Basics
Artist name is Ladymusicc. I prefer to be called Lady.
Those who know me personally call me Corinne. (pronounced kuh-rin) I'm self-taught in all areas that I operate. I didn't have the money for college. Plus, I had already learned everything I wanted too while I was homeschooled and was being hired from various people to do what I had taught myself to do. I love creating custom experiences for my clients. Each photoshoot, video, project I create is different. I do not have a "template" that I follow. I create everything from scratch for each client. As of right now, I work alone. I hope to one day hire an assistant, but for now I'm a one-woman show. I work hard and go above the call of duty because I love what I do and I want my Clients to feel loved and spoiled. I want to give a huge, never-ending thank you to God for allowing me to do what I love, and to my parents. They have always been in my corner since day one. Their support has done wonders for me. Without them, I would not be who I am today. More Details...
Who
For those wondering why "Ladymusicc" well, someone named me that.
They said I should call myself 'Lady Music'. "Because you love music so much." It was perfect. The spelling was temporary but quickly became a trademark. What
I knew I was always an artist. I just didn't know what medium of art I would create. Being home schooled gave me ample time to experiment with different projects. It was only natural that I fell in love with photography. Later on I discovered videography.
When
In August of 2005, I discovered Graphic Design.
By October, I was teaching myself how to create them. Christmas 2006, I received my first camera. In 2008, I started experimenting with filming. 2010 I began learning how to edit. By 2012 I was operating in all mediums. Where
It all started on the internet. I discovered so much through others. Particularly people from a Hilary Duff fan forum called "HilaryFan". It's no longer there, but I am still in touch with a few people from there.
I am grateful for those who believed in me, encouraged me, and helped me grow into my artistry. Why
Being an artist was something I never questioned. It felt right and came naturally to me.
From a young age, I knew I did not want a typical 9-5 job. I did not want to do what everyone else did. I could not work just to make money. I wanted to work because I loved what I was doing. Money is an absolute, but what you do to obtain it, is not. I needed money, but I wanted to choose how I earned it. I wanted to love what I did on a day-to-day basis. I was born to create. "I must create or I won't be happy." -Caleb Marshall Running my own business was terrifying, but I knew it would be worth it. And let me tell you, it is. |
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If you want to read more, here's my full story
I was born and raised in the middle of no-where Alabama. Our town is so small, it sits at the very bottom of Chilton County. It was like we barely made it in. That's how small the place we lived at was.
I was home schooled since I was 7 years old. I was being bullied all the time in school. So my Mother thought it best to home school me. By far the BEST decision she could have made. It allowed me to pursue my desires and discover myself as an individual and as an artist. Because of all the free time I had, I started to teach myself how to do certain things.
When I started making graphics
In August of 2005, I joined a Hilary Duff fan forum, where I discovered Graphic Design. I knew instantly I wanted to be able to create graphics too. In October of that year, I began to teach myself. I started in Paint. (Yes, the generic little program that came on Windows XP) People gave me a hard time and told me I should quit, but that was only fueling the fire. At age 13, I set out to prove them wrong. I listened to the others that would encourage me to keep practicing. Finally, in January of 2006, I got my first program. To get the practice in that I needed, I started to take requests from various people. Suddenly, I was making graphics for people who were located all across the globe. And began to really move forward in my skills and understanding of how to make graphics. In 2007, I graduated to Photoshop. And have worked with it ever since.
When I started learning Photography
The Christmas of 2006, I received my first digital camera. This made me instantly look at the world in a completely new way. I was taking pictures of EVERYTHING. It was love at first shutter sound. So at age 14, I was teaching myself Photography.
With now making graphics every day, and constantly taking pictures, I knew I wanted somewhere to showcase my work. So I thought to myself, "I'll make a website. Yeah! But wait... how do I make a website?" So yes, you guessed it.
When I started learning how to code and design websites
In 2007, at the age of 15, I started to teach myself how to make websites. During this time, I was trying to find my "artist name".
I couldn't just be "Corinne". I needed a stage name. I tried "Queen of Weirdos", "Screaming Yellow" and "Runaway Rebel". (Which I quite fancy that last one.) But none of them really connected with me.
Then one day, I was instant messaging my friend Sebastian, who suggested I call myself "Lady Music" because I loved music so much. I instantly connected with the name and the idea of this being my brand. I felt quite stupid that I hadn't thought of it myself, but I took it and ran with it. And thus, Ladymusicc was born.
The styling of the name Ladymusicc
When I started to create a website under the new name, I came to find out that someone was already using it. I looked up their website and there was no content on it whatsoever. I felt gypped. So I decided to add an extra "C" at the end of my name. Causing it to look like this: Ladymusicc.
Of course, that wasn't the plan at first. But once seeing it like that, I knew it would stay that way and it has ever since.
Finding a home
My first site (as Ladymusicc) was hosted on freewebs.com (now known as Webs.com) Then in 2008, it was hosted under a friend of mine's site. "Dakota-Sunshine.net". But I had to move domains (in 2009 or 2010) when she decided to let her site go. I moved on to a site called "pixel-fx.org" and that was my home until March of 2011. After that last move, I knew I needed to buy my own domain. Not abide by anyone's rules or be dependent on someone else to host my site. And thus, Ladymusicc.com was created, on April 6th, 2011. I never thought I'd have my own "dot com". But finally, I did. It was a big deal to me. A dream come true.
