3 reasons to write down your dreams

3 reasons to write down your dreams

Dreams don’t always make sense.  But here is a reason to write them down when you have a dream and remember it. They do help us sort out things though. When you have a dream, you can ask your self what does something mean to you or what do you think it represents. It’s a source of inspiration to use to express yourself through anything.. a painting, poem, a song, a photo etc..  You can see if there is a pattern of dreams or themes and understand yourself better. I created this self portrait in honour of a dream I had. THE DREAM: It’s Chinese New Year, I’m on a roof top watching fireworks, the shingles look like Chinese Rooftops you’d see in an old palace mansion (Kinda like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon film) I’m with someone (who passed away, RIP) and the person is telling me a story.  The person tells me about sharks in the arctic.  I’m totally astonished because I thought they only lived in warm water, apparently they are in the arctic.  Then the person reaches above into the sky (as the fireworks are still going on) and we get teleported into the stars. We get to float around and be with the constellations. Everything is very vivid. The colours are bright in this dream and I’m floating around in space. I don’t know what it could mean, in reality, but I created this photo to express the feeling of the dream when I was in the galaxy in my dream. Credits: Music was recorded by Sound Engineer Kevin Komaranski Photo taken with: Mark II Canon, 35mm Sigma 1.2...

Video

Revolution (feat. Faustix & Imanos and Kai) Cover with Cello – Video Self produced/directed 2015 2011 Ottawa Fashion week, Painting and Singing Performance with Mailyne from Dream Love Grow Recent Music Video collab with DJ Rise Ashen – 2013 My first super 8mm film music video, self directed. Music Video in abandoned warehouses and estates. Sizzle Reel I made for Chinatown Remix, Ottawa for 2013....

Music video and song release

I’m going to tell you a story… I wrote the song “I believe” when I was going through one of the hardest times in my life.  My Father passed away 3 years ago.  I wrote this song through my grieving process to tell my story of how when you love someone you have to let them go.  You must let go of your sadness one day, so you can shine and be happy again. When you hold on to any negativity, it blocks you from all the good that surrounds you.  This song is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone special to them and or is going through a hard time in their life.  I promise you life always gets better. If you can keep focusing on the positive and take baby steps. The music video inspiration came from a dream. Many songs I write come from either dreams or concepts I really like.  I dreamt of a women who was dancing and transformed into an owl, and she kept dancing back and forth from owl to human with so much joy and freedom.  I feel very lucky that I could share this dream with Eric and Sarah (DJ Rise Ashen and the dancer in music video), and they really came through with the concept and helping me express my dream into the music video. You can support me and DJ Rise Ashen through purchasing the songs on Itunes and sharing it with others. Thank you!!!! Lyrics: Believe, I believe in you, Dream, a little bit bigger, These wings felt flight for the first time the first time....

My everyday….

  I’ve been taking pictures of every day things in my life such as myself, lemons, limes and figs. I’m very inspired by natures colour combinations such as fruit, flowers, trees and much more. For example: Figs, I love how on the outside it’s a very dark purple/black, green, but inside the colour turns to white and rose pink orange. Here are the tech specs of what my camera settings were when I took these photographs. Self portraits: Camera: Mark II, lens: 35mm 1.4 Sigma, ISO 3200, f/7, 1/200 sec I used my natural home lighting for this since it was taken at night, I pumped up the ISO.  I could just use the available lighting.  I kept the f/ stop high so I could ensure I was mostly in focus.  I could have potentially shot at a lower ISO, and had a slower shutter, but this worked fine for what I was doing. One huge difference shooting with my Mark II vs my 20D and or 40D, is that it can handle low lighting conditions amazing. Another difference is that the Mark II is a full frame, vs the 20D and 40D which were cropped sensors. Fruit: Camera: Mark II, lens: 35mm 1.4 Sigma, ISO 640, f/1.4, 1/60 sec (note that for the lemon and limes the shutter speed ranged between 1/60-1/100) The reason I kept it at such a low f/stop is I really like choosing a small sliver to be in focus.  I really like the white plate as a back ground. I find it keeps things bright and simple. What’s next? I recently purchased large canvas...

About May-Jun

May-Jun a sought-after interdisciplinary artist whose mission is to inspire people through the arts .         Hi my name is May-Jun, I’m lucky that what I’m passionate about I can do at a highly skilled level.  I’ve been able to travel the world, shoot (photos & video’s) commercially and do what I love full time. I believe that creativity is something that can be developed. It’s a skill.  My goal is to live a creatively fulfilling life and empower you with knowledge and skills so you can flourish. Some of the work I do includes… Music video direction, filming, editing, content stylizing Photoshoots (self portraits, and commercial ) Song writing Paintings Illustrations Digital media marketing strategy May-Jun’s success includes: Commercial multi-media (video, photo, art etc..) clients and work in Asia, Hawaii, Ottawa, Toronto, Nunavut and Mexico; Musical performances at the National Gallery of Canada, Museum of History and Ottawa Convention Centre; Musical performances in collaboration with Inuit throat singer, cellist and beat boxer; Music collaboration with Juno nominee Rise Ashen Musical performances at Ottawa Fashion Week and Chinatown Remixed festival; Developed multi-media programming for Aboriginal and Inuit youth in Ottawa and Nunavut; Art and Photography shows in Ottawa and Toronto; 2013 Board member for Chinatown Remixed Festival. 2016 MARCOM Advisory Committee May-Jun’s Education: 2013                                          Graphic Design, Algonquin College, Ottawa 2009                                          Video editing, The Independent Filmmakers, Co-op, Ottawa 2009                                          Filmmaking, The Independent Filmmakers Co-op, Ottawa 2009                                          Video editing, Saw video, Ottawa 2008                                          Sound recording, Saw video, Ottawa 2008                                          Filmmaking and lighting, Saw video, Ottawa 2006                                          Filmmaking, Algonquin College, Ottawa 2006                                          Flash programming, Algonquin College, Ottawa 2005                                          Photography Diploma, Algonquin College, Ottawa 2003...