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Hello friends! There’s less than 24 hours left to shop my debut print collection here - www.bellakotakart.com ✨To celebrate the launch of my print store I’m holding a little print giveaway! If you’d like to be in on a chance to win please check out the details in the previous post 😊 This is your last chance to bring one of these special pieces into your home or surprise someone you love with a truly meaningful gift this holiday season! 💫 Thank you for being part of this journey - it means the world to me! 🌸🌹 I’d love to see your prints in their new home - please feel free to share pictures with me! ✨

Hello friends, I’m happy to share that my artist print shop is now Live! 🎉✨ www.bellakotakart.com

Enchanted Escapism, showcases six of my favorite pieces from the past 10 years. I wanted this first collection to be an ode to the beauty of nature, the ebb and flow of our internal seasons, and the magic of whimsy and wonder. The collection will be available only until December 5th ✨ After the release ends, all orders will be shipped to arrive at your doorstep in time for Christmas! 💫 1. The Kiss 💕 had to be included! 2. After lots of back and forth these were the final 6 chosen pieces for this initial offering 3. & 4. Meeting the prints for the first time ! Printed on Fine Art paper they feel heavy with such a lovely tactile feeling and the colors look so rich! 5. The Small and Medium sizes come with framing options! 6. The frames come in both black (for a classic minimal feel) and oak (perfect for natural toned spaces) 7. & 8. I had such fun making mockups and visualizing how these pieces would look various home spaces. 

It’s wild to imagine my work, something I made with my own hands could be a part of someone’s reality. What an honour 🥹 
Thank you for being part of this journey, it truly means the world to me 🙏✨
 And big thanks to those who have already placed orders (newsletter club got early access!) Please sign up if you haven’t already, newsletter fam receives first news of upcoming events and various treats! Shop the collection here - www.bellakotak.com #bellakotakprints

Hello friends, my print store is now Live! www.bellakotakart.com Each piece in this collection has been thoughtfully chosen, with both open and limited edition options available! The print window closes on Dec 5th, and all orders will arrive in time for Christmas 🎄 Thank you so much for your love and support, it truly means the world! 💖 Every piece in this collection was captured with @phaseonephoto and enhanced with @photoshop 💕

Swipe through for some behind the scenes shoot shenanigans 😄 i loved every second of falling into this fairy realm creating these escapism dreamy moments on a warm spring day with lovely @scarlett.zc. This set was captured at my spring creative personal one-one session with @aurelija.photography 🌸 I’m very tempted to host a magical winter wonderland photo experience/ workshop day on either the 30th November or the 7th December. Please let me know if you would be interested in joining via DM or info@bellakotak.com ❄️ I’ll also be opening more dates and upcoming print release offers to my newsletter club, please feel free to sign up if you are interested ~ https://www.bellakotakphotography.com/newsletter 🥰 Hope you’re having a lovely day! 🦋✨ . 🌿 Dress by @chotronette 💫 Color toned with Starry Night action from @only.thecurious Retouching polish with @solsticeretouch

Hello lovelies! For a chance to win a free print AND gain early access to my store, visit www.bellakotakart.com and sign up for the newsletter! 🦋✨ Winners will be drawn from the sign-up list, and in just over a week, you’ll receive an exclusive 24-hour early access invitation to the store! I’m so thrilled to finally offer my art in this way. It’s been a long-time dream, and soon there’ll be an official way for you to bring my worlds into your own 🌸🌹 As always, thank you so much for your support, it genuinely means more than words can say. Please feel free to share this launch with any art-loving friends! ✨ Model is @jordanebbitt Makeup by @brankamakeup Silver headpiece @lorysunartistry Animation by David Ariew #artistsoninstagram #printshop #bellakotakinbloomstories

“Behind her gentle character, the strength of armor was found.” - E. Forbes

Every woman ever 🖤
 It was such a pleasure working with @mortalmikasa and @jordanriverrrr to bring to life their vision of dark femininity and sisterhood ❤️‍🔥 thank you @shotbypratik for crafting the lighting on this set. For the color toning I layered several @only.thecurious actions to create a palette rich in tone and depth. . . #onlythecuriousco

Moments with @zoemyburgh in Cape Town on my very first visit there in 2022. It feels so strange to consider how relative time truly is. When I look at these photos I remember that evening as if it was just last week, but no, in what feels like a blink the years passed and only memories exist in the space in between. I still have lots of lovely moments from this year’s Cape Town’s shenanigans to share, so please stay around for that 🦋🌿💚 Photography really has been a wonderful way to connect with people wherever I am in the world. I’m so thankful for all who have offered their time and creativity to make magic and immortalise moments together 💕 Where in the world would you love to visit and/ or live in if there was nothing holding you back? Feel free to share in case you casually manifest it 😉💫 Mine is Japan, I really want to experience springtime there at least once in my life - a trip full of frolics, flowers, food, and photoshoots 🌸🌷🌹🪻 (if anyone has any advice or tips for must see and do things for that trip I’m open to hearing it 😉) - Model is @zoemyburgh Wearing headpiece by @lorysunartistry Hair/ makeup/ styling by @sjvanzyl Editing and colors: me Retouching polish @solsticeretouch / @shotbypratik Lit with the One light from @elinchrom_ltd #portraitphotography #portrait #capetownsouthafrica #siren

