Coulrophobia

My Fear of Clowns

It surprises many people to hear that I am petrified of clowns. For a long time I was so scared I couldn't even be in the same room as a clown doll. I like to push myself with my fears though. 

So I took on a crazy project. I agreed to do the make up for and photograph a noise artist called Pandemonium. He felt he needed a total restyle after a break from performing and asked for my assistance. I took a while to think about it and spent a long time looking at past pictures of Pandemonium trying to work out if I could take on this project. It took months for me to come up with design ideas because I was physically sick the first couple of times I tried. 

Pandemonium original style Photographer unknown

Then when swapping ideas it kind of clicked we came up with an idea. I thought out a couple of make up looks and photo ideas, I did a mood board which involved me looking at lots of pictures of clowns, it was the scariest and one of the most difficult photography projects I have done. I am super proud of the results though and I am so much better when confronted by clowns now. 

Pandemonium Publicity Shot Photography, Make up and Styling By Me

Which is a very good thing as later this month I am following Pandemonium to a great sounding noise gig, where he won't be the only clown (hopefully I won't cry). I will be doing his make up and taking some pictures, I will probably review the whole thing here so if clowns are your thing keep an eye out. 

Pandemonium new style, photography, make up and styling by me

Pandemonium
Noise Gig
Cute As Sin Photography and Make up

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