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Ghost of Christmas...
Me
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this self-portrait holiday card transformed a timeless story into a modern visual narrative, exploring the ghosts of past, present, and future through photography, character design, and digital compositing.
Project Overview
Reimagining A Christmas Classic
Every year, my holiday card becomes an opportunity to tell a new story. For this project, I drew inspiration from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and reimagined its iconic characters through a modern, personal lens.
Combining photography, costume design, digital compositing, and graphic design, the project transformed a single photoshoot into a cast of characters representing the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future alongside a reinterpreted Scrooge.
Creative Inspiration
The Spark Before The Spirits
Before I became all the ghosts, I had to meet them first. This version of A Christmas Carol starring Kelsey Grammer sparked the concept—dramatic, theatrical, and full of character. Each role helped shape how I brought my own twist to the story... with more glam and a lot more attitude.
Visual Development
Fog Of The Setting
Before stepping into character, I stepped into the scene. This old Victorian street image set the tone—moody, muted, and rich with nostalgia. Its colors and atmosphere became the backbone of the project, helping me imagine the world these ghosts would haunt.
Character Creation
Face To Phantom
It all began with a concept and a camera. Each character started as a simple portrait—raw expressions, deliberate lighting, and just enough setup to capture the essence. The real transformation came in post, where digital edits aged
Hidden Details
A Whisper Of Humbug
A little Easter egg, hidden in plain sight. “Bah humbug” drifts through the candle smoke— not just a nod to Scrooge’s signature mood, but a tribute to the Ghost of Christmas Past, who first appears through a swirl of smoke.
Final Design
The Ghostly Greeting
From concept to character, inspiration to edit, this is where it all came together. The finished card is more than just a holiday greeting; it's a visual story told in layers.
Behind The Scenes
From Humbug To Holiday
A peek behind the scenes. In this video, I break down parts of the process, from inspiration to execution—and how one idea turned into four characters and a whole lot of editing.
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