#gisele schmidt

[shirleydanders]

everyone say thank you mama schmidt 🐌🐎

[15billionyears]

When asked how we got together, we always answer: ‘Liz Taylor and James Dean.’ But we really owe it all to Richard Miller, the freelance entertainment and stills photographer, who captured the image of them relaxing on a sofa in Houston, Texas in 1955.

In truth, saying ‘Richard C. Miller’ doesn’t carry the weight and humour of saying ‘Taylor and Dean’, but it should. We have all heard the adage, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, and we don’t disagree – but what of the person who took it, or the people in it, what we take from it, or what happens because of it? We feel that those stories are equally as captivating, should be shared, and well… at times, they may take a thousand words to tell.

So, we thank Hollywood Authentic and our dear friend, Greg Williams, for indulging us with this opportunity in the forthcoming issues to share the stories of how some of the most iconic images were taken, pay homage to the extraordinary photographers behind them, and take you on the journey of how the love of photography changed our lives forever.

Over the course of his career, Miller took photographs of celebrities and stills on more than 70 movie sets, with his work appearing in The Saturday Evening Post, American Weekly, Colliers, Time and LIFE. He was one of the first photographers who took pictures of Norma Jean for the Blue Book Modeling Agency long before her transformation into Marilyn Monroe, and he covered the set photographs of what would be Dean’s third and final film, Giant. Which brings us to this photograph.

Miller studied to be a cinematographer and was an actor prior to establishing himself as a photographer. Dean aspired to be a film director and shared a passion for photography – among his closest friends were notable photographers Phil Stern, Dennis Stock and Roy Schatt (the latter being Dean’s photography instructor who had also given Dean his Rolleiflex). Hence why when Miller met Dean, they became fast friends who bonded over their love of Porsches, cameras and the filmmaking process, and Miller told his wife, ‘This is a guy who will be a best friend for life.’

A great image is typically generated by knowing when to click the shutter, but it also needs the right elements of composition. Between the photographer and the subject, cooperation and collaboration, magic can happen. Miller recounted that when Dean saw him about to take the photograph, he would do something to make it better; a look, a stance, a gesture, and in this case, simply grabbing the LOOK magazine featuring Taylor on the cover as Mother of the Year, while she napped beside him.

This very photograph is what brought Gary into the gallery where I worked and now hangs proudly in our home. It’s the image that we bonded over, and began our conversations on cameras, film and photography; it is what started us on the path to becoming best friends and partners for life. And come to think of it, Gary did drive over in his Porsche.

[adhd-pixie-nightmare-girl]

“To the gremlin girls, I would like to tell you something inspiring, but the truth is, when life closes a door for us, it doesn’t always open a window. The good news is: That’s what bricks are for.” ― Margaret Owen, Little Thieves

I made a moodboard for some characters and ships from Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. I'm reading Painted Devils now and I am obsessed with this series. The moodboards are for Little Thieves, Emeric Conrad, Gisele von Falbirg, Ragne, Vanja Schmidt, Ragne x Gisele (I call them Ragisele in my head), and Vanja x Emeric which I think Vanric, but I also like the idea of them being called Penny Prefect.

[iliveinyourceiling65]

Little Thieves incorrect quotes

Part one :)

Vanja: My life isn’t as glamorous as my wanted poster makes it look.

Emeric: You often use humor to deflect trauma Vanja: Thank you Emeric: I didn't say that was a good thing Vanja: What I'm hearing is, you think I'm funny

Vanja: Name a more iconic duo than my crippling fear of abandonment and my anxiety. I'll wait. Ragne: You and me!!! Vanja, tearing up: Okay.

Vanja: *Walking in to a room* Sorry I’m late... I was... doing things. *Sounds of running footsteps progressively getting louder* Gisele: *Out of breath* SHE PUSHED ME DOWN THE FUCKING STAIRS.

Vanja: Hey, Ragne? Can I get some dating advice? Ragne: Just because I’m with Gisele doesn’t mean I know how I did it.

