maison and mode { lucent imagery }

 

Most of us can't even comprehend what it would be like to be blind. When today's Maison & Mode beauty found out her eyesight was deteriorating to the point of legal blindness, she didn't just accept it. Instead, she picked up a camera and travelled the world with her gorgeous puppy and intrepid husband. We're inspired by Lucent Imagery and are in awe of her photographs 'from inside the tunnel'.

Who, what, when, where, why?

Lucent Imagery is where I share my perspective as a legally blind woman through my own photos and words. Photography allows me to simultaneously feel that I’m not legally blind and yet celebrate that very part of me that makes my perspective unique. I blog photos and words about daily life, travel to USA & Europe & around Australia, food, celebrations, dogs, gardens, urban life and the occasional fashion purchase. I love that a little community is developing where I’m constantly inspired, meeting amazing people (in real life too) and sharing in special milestones together. This year I realised my dream of opening an online shop to sell my photo cards!

One word to describe your personal style? 
My photographic style is about the details - the little things you might miss if you’re rushing through life blindly. (Oh the puns!) My fashion style is more classic, although in reality, comfort comes first and foremost.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

A desire to live my life passionately with moments of overwhelming appreciation for the little things every single day. The smell of the flowers, the breeze, cuddles, giggles, food, long lunches in cafes, walks to the movies, a message from a loved one etc.

My husband inspires me with his knowledge and support and long walks holding my hand. Together we’re also discovering new foods all the time.

Having my dog beside me reminds me to raise my nose to the air and smell the breeze. He also makes me not care that anyone around me sees me talking to him or laughing at something he’s doing.

The blog world is fascinating and there are some wonderful people who inspire me in many ways.

My desire to share my perspective with loved ones and the gift of discovering more of the world around me through the camera lens.

Favourite place anywhere in the world?
I do adore our home and city life and never mind coming back after a holiday. I love that we can walk to restaurants, parks, the waterfront and the movies.

But if we’re talking about places away from Australia, it is New York. We fell deeply in love with this city last year. Paris is a close second and we hope to spend long stints in both cities in the future.

What book/magazine is on your bedside table?
I am now an avid e-book fan. It suits my minimalist side and is more comfortable for my eyes to read. I have begun to re-read one of my favourite books The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton.

Just beside the bedside table is my dog’s bed so I can reach down and pat him or fluff up his pillow. Yep. He’s spoilt.

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Doesn't she just make you feel like anything is possible?