Kelly Kooper in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Artist

Kelly Kooper

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: Melbourne 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: www.modelmayhem.com/kellykooper

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22.01.2022 Smile.....even when your heart is breaking. The first shoot as a tribute to the agony that has been the last 12 months was last night with Frank Packer Photography and Mish Bratsos as our hair and makeup artist. I haven't taken many selfies over the last 12 months - which is rare for me. Like many models, I used to love my selfies. I enjoyed feeling feminine and pretty but workwise, I liked experimenting with different emotions, posing and expressions in selfies with the view... to then bringing them out for shoots. What surprised me when I took these photos yesterday was that, in that second they were taken, I couldn't see the pain on my face. For that brief moment, I looked like I used to feel. I remember how I used to feel and what I used to enjoy and I missed it, bitterly. I have the support of close friends and family to help me try and get through this as best I can. I'm not talking about it openly because I don't feel like my words do any justice to my situation. I'm choosing to speak through conceptual photography - because that's how I feel most comfortable. Equally, there are so many words I'm unable to say because the pain is unbelievably raw. In the meantime, if you can relate to this because of something you're struggling with at the moment, please try to do what I have done and take some time to learn about what gives you comfort. It may be that nothing takes the pain away entirely. In that case, a little relief may be the best you can hope for right now. And if that's all that's possible right now, focus on that and know you're surviving. You don't have to be happy, you don't have to pretend things are ok. Be honest with yourself and the people you trust about where you are at. Protect your heart and your feelings from people you instinctively know will hurt you, not help you - no matter who they are. Trauma can bring out the best people in your life - and the worst. Focus on the people that make you feel good and avoid the ones that don't. I don't know if this is making sense to anyone but in some way, it's helping me to write it. Thanks for listening <3

19.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone. This image was shot at Kat Wasmayr's place a few days ago in a Christmas themed shoot to wrap up what has been an extremely difficult year. I hope you enjoy every moment of the Christmas break with your loved ones and take the time out to rest, recharge and do whatever you want to do to make the most of this time. Wishing you all love, good health and happiness in the new year <3... Photography & Retouching: Peter Elgar Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos. #curve #curvygirl #curls #glam #glammakeup #blondehair #blonde #peterelgarphotography #kellykooper #melbournemodel #melbournephotographer #melbournemakeupartist #smile #windowlight #makeup #makeuplooks #makeupaddict #makeuplover

19.01.2022 On Christmas Eve, I wanted to share some BTS shots from my Christmas shoot a few days ago with this fabulous team and some very special people in my world <3 Finding people you connect with is essential to your happiness. Surround yourselves with these people as much as you can. People who understand you, support you and are always there for you. It sounds simple - but it can be so hard to find. I hope you're all surrounded by these people during these Christmas holidays. Tr...easure these times with your loved ones. If this year has taught us anything, it's not to take anything or anyone for granted. #merrychristmas #selfie #glam #glammakeup #creativeteam #friendsforever #realfriends #loveyou #kathleenwasmayr #kellykooper @ Morwell, Victoria

18.01.2022 To all of the people who feel uncomfortable in their bodies because they aren't where they want to be right now - this one is for you Photography & Retouching: Intimate Studios Melbourne Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos

17.01.2022 Hey everyone. I'm starting to plan some new shoots for the next few weeks and realised I hadn't shared this one. It's such a special shot to me because I got to meet and shoot with a model I've admired for so damn long now - the ridiculously beautiful Blaise Marie. I am convinced she is incapable of taking a bad photo...ever! Looking forward to shooting some new stuff soon but in the meantime, check out our editorial from earlier on this year with the exquisite Orne Trendz ... LIMITED EDITION AW-20 By Prerna Khanna PETITES & PLUS SIZES Dress name: RIYA HIGH LOW SEQUIN DRESS WITH DUSTY PINK STRETCH KNIT and scalloped lace hem.Padded Bust line and side pockets. AUS 6~18 Shop Online: www.ornetrendz.com.au https://bit.ly/3dujfeO ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Collection: AW-20,SHADES OF BLACK by Prerna Khnna VAMFF independent runway 2020 Stunning shot Peter Elgar Divine & sensational models: Kelly Kooper & Blaise Maree Dress & Earrings : Orné Orne Trendz Our very talented HMUA : Melissa Ibbetson

15.01.2022 Creating emotive art and showcasing some killer curves Photography & Retouching: GMC Photography Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos

14.01.2022 My face when my brother tells me I'm too old to colour my hair Models: (from left to right) Kelly Kooper and Kathleen Wasmayr Photography: Fred Zinggl Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos... Retouching: Kelly Kooper #growingolddisgracefully

12.01.2022 In a year filled with little more than pain, anxiety and despair, I turn back to my creative collaborations. The comfort, satisfaction and pride they give me are a few of the things I can depend on when nothing else is going right. I’m grateful to have a part in this industry that I love. I have never been ‘model material’ but I am passionate about creating art. Thanks for following my journey. #topnine #2020 #top9 #top9of2020 #notmodelmaterial #createart #melbournemodel #melbournemodels

10.01.2022 I've always loved Christmas but I cherished this one even more than usual. P.S. Check out Santa looking at my butt. Perfectly framed shot Pete, I love it haha. Photography & Retouching: Peter Elgar... Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos Set Design & Clothing Design: Kat Wasmayr See more

09.01.2022 Surprised and thrilled to see a beautiful piece of photography I created over 10 years ago with Paul Hammond Photography recreated as pencil art by MarkInkArt (Deviant Art) It’s an often underappreciated talent but one I’ve always greatly admired. #art #artistsoninstagram #artwork #fanart #fanartdrawing #drawing #draw #drawthisinyourstyle #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #pencilart #pencilportrait #pencil #kellykooper #markinkart #pencilsketches @ Caroline Springs, Victoria

08.01.2022 Photography & Retouching: Mike Davis Photography Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos The first photo back from this series. Thank you so much for all of your kind hearted comments and messages to my last post. I'm not able to respond to everyone personally because I find talking about it exhausting but I will answer some of your most common questions below - ... Yes, I am getting counselling. Thank you so much to those of you who recommended counsellors or offered advice as to how to cope with depression. Yes, I am taking anti depressants. I've actually been taking anti depressants for over half of my life but I have doubled my dose due to a very traumatic last 12 months and although I can't feel much of a difference, I'm assured there is. No, my trauma is not related to COVID. No, I'm not ready to talk about what I'm going through in any great detail. Trauma is different for everyone. I see some people that are able to talk about it quite quickly and others that can't and have to talk about it in stages. That's where I'm at right now. I'm finding it helps to let people know things aren't ok but I'm not able to talk about it any further. What I can say is that I feel an enormous weight has been lifted off my shoulders in not pretending to be ok online. There is something very freeing about being able to be honest. I'm learning that pretending anything else is a waste of energy, not to mention completely disingenuous. Anyway, I hope you enjoy our work and thanks to those of you that are listening to me vent. Your kindness means more than you'll ever know

01.01.2022 Photography & Retouching: Peter Elgar Hair & Makeup: Mish Bratsos Set Design: Kathleen Wasmayr Hoping this year brings you more good times, laughter and happiness than last year did for so many of us.... Happy New Year all