passion projects
Keeping the creative flame alive.
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Defying Gravity
With a curious nature, I get hungry to experiment and create cool stuff. And as a pole dancer of 11 years, it provides even more of a gateway to create content that is unique and gravity-defying. I was lucky to work with some talented people to bring these projects to life.
This levitation shoot was one of my favourites. Working with the one & only Kurt (Blackbulb Imagery), the idea was to give the perception of “floating” on air. We went to some remote locations, started hovering, and voilà! No props were used ;)
Photographer: Blackbulb Imagery
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The Notorious Erica
Heavily influenced by my sister’s love of hip hop music, and how legendary she is as a person, I would write her a birthday rap every year to commemorate her existence. But for her 30th, I always envisioned having this milestone rap recorded in a professional studio with a film clip.
One of her favourite artists is the notorious B.I.G., so I used his song ‘Juicy’, overhauled the lyrics, and had it recorded and mixed by my good friend and sound-engineering wizard, Chris. Put those speakers up.
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Photographer: My mum. This is my little sis, Erica.
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Writer & Rapper: Alessia Murer
Sound Engineer, Videographer & Editor: Chris Ramirez
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ART OF POLE
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Photographer: PhotoStudio Sydney
I was approached by two former colleagues to create this piece. A chance to experiment with the intricate and strength-orientated moves of pole dance.
This shoot spanned across seven hours, and we were faced with many challenges including the subject constantly spinning, a studio built for classes (not shoots), and the steady increase of muscle fatigue in an attempt to execute the moves correctly. But the final result was worth the pain.
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Director/Editor: Danny Aumua
Producer: Sam Gerard
Dancer: Alessia Murer
Studio: Sydney Pole
Song: “Sweki” by LogTronix
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10 years of dance
How does one commemorate 10 years of pole dance?
By getting your creative partner in crime to make a piece like this. This was made in early 2022, in commemoration of all the skin lost and bruises obtained from this vertical sport.
We made a teaser, and a full-length video, and aimed to create a cinematic experience.
Dancer: Alessia Murer
Sound Engineer, Videographer & Editor: Chris Ramirez
Song: "Heart Upon My Sleeve © 2013". Written by "Avicii" and "Ash Pournouri"
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CLOUD 9
One day, Leslie the great (a well-known photographer in the dance space), asked to shoot with me. I happily obliged.
So when he asked me if I’d like to hold up some clouds, I was ready and willing.
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Photographer: Leslie Liu
Subject: Alessia Murer
Studio: Smack Studios
Lighting: Nanlite Global