Vanja: Whaddya call a fish with no eye? Emeric, not looking up: Myxine Circifrons Vanja: Vanja: fsh

Emeric: We need a distraction. Vanja: Is anyone here good at jumping up and down and making weird noises? Ragne, whispering: My time has come

Vanja : Well, well, well... if it isn’t my old friend: the dawning realization that I fucked up bad.

[little-thieves]

Vanja: Love is a weakness and an evolutionary mistake

Gisele: You are literally making a Valentine's card for Emeric

Vanja *pointing her hot glue gun towards Gisele*:And you are on thin fucking ice.

[sororygilmore]

little thieves by margaret owen (@what-eats-owls)

“I am his puzzle and he is my lock, and it's an arms race to solve the other first. But somewhere in all the knots and twists and trapdoors, he turned to an arsonist, leaving his embers in my veins, smoke on my tongue, a fire burning softly in my heart. And it will not die easy.”

[andreai04]

Once upon a time, there was a girl as cunning as the fox in winter, as hungry as the wolf at first frost, and cold as the icy wind that kept them at each other's throats.

In the world I knew, there were three reasons a person would be wanted: for profit, pleasure, or power. If you could satisty only one, they used you. Two, they saw you.

Three, they served you.

No matter how many cards I lay between myself and the rest of the world, no matter how many lies I tell, how many lives I steal, it will never be enough. I will never escape the ghost in the mirror.

I will never escape her, because I am haunted by myself.

I see myself for what I am: a scared girl, alone in a cruel world, abandoned by family and friend, who would rather turn herself to bloodstained stone than let anyone get close enough to leave another scar.

For all my schemes and façades and artifice, I am not prepared in the slightest for the simple, devastating intimacy of being believed.

[lovewisegirl06]

I just finished this book and Vanja is now one of my favourite characters of all time. Art by @felixsadlerillustration

[sapphicscribbles2222]

Some Little Thieves doodles because I’m totally not hyperfixating (ft. The Merciful Crow because I wanted to draw a crossover)

also first real post on this site yay!

[thegremlingirl]

Down On Your Luck (A Modern Little Thieves AU) Chapter 3

Featuring: debates, denials, and a theft.

Read Chapter III - Trials and Denials here

First Chapter and Summary link here

[izzygabriella]

My OCS

Ignore this post, it’s just an excuse to make tags of my damn ocs and for you to read my AO3 stories

On AO3, search for Inthegalaxi or Galaxi’s World!

[dobbyslifesucks]

Kristin Scott Thomas and Gary Oldman in Slow Horses S4 BTS.

Photo by Gisele Schmidt

[book--brackets]

The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas (2008-2014)

In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the wizard's locus magicalicus, a stone used to focus magic and work spells. But for some reason he did not. Nevery finds that interesting, and he takes Conn as his apprentice on the provision that the boy find a locus stone of his own. But Conn has little time to search for his stone between wizard lessons and helping Nevery discover who--or what--is stealing the city of Wellmet's magic.

100 Cupboards by N. D. Wilson (2007-2010)

Twelve-year-old Henry York is going to sleep one night when he hears a bump on the attic wall above his head. It's an unfamiliar house—Henry is staying with his aunt, uncle, and three cousins—so he tries to ignore it. But the next night he wakes up with bits of plaster in his hair. Two knobs have broken through the wall, and one of them is slowly turning...

 Henry scrapes the plaster off the wall and discovers doors—ninety-nine cupboards of all different sizes and shapes. Through one he can hear the sound of falling rain. Through another he sees a glowing room—with a man strolling back and forth! Henry and his cousin Henrietta soon understand that these are not just cupboards. They are, in fact, portals to other worlds.

Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (2008)

A girl is transformed, through instruction in life at court, determination, and magic, from sullen, pudgy, graceless Ben into Crown Princess Benevolence, a fit ruler of the kindgom of Montagne as it faces war with neighboring Drachensbett.

