Australian photographer Kate O’Brien’s photos are fantasy snow globes, arranged just so. Not a shiny curl out of place, not a flower askew, they’re bottled candy bliss

 

An avid collector, Kate finds inspiration everywhere. Online auctions, liquidators and op-shops are her hunting grounds when in search of the perfect piece to finalize her vision. Driven by a deep love of Victoriana and the macabre, Kate often spends years looking for weird and wonderful items to include in her photographs

 

O’Brien lives in Brisbane with her husband, two cats and five ducks. There she continues to immortalize an ever-growing assortment of muses, each image a sugar-dusted memento of an eerie world in a simpler time.

 

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Testimonials

Kate's work is full of color, delightful props, and personality! I really enjoy going through her stream. The quality seems effortless, and yet an obvious effort is put into each piece. Keep it up, dear!

February 3, 2008
periodic wealth (deleted)

Ya know. When you're 40-something and you see some talented young kid in knickers start blossoming all over the freakin' place with the humongous amounts of talent and energy as this resourceful artist ,you (if you're me, that is) languish in envy. However, its a sweet kind of envy 'cuz she's is SO darned talented its … Read more

Ya know. When you're 40-something and you see some talented young kid in knickers start blossoming all over the freakin' place with the humongous amounts of talent and energy as this resourceful artist ,you (if you're me, that is) languish in envy. However, its a sweet kind of envy 'cuz she's is SO darned talented its a pleasure to see her work on my screen. If I had more than two nickels to rub together I might purchase her work for my own living space. Wish her well and watch her closely!

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September 15, 2007

Nice contemporary artistic photographs - how about that.

July 10, 2007

I don't know who you are eyecandy, but I would do anything to learn your ps skills, humbly, at your feet. I am so so so so wildly impressed. Can I be like you when I grow up?

May 26, 2007

The first case I know: all sets are wonderful, all sets are unique!

March 29, 2007
descriptive control (deleted)

Jealous of everything this girl makes! She absolutely rocks. Such an eye for color and drama.

March 23, 2007

Kate o'brien is my role model in photography. I want to become like her someday. or can I? She makes a whole movie in a single shot, She makes fantasies so real that I can stretch my arm and touch them. She is Broadway in a nutshell. Her imagination is an explosion of cup cakes, pudding, chocolate, girls, costumes a… Read more

Kate o'brien is my role model in photography. I want to become like her someday. or can I? She makes a whole movie in a single shot, She makes fantasies so real that I can stretch my arm and touch them. She is Broadway in a nutshell. Her imagination is an explosion of cup cakes, pudding, chocolate, girls, costumes and makeup. I wonder what would it be like to live in her world!

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February 22, 2007

I enjoy visiting this site...it truly is eye candy....The portraits have great sensitivity and senses of humor...Her work just makes sense.

February 11, 2007
Theremina says:

Eee! Tis you! One of the shiniest shinies in all of Flickrdom.

December 21, 2006
Rita M. says:

The Queen of Flickr and Photography. Baby, you are the BEST!

December 5, 2006
Paul says:

Astonishing! Breaking free of the B&W portrait. Rich and sumptuous work.

November 6, 2006

Absolutely, without a doubt, one of the most interesting, clever and ingenious artists I've chanced to find through Flickr. Looking at your photographic work is always a pleasure and an inspiration. Never ever stop.

October 7, 2006

i love your work, great portraits, amazing colors, youre great : ) the color queen yeeiiiii hehehe

September 28, 2006

She lived her life as a coin-operated girl, and died of quarter-dollar embolism.

August 18, 2006
Fast Mint (deleted)

I love your work! fantastic stuff.

August 14, 2006

Kate is a goddess, magician, spell weaver and just plain amazing. She oozes talent and style and every image that she posts is just too fantastic. I'm keepin my eye on you Kate, you'll reach dizzy heights and no doubt be whopping all the way.

July 17, 2006

Kate takes fantastic portraits - always full of colour, texture, light and life... It is always a delight to look through her latest photos...

June 10, 2006
Prickly Railway (deleted)

No matter the setting, her images evoke emotions that we all can relate to. Vibrant colors and detailed sets make the images all the more enjoyable.

April 12, 2006
luxeteria says:

Cindy Sherman has nothing on her. What's pop art is what's now, and eyecandyforthebrokenhearted is now!

March 3, 2006

Candy indeed, of the very best kind, its like a full 3 course dinner for the eyes, the models, dresses and Kates photography are simply amazing, and the best bit ? Kate herself, I cant see anyone not wanting to keep coming back to this stream again and again.

February 28, 2006

A creative dynamo! talent in full flow! Her time is is now!!

January 8, 2006

I totally want to hang out with you.

January 4, 2006
Mei Todd says:

kate is one of the most creative artists i have seen! she never ceases to amaze me!! :>

December 28, 2005

More gifted than a spoiled rich child on Christmas, Kate's work is purely amazing. Her photos all have a certain rapture about them and you always find something new when visiting her photos! Being one the best on Flickr, she is sure to amaze!!

October 17, 2005

what else can i say other than your images leave me speechless. incredible.

October 15, 2005

i fond of this gallery at the first time i browse around here keep up all the great work ;)

October 9, 2005
str8dyme says:

She's the bomb!

August 17, 2005

Kate O'Brien**** is CUTE******************* Talented*********** Cool******************** LOVELY************ I just love her pictures! Keep going sweetie! Greetings, Helena-Reet Ennet :))))

August 12, 2005
Reflective Store (deleted)

What should i saY.! most of my favourites r ur pics =D., ur fabulous u have the talent of makeup, photography, design actually all the talenT.! Keep it up i hope to see more sweetheart set ^_^

July 11, 2005
kirsty says:

I think you are great. I love your pictures.. i love your make up.. and i think you're wickedly talented... ciao !

June 10, 2005

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