When I started learning Videography
Now, let's backtrack to 2008. I started to make short little videos with my brothers digital camera. I was not yet editing them. But I was definitely lighting a fire. Sometime in 2009 - 2010 was when I finally started editing. And there it was. The interest to make videos continued to grow. By 2012, I was actively doing all four of the things I had grown to love. I was 20 years old.
My accomplishments
Throughout the years, I've also taught myself how to film and edit videos. I've made many products for many people. Including: Videos for graduations, weddings, bridal showers, websites, sing-a-long videos, special announcements, and promo videos.
I've done photoshoots and made countless graphics for advertising purposes. I've made book, CD & DVD covers, T-shirt designs for different events/groups. I've had my graphics featured in the news paper and on a billboard. And my biggest accomplishment thus far, was seeing an album cover design I made for a client, featured on a show, during an interview. THAT was exciting.
I continue to work hard and I desire to keep improving and learning.
They say "reach for the moon and you'll land among the stars" which is exactly what I'm trying to do. I'm dreaming big and working hard.
What else can you do? Work hard, Dream big, enjoy the journey.
If you read all of this you're either bored, love to read or you're a curious soul.
Either way, thanks for stopping by.
-Lady
I was home schooled since I was 7 years old. I was being bullied all the time in school. So my Mother thought it best to home school me. By far the BEST decision she could have made. It allowed me to pursue my desires and discover myself as an individual and as an artist. Because of all the free time I had, I started to teach myself how to do certain things.
When I started making graphics
In August of 2005, I joined a Hilary Duff fan forum, where I discovered Graphic Design. I knew instantly I wanted to be able to create graphics too. In October of that year, I began to teach myself. I started in Paint. (Yes, the generic little program that came on Windows XP) People gave me a hard time and told me I should quit, but that was only fueling the fire. At age 13, I set out to prove them wrong. I listened to the others that would encourage me to keep practicing. Finally, in January of 2006, I got my first program. To get the practice in that I needed, I started to take requests from various people. Suddenly, I was making graphics for people who were located all across the globe. And began to really move forward in my skills and understanding of how to make graphics. In 2007, I graduated to Photoshop. And have worked with it ever since.
When I started learning Photography
The Christmas of 2006, I received my first digital camera. This made me instantly look at the world in a completely new way. I was taking pictures of EVERYTHING. It was love at first shutter sound. So at age 14, I was teaching myself Photography.
With now making graphics every day, and constantly taking pictures, I knew I wanted somewhere to showcase my work. So I thought to myself, "I'll make a website. Yeah! But wait... how do I make a website?" So yes, you guessed it.
When I started learning how to code and design websites
In 2007, at the age of 15, I started to teach myself how to make websites. During this time, I was trying to find my "artist name".
I couldn't just be "Corinne". I needed a stage name. I tried "Queen of Weirdos", "Screaming Yellow" and "Runaway Rebel". (Which I quite fancy that last one.) But none of them really connected with me.
Then one day, I was instant messaging my friend Sebastian, who suggested I call myself "Lady Music" because I loved music so much. I instantly connected with the name and the idea of this being my brand. I felt quite stupid that I hadn't thought of it myself, but I took it and ran with it. And thus, Ladymusicc was born.
The styling of the name Ladymusicc
When I started to create a website under the new name, I came to find out that someone was already using it. I looked up their website and there was no content on it whatsoever. I felt gypped. So I decided to add an extra "C" at the end of my name. Causing it to look like this: Ladymusicc.
Of course, that wasn't the plan at first. But once seeing it like that, I knew it would stay that way and it has ever since.
Finding a home
My first site (as Ladymusicc) was hosted on freewebs.com (now known as Webs.com) Then in 2008, it was hosted under a friend of mine's site. "Dakota-Sunshine.net". But I had to move domains (in 2009 or 2010) when she decided to let her site go. I moved on to a site called "pixel-fx.org" and that was my home until March of 2011. After that last move, I knew I needed to buy my own domain. Not abide by anyone's rules or be dependent on someone else to host my site. And thus, Ladymusicc.com was created, on April 6th, 2011. I never thought I'd have my own "dot com". But finally, I did. It was a big deal to me. A dream come true.
When I started learning Videography
Now, let's backtrack to 2008. I started to make short little videos with my brothers digital camera. I was not yet editing them. But I was definitely lighting a fire. Sometime in 2009 - 2010 was when I finally started editing. And there it was. The interest to make videos continued to grow. By 2012, I was actively doing all four of the things I had grown to love. I was 20 years old.
My accomplishments
Throughout the years, I've also taught myself how to film and edit videos. I've made many products for many people. Including: Videos for graduations, weddings, bridal showers, websites, sing-a-long videos, special announcements, and promo videos.
I've done photoshoots and made countless graphics for advertising purposes. I've made book, CD & DVD covers, T-shirt designs for different events/groups. I've had my graphics featured in the news paper and on a billboard. And my biggest accomplishment thus far, was seeing an album cover design I made for a client, featured on a show, during an interview. THAT was exciting.
I continue to work hard and I desire to keep improving and learning.
They say "reach for the moon and you'll land among the stars" which is exactly what I'm trying to do. I'm dreaming big and working hard.
What else can you do? Work hard, Dream big, enjoy the journey.
If you read all of this you're either bored, love to read or you're a curious soul.
Either way, thanks for stopping by.
-Lady