Little Thieves by Margaret Owen (2021-present)

Vanja Schmidt knows no gift is freely given, not even a mother’s love. Abandoned to Death and Fortune as a child, she has scraped by as a lowly maidservant with her quick wits and the ability to see her god-mothers’ hands at work in the world. But when they demand her lifelong servitude in exchange, Vanja decides that gifts not given freely…can always be stolen.

When an opportunity rises to steal a string of enchanted pearls, Vanja seizes it, transforming herself into Gisele, the princess she’s served for years. As the glamorous princess, Vanja leads a double life, charming the nobility while ransacking their coffers as a jewel thief. Then, one heist away from funding an escape from her god-mothers, Vanja crosses the wrong god, and is cursed to turn into jewels herself. The only way to save herself is to make up for what she’s taken—starting with her first victim, Princess Gisele.

Valdemar: Mage Wings by Mercedes Lackey (1992-1993)

High magic had been lost to Valdemar when he gave his life to save his kingdom from destruction by the dark sorceries. Now it falls to Elspeth Herald, heir to the throne, to take up the challenge and seek a mentor who will awaken her mage abilities.

The Numair Chronicles by Tamora Pierce (2018-present)

Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm’s most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness–and for attracting danger. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the “leftover prince” with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram’s heart, Arram realizes that one day–soon–he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones (1998-2000)

Everyone - wizards, soldiers, farmers, elves, dragons, kings and queens alike - is fed up with Mr Chesney's Pilgrim Parties: groups of tourists from the world next door who descend en masse every year to take the Grand Tour. What they expect are all the trappings of a grand fantasy adventure, including the Evil Enchantress, Wizard Guides, the Dark Lord, Winged Minions, and all. And every year different people are chosen to play these parts. But now they've had enough: Mr Chesney may be backed by a very powerful demon, but the Oracles have spoken. Now it's up to the Wizard Derk and his son Blade, this year's Dark Lord and Wizard Guide, not to mention Blade's griffin brothers and sisters, to save the world from Mr Chesney's depredations.

Traveler's Gate by Will Wight (2013-2014)

Simon can only watch, helpless, as his family is killed and his friends captured by enemy Travelers-men and women who can summon mystical powers from otherworldly Territories. To top it off, another young man from Simon's village discovers that he's a savior prophesied to destroy evil and save the realm.Prophecy has nothing to say about Simon. He has no special powers, no magical weapons, and no guarantee that he'll survive. But he sets off anyway, alone, to gain the power he needs to oppose the Travelers and topple their ruthless Overlord. It may not be his destiny, but Simon's determined to rescue his fellow villagers from certain death.Because who cares about prophecy, really?

Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda (2000)

The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen and hidden in dark terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs, and Deltora is lost.

In secrecy, with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest. Determined to find the lost gems and rid their land of the tyrant, they struggle towards their first goal - the sinister Forests of Silence.

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi (2016-2017)

There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn't miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it's been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she's about to embark on one to find the other.

But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find him she'll have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. It will take all of Alice's wits (and every limb she's got) to find Father and return home to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself--and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss.

[adhd-pixie-nightmare-girl]

Little Thieves + Text Posts Part 6

Vanja: your 2nd priority should be bringing joyful and loving energy to those around you. your first priority should always be committing to the bit Emeric to Proctor Kirkling: ARE YOU FUCKING STUPID????? Kindest regards, Vanja to Gisele: As Your Friend, I Promise You Can Tell Me Anything That Makes Me Feel Superior To You

[iwant-fuitgummi]

genshin headcanon / au edits pt. 7!!

Mavuika Whakatāne, Michaela Giselle Schmidt, Mona Magdalena Megistus

Mualani Ka'aukai, Naganohara Yoimiya

Nahida Ijaz, Navia Reine Caspar, Nekoba Kirara

Niloufar Golshan, Noelle Petra Desroche

[little-thieves]

Ragne: I invented a game, wanna play?

Gisele: Sure?

Ragne: It's called Emeric or gilden. I'll give you a quote I've heard Vanja say, and you guess if she was talking about Emeric or her money

Gisele: Well that'll be easy-

Ragne: "You're the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes upon"

Gisele: Fuck.