taken by Stavaros resident.

BEHOLD

BLUE IN BLUE

COLD TRACTOR

FUTURESCAPE

SPHERES

THE BRIDGE

VEILED

Visionaire delivered everything I had hoped, and a whole wealth of serendipities that I could not have imagined. The instructors, Wren and Koko, are a perfect blending that come together to give the ultimate learning experience. In addition, I made several new, wonderful friends! This class was worth every penny and every second!

Learn more about Visionaire Institute HERE.

AT SWANK: PREY, CHOP ZUEY, OCTOBER'S 4 SEASONS

Prey has made another outstanding design for the May round of Swank, the Cleopatra Dress. This dress is very reminiscent of golden days long gone, brought to life now for the wearer to shine in this unique creation. The dress comes with a gold upper body wrap, a gold fringe that fits nicely over the skirt of the dress, and a choice of two lovely feather attachments for the skirt. I am wearing Feather Skirt 1. These pieces can be worn in many combinations. The dress comes in the five standard sizes.

Here, you can see all the pieces more closely, including the body wrap. I really do love the Body Wrap and Fringe.

To make this dress truly outstanding, and matching it impeccably, is Chop Zuey's exclusive BellaTrix jewelry set, which comes with earrings, choker necklace, two bracelets, and a flower ring, all in rutilated quartz cabochons and diamonds set in gold.

Also serving as a wonderful compliment to the Cleopatra Dress and BellaTrix jewelry are the colorful makeups presented by October's 4 Seasons debut appearance. I am wearing the Marley eyeshadow, and the Flossy Eyeshadow Gems on my eyebrows, both from the Flossy Eyeshadow Collection v2 set, and the Noble Cream lipstick from the Noble Lipstick Collection.

Here you can see all the colors available in the Noble collection.

Here, you can see the BellaTrix pieces, the Flossy eyeshadow and Gems, and the Noble Cream lipstick in more detail.

Going back to Chop Zuey's fantastic jewelry set, there is a wonderful BellaTrix HUD that comes with the set. This HUD allows the wearer to choose from among sixteen cabochons, as well as a resizer. Here, you can see the different stones to choose from. In this case, a picture is not worth a thousand words, because the gems are far more beautiful when being worn.

Here is a closer look at the BellaTrix Flower Ring and bracelet.

As we know, Chop Zuey is very generous in the gift department, and this month at Swank is no different. The gift this month is a wonderful ring called Roar Lion Ring. This lovely ring has a lion wrapped around the finger, with diamonds for eyes and all around the band of the ring. This is a unisex ring and can be worn by both men and women. Here is that ring.

Swank will continue through to the end of the month. The many designers are offering exclusive items for all your Second Life needs, and many also offer gifts to the shoppers.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/191/15/2004


A NOTE OF INTEREST: each time before I post a blog, I check to make sure all the Landmarks and Marketplace links are current and accurate.


CLEOPATRA BY PREY
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/77858

PREY - Cleopatra XS
PREY - Cleopatra Body Wrap - Modify
PREY - Cleopatra Feather Skirt 1
PREY - Cleopatra Fringe S


BELLATRIX JEWELRY BY CHOP ZUEY COUTURE JEWELLERY
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chop%20Zuey/106/136/26

Bellatrix Choker Necklace
Bellatrix Bracelets
Bellatrix Earrings
Bellatrix Flower Ring

Roar Lion Ring (UNISEX) (Swank Gift)


MAKEUPS BY OCTOBER'S 4 SEASONS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/October%20Enterprises/115/126/3003

EYESHADOW: O4S -  Flossy  Eyeshadow  - Marley
EYESHADOW GEMS: O4S -  Flossy  Eyeshadow - Gems
LIPSTICK: O4S -Noble Cream



ALSO WORN

SHOES BY DIRTY PRINCESS: **Dirty Princess** Daddy's First Mate Princess  Slink Heels
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dirty%20Princess/108/207/22


HAIR BY VIOLATOR: Violator-Bird of Prey-Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/128/129/22


NAIL POLISH BY SHOENIQUE DESIGNS: **SD** Slink GOLD Nails/toenails Varnish HUD
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleione/119/196/28



POSES

FULL BODY, HANDS BY POSESION: *PosESioN* Tauro 1
3/4, FACE BY SCENE : [s.]Gift01 (SUBSCRIBE GIFT)



ALWAYS WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

HANDS AND FEET BY SLINK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39