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.
Kate O'Brien Creative's favorite photos from other Flickr members (131)
Contacts (2,589)
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GUTEN:VER*
Gutenver Mexico
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אושר (Andrew)...
אושר Andrew Günsberg
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Gemma Vendetta
Gemma Vendetta
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Jade Martin Photo
Jade Martin
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ci-jane
Jacque Prior
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nowheremangraphics
Mike Wilson
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CLOUDLAND,...
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Shurie
shurie saxelby
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Meg O'Brien
Meg O'Brien
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lipstickprints
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Bella Seven
Suzy
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TanjaN1
Tanja Novakovic
Groups (50)
- Classic Art portrait 5779 photos, 1350 members
- Stop inviting us to NO VIDEO ON FLICKR!!! 37 photos, 47 members
- Shitcam Bliss 1138 photos, 216 members
- Polstar*'s contacts - [invite only] [read discussions] 3253 photos, 530 members
- Gay Artwork Group 4893 photos, 1820 members
- Satan's Fan Club 1785 photos, 349 members
- C.O.O.L 3143 photos, 201 members
- Gallerie Octaviana 65 photos, 21 members
- PORTRAITS - A Gallery for your Best Portraiture 94767 photos, 7992 members
- pretty people 32929 photos, 2423 members
- Brisvegas 503 photos, 60 members
- Saved! The Australian Photographic Portrait Prize 208 photos, 564 members
- Imagine literature 2690 photos, 716 members
- Retro Deluxe (invite only) 40 photos, 12 members
- LULU Publications 358 photos, 631 members
- Strange Vintage Fictions Gallery goes ALL HALLOWEENIE!!!! 0 photos, 714 members
- #1 Photos on Flickr's Interestingness List 275 photos, 229 members
- The Blink of an Eye 2214 photos, 3222 members
- The Broken Hearted Society 1317 photos, 339 members
- australian flickr {2 pictures a day} 61130 photos, 1588 members
- Frauds on Flickr 10 photos, 71 members
- Quality -- Best of the Best -- (Invitation ONLY) 5041 photos, 1103 members
- poe-scapes 3499 photos, 407 members
- FIX MY PIC -The Original ! - Now 3 Years Old !!! 85 photos, 4370 members
- Photoshop High 1183 photos, 176 members
- Flickr Artisans (comment the one you like) 12662 photos, 659 members
- Picturing the Woman 95634 photos, 8257 members
- lipstick 648 photos, 384 members
- Top 20 Favorites for 2005 as chosen by the Flickr world 794 photos, 1560 members
- Search the Best...Invited Photos Only 93523 photos, 18450 members
- 2005-Your Single Best Photo 1474 photos, 2173 members
- something cool i saw today 17790 photos, 1150 members
- photoshop portraits 2847 photos, 383 members
- Whimsical 18669 photos, 1132 members
- aspects of alice 1260 photos, 859 members
- dress up. 5683 photos, 1093 members
- Good Morning 311 photos, 169 members
- Piss-Elegance 430 photos, 284 members
- Utata 303631 photos, 17893 members
- Brisbane Meetup 2982 photos, 649 members
- pict*re mag 22460 photos, 1975 members
- Shameless Self Promotions 9568 photos, 809 members
- Society for the Preservation of Zombie Rights 664 photos, 184 members
- *The Original* 200 Views 52940 photos, 5719 members
- Flickr Firsts (Post Your First Ever on Flickr) 1190 photos, 1547 members
- Snap Game 16072 photos, 412 members
- Flickr Gawkrs 1542 photos, 78 members
- Clouds in My Coffee 782 photos, 108 members
- Exhibited or Sold Works: GIVE DETAILS or YOU'RE OUT 2727 photos, 508 members
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Testimonials (32)
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Diana Pinto says:
"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!"
2nd February, 2008
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Philosoap says:
"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!"15th September, 2007
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joewonderland says:
"Nice contemporary artistic photographs - how about that."
10th July, 2007
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(In My Life) says:
"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?"
26th May, 2007
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angelocesare says:
"The first case I know: all sets are wonderful, all sets are unique!"
29th March, 2007
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michelle_k says:
"Jealous of everything this girl makes! She absolutely rocks. Such an eye for color and drama."
23rd March, 2007
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Aristocrat says:
"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!"22nd February, 2007
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Martin Kimeldorf's Pixel Playground says:
"I enjoy visiting this site...it truly is eye candy....The portraits have great sensitivity and senses of humor...Her work just makes sense."
11th February, 2007
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Theremina says:
"Eee! Tis you! One of the shiniest shinies in all of Flickrdom."
21st December, 2006
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FotoRita [Allstar maniac] says:
"The Queen of Flickr and Photography.
Baby, you are the BEST!"5th December, 2006
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objecthoags says:
"Astonishing!
Breaking free of the B&W portrait. Rich and sumptuous work."6th November, 2006
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thaumatrope says:
"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."
7th October, 2006
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molcatron says:
"i love your work, great portraits, amazing colors, youre great : ) the color queen yeeiiiii hehehe"
27th September, 2006
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Plurp says:
"She lived her life as a coin-operated girl, and died of quarter-dollar embolism."
17th August, 2006
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joshonthemoon says:
"I love your work! fantastic stuff."
14th August, 2006
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- Kemaha - says:
"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."
17th July, 2006
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Dave - aka Emptybelly says:
"Kate takes fantastic portraits - always full of colour, texture, light and life... It is always a delight to look through her latest photos..."
10th June, 2006
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Victoria_Klein says:
"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."
12th April, 2006
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luxeteria says:
"Cindy Sherman has nothing on her. What's pop art is what's now, and eyecandyforthebrokenhearted is now!"
2nd March, 2006
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mord says:
"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."
28th February, 2006
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mohawk says:
"A creative dynamo! talent in full flow!
Her time is is now!!"8th January, 2006
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Sapphie says:
"I totally want to hang out with you."
3rd January, 2006
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meire says:
"kate is one of the most creative artists i have seen!
she never ceases to amaze me!!
:>"28th December, 2005
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Emiko Hime says:
"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!!"
17th October, 2005
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theoreticalgirl says:
"what else can i say other than your images leave me speechless. incredible."
15th October, 2005
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adiar says:
"i fond of this gallery at the first time i browse around here
keep up all the great work ;)"9th October, 2005
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str8dyme says:
"She's the bomb!"
17th August, 2005
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Helena-Reet says:
"Kate O'Brien****
is
CUTE*******************
Talented***********
Cool********************
LOVELY************
I just love her pictures!
Keep going sweetie!
Greetings,
Helena-Reet Ennet
:))))"12th August, 2005
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Hazel Eyes says:
"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 ^_^"11th July, 2005
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duchess_47 says:
"I think you are great. I love your pictures.. i love your make up.. and i think you're wickedly talented... ciao !"
10th June, 2005
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BillyWarhol says:
"I Love yer Shit!!
Fabulous Colours!!
Cheers, Billy Warhol ;))"21st April, 2005
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getofab says:
"the girl genius"
19th April, 2005
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