“To dream a garden and then to plant it is an act of independence and even defiance to the greater world.” ― S. Crawford

The gardens at this location were tended with such love and dedication over the years, through all the changing seasons 💚🌿 I felt so inspired and blessed to have the opportunity, on that warm spring day, to create memories and art within her world 🌱 It makes me wonder, if we thought of ourselves as the gardens we cherish so much, how much more deeply might we love ourselves, too? 🌸 Created at the personal teaching session I had with @aurelija.photography and @scarlett.zc in spring this year.
Dress by @chotronette Captured with @phaseonephoto Color toned with @only.thecurious (I used the Van Gogh’s Starry Night action across this whole set… I’m currently a little obsessed with it 😅) Edit & Color toning: Bella Retouching polish @solsticeretouch #onlythecuriousco #fairytale #bellakotakinbloomstories

Lightness of Being | 2024 There’s a delicate lightness in simply being, as if we’re all suspended on threads woven by fate. Each moment, a gentle tug guiding us, not to a fixed destiny, but through a tapestry of choices, beauty, and wonder. We are both the weaver and the woven, moving gracefully in the dance of what is and what will be 🤍 Do you believe we are bound by the threads of fate, or do we shape our own paths with every choice we make? Muse: @nandisummers Headpiece @janinagoldart Colors & backdrop: @only.thecurious Retouching polish with @solsticeretouch Edited with @photoshop & @captureone . . #bellakotakportraits #portraitphotography #conceptualphotography #fineart #fineartphotographer #onlythecuriousco

“part sun and moon… “ | 2024 Here is the full set from the Queen concept shoot I did for @lindsayadler_photo’s Learn+ July episode 💫 Speaking of queens, over the years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with so many hardworking and inspiring women in this industry - women who are truly paving the way for the rest of us. Lindsay is undoubtedly one of them - a creative powerhouse and a savvy businesswoman whom I deeply admire. We’ve crossed paths a few times before, but when she invited me to be her first co-host on her platform, I was honestly floored. Honored is an understatement. What made it even more special was that she emphasized wanting her first co-host to be a creative sister. Big love for women supporting women! 💕 When I edited this set, I kept her in mind. I wanted to give my best, holding nothing back - a way of saying thank you for believing in me, trusting my creativity, and giving me the space to push myself without limits 🌸 Lindsay, I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating, Thank You. Thank you for welcoming me to your platform, for championing me to your community, for connecting me with your team, and for those cozy sleepovers in your home! In an industry that thrives on relationships and connections (often closely guarded), your support means the world to me. I won’t forget it 💕 A huge thanks to the incredible team who helped bring this set to life - and to my dear Pratik, who always has my back in life and creativity 🙏 . Team: Muse: @teavanbeek Makeup: @gkarpinmua Makeup assistant: @cykhmua Stylist: @thecannonmediagroup Stylist Assistant: @winnie_noan Hair: @yukikotajima Lighting assistance: @shotbypratik & @steventphoto Production: @lindsayadler_photo Crown by @mrmortimerswife Edit: Bella Kotak Retouching polish: @solsticeretouch Lighting - @profoto D3s & modifiers Colors & Backdrop from @only.thecurious . #fashionphotography #fairytale #fantasy #queen

Dragonborn 🔥 One of my long-term clients is @cragganedesigns, a talented mother-daughter duo who design and create storytelling couture Irish dancing dresses. I’ve had the pleasure of working with them since their very first commission back in 2016, when I was still a fledgling photographer. It’s always fun to see what comes to life when our creativity collides 😊💥 Over the years, we’ve created art together in England, New York, and now Houston. It’s always exciting to see how their inspirations come to life through their craft. For this shoot, we set the mood with Skyrim music playing in the background, adding an extra layer to the expressions offered and moments captured together. I used Midjourney to generate the dragons and @photoshop to seamlessly piece it all together. . Color toned with the Fairytale Collection actions (by @lillianliuphotography!) from @only.thecurious Model is @rosie.e.cooper Makeup & Hair by @saraeudy Lighting by @shotbypratik Captured at @jadeelizabethportraiture & @judyifrancis studio Edit & Color: Bella Retouching polish @solsticeretouch #dragon #photography #fairytale #mythology

“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ― Albert Einstein When @aceinfullbloom and I decided to collaborate, we talked about what inspires each of us. Merging our shared love for the human form and flowers felt like a no brainer. One of the beautiful things about Houston is its diverse creative community and thriving fitness culture. I’m naturally drawn to people who pursue their passions, whatever form that may take. I truly believe we shine our brightest when we embrace what brings light into our world. I reached out to @fit_cyfitherealist, whose Instagram had caught @shotbypratik and my attention, and to my wonderful muse @daniellenicollee, who continues to inspire me with her fitness journey. One evening last year, we all came together, and just like that, here is the immortalized part two offering of that fleeting moment in time 🌸🌿 . . Model is @fit_cyfitherealist Florist @aceinfullbloom Assisted by @masters.alan Lighting and skin retouching @solsticeretouch . Colors & digital backdrops from @only.thecurious . . #houstonphotographer #fitness #floral #portraitphotography