We're thrilled to introduce you to the lovely Paulinne, a talented photographer originally from Scandinavia and now based in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Paulinne has worked her magic behind the lens for several of our recent Orbit The Label campaigns, capturing the essence of our sustainable fashion line with her signature soft and natural aesthetic.
With a background as a professional ballet dancer and former model, Paulinne truly understands what it takes to create beautiful images from both sides of the camera. Her passion for portrait photography shines through in her work, where she effortlessly captures the inner radiance and unique personalities of her subjects. Let's get to know her a bit more...
'I have about 15 years of experience in ballet. However, I had to quit due to an injury, which led me to travel and explore. During my travels, I discovered my passion for landscape photography, which prompted me to study photography at Griffith University and Tafe in Australia. I transitioned from landscape to portrait and fashion photography and landed an internship at a portrait studio in Brisbane. Through hard work and determination, I became one of their photographers and eventually started my own photography business, specializing in sustainable fashion and organic beauty portraits.'
I think posing and creative direction has always been my strongest point as a photographer. Classical ballet is very expressive and requires a lot of control and body awareness, so somehow I’ve always found it easy to direct my clients and also show them physically how to move in front of the camera. I make my models move around a lot. Movement is incredibly important for the model to look relaxed in front of the camera and it’s also great when shooting fashion and to showcase the designs.
My aesthetics have definitely changed throughout the years, but nowadays I enjoy a slow lifestyle and like to keep the feeling of my work very natural and feminine. This aligns quite beautifully with the brands I work with and I just like to inspire people to adapt to a more organic and sustainable lifestyle.
This is a great question, because I never really had a certain way of communicating with my models. I think the most important thing for me is to create a safe and genuine space for my clients and creative team and really allow everyone to be themselves and just have a really good time. I’m quite an introverted person, so I don't necessarily think it’s important to have a “deep conversation”, I just read people's energies and like to adapt in the most natural, genuine way.
I think it’s all about responsibility. I’ve committed to a slow fashion lifestyle, not only for my own well being, but for the rest of the world as well. For other people, nature and animals more than anything. We need to take responsibility for our daily choices. Commit to buying less, limit your outfits per day, and invest in pieces that last longer and are sustainably sourced. It’s easy to forget the impact of a purchase or the power you have as a consumer. There are small steps we can take each day to pave the path toward a more sustainable fashion future and as a photographer I like to be a part of this movement and inspire people to not only live, but think more sustainable.
For me personally it’s been the industry itself. It's such a tough gig to be a creative nowadays and always have been. The fashion industry however is very secretive and you need to be quite headstrong to find your people and place. This is another reason why I like to work with smaller brands and specialize in slow fashion. It's just more genuine and also a different level of appreciation for one another as creatives.
I always base my lighting on my models' look, the styling and concept of the shoot. I think lighting combines the general feeling all together and so it plays an incredibly important role. I keep my lighting very simple and value simplicity and quality over anything else. A good photographer, to me, shouldn’t need fancy gear or complicated lighting setups to create captivating and timeless images. It’s all about your knowledge and experience and being able to make a vision come to life.
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Thank you for joining us on this journey through the lens of Paulinne's camera.
Don't forget to follow Paulinne on social media to see more of her beautiful portraits and sustainable fashion photography.
Stay tuned for more interviews with inspiring artists and creatives in the near future! Until next time, keep creating and capturing the beauty of life xx
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Dreaming of sandy beaches and coral reefs …..
We’ve had a very challenging year so far here in the Northern Rivers with an ongoing wet season that doesn’t want to let up
Days of sunshine have been few and far between
So we thought we’d take you on a journey to beautiful Magnetic Island known as Yunbenun by the Wulguru people.
Our friends @desertrose_studio collated these beautiful images with a few of our favourite pieces. Soft feminine hues and natural fibre knits ,the perfect combination for a tropical getaway
We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine wherever you are
Hello, I am Jinti - a 31 year old mama living by the ocean with my life partner and 3 kids. I am passionate about creating a meaningful and joyous life.
It really began as a commitment to exploring alternative ways to live as a family. We sold all of our things, converted a bus to a home and travelled for around 4 years with our daughter and then our son. I made the videos thinking they could be fun for our kids to watch when they are older but lots of people were curious about the way we were living and the videos have now been seen by nearly 50 million times !
Thank you, we are so blessed to have her join our family. Her birth unfolded how I had always dreamed of birthing. With just her Dad and I, a very Intimate and calm birth into a pool in our lounge room. She met her brother and sister minutes afterwards. I truly believe that birth when treated as a deeply sacred experience, can be one of the most empowering and transformative experiences in a woman’s life.
I allow myself to prioritise time alone. It’s when I can recharge and clear my mind. I’ve found this to be the single most impactful thing I do for my mental health and hugely supports me as a parent and partner.
Something simple that brings me a lot of joy is making daily herbal tonic concoctions and drinking them out of my favourite mug.
Recently I’ve begun a beautiful skin care routine (hello 30’s) and that’s felt so nourishing.
Ohhhh this is a tough one. Canada for the alpine mountains and memories. India for the vivacious culture, Borneo for the wildness and Australia.. because it’s home.
That they can trust their unique selves
That I will lead by example as I know that what I do and how I live each day is much more impactful than anything I can say.
That life is a beautiful journey happening ‘for us’ not ‘to us’
One that is inspired by love and appreciation from wherever I may find myself in each moment.
Growing roots, community, homeschooling, giving back to the land… with lots of sneaky caravan trips to beautiful places.
Thank you Jinti for this magical interview with Orbit
We hope it inspires others to follow their dreams and live every day of this precious life to its fullest xx
Love & Gratitude
Orbit the Label x
My name is Stella, I’m full time mama to two beautiful little children, Luca and Soleia. We are from sunny south Florida ☀️
It’s something we’ve dreamt of for so many years but never really had the ability to make it a reality. But this year things just fell into place one by one and our dream unfolded before us!
It depends on what we’re doing that day! During the week, we usually wake up make breakfast, work on some homeschool, then play outside and explore new places! On days we travel, we spend most of our time on the road and enjoy the sights ✨
"The most fulfilling part of being a mother is simply watching my children grow, flourish and bloom right before my eyes."
Motherhood has been the most amazing journey of my life. The ups and the downs, the lessons. It’s the ultimate test of patience and sacrifice, and the purest form of unconditional love.
The most fulfilling part of being a mother is simply watching my children grow, flourish and bloom right before my eyes.
I can only hope my children learn through my own examples of selflessness, love and compassion for all people and living beings. To be a living example of Gods pure love.
"I believe we vote with our dollar, and it’s important to support companies that care about their environmental impact and the integrity of their product."
Whenever I can, I purchase clothing made with natural fibers and dyes, created ethically through sustainable practices! This is so important to me. Not just with clothing but almost everything we purchase! I believe we vote with our dollar, and it’s important to support companies that care about their environmental impact and the integrity of their product💕
Thank you for taking the time to talk to us & we hope you have a wonderful journey ahead :)
You can follow Stella on Instagram here
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Inspired by the elegance of couture, a meeting place for creatives, and a celebration of the arts we have created our latest collection Salon.
These pieces have been created to wear effortlessly and hand-dyed in warm earthy tones.
We hope you love these pieces as much as I have loved bringing them to life