09/19/2026
I had an idea i just couldn’t let go of… so i made it
This concept started after seeing a Swarovski campaign where animals were used in place of models. The imagery immediately caught my attention, but it also got me thinking — how could I create that same feeling in a way that was actually my own? While also not being a product of AI.
I love working with wildlife and animals when it’s done thoughtfully and humanely, and I love the connection and creativity that comes from working with real models. So instead of trying to recreate the image, I wanted to take the idea and build my own version from the ground up.
For the first time ever, I built a prop — an entire peacock spread from an old umbrella and 300+ individual feathers. A LOT of glue, patience, and figuring things out as I went 😂
Then came the styling, makeup, lighting, posing and all the little details that brought the idea together.
This wasn’t a campaign or a client brief. It was simply a creative idea that I couldn’t stop thinking about, and I wanted to see how far I could take it.
& honestly, this is one of my favourite parts of editorial photography — taking an idea from my head, figuring out how to physically make it happen, and watching it come to life in front of the camera.
Huge thank you to Viktoriia for bringing this concept to life, and Ayako Flook for creating the makeup that pulled the whole look together. 🖤
Concept + Photography: Victoria & Vancouver Island Editorial Photographer 📸
Model: Viktoriia
MUA: Ayako Flook
Studio: Haus of Owl: Creation Lab