It's the modern Tinderella story. New York girl, unlucky in love, harnesses the power of technology to find her Prince Charming. Photographer Kirra Cheers braved the awkward, intriguing and sometimes hilarious world of online dating for her latest photography project titled Tinderella. In a bid to see if it possible to find a genuine 'match'  with someone you met on the app, Kirra chose to use the most modern form of online dating, Tinder. Actor and model Chris, 27, and Kirra went shopping for imaginary children at Toys R Us followed by dinner . Kirra's experiences of dating on Tinder were awkward, intriguing and sometimes hilarious . Designer Jude, 31, went for drinks at Grassroots with Kirra for their date, followed by pizza . Kirra and Mike, 26, who works in finance, dated  with drinks at Ten Degrees in the East Village . The mobile app which shows you other users in your immediate area and users can select and dismiss partners based on physical appearance. For this reason it has earned a reputation as a 'hook up' app. The 26-year-old, who is originally from Australia went on a total of 17 dates over two months and decided to photograph all of the dates she had in New York. Kirra is also the co-founder of the Brooklyn Collective, and explains that she drew inspiration while curating. 'I was curating and showing in a group show depicting 'Modern Romance'. I wanted my take on the theme to have more of a personal approach, putting myself into the project and documenting my experience with online dating, more specifically with Tinder. Kirra and translator Sophie (pictured), 22, went people watching at Tompkins Park in Alphabet City . Tinder users can select and dismiss partners based on physical appearance - for this reason it has become known as a 'hook-up' app . Videographer Samuel, 32, and Kirra went to a fashion launch followed by drinks on a friend’s rooftop . Freddie, 27, went on a date with Kirra to have drinks at Flute, a bar in midtown New York . Kirra said the the purpose  was not necessarily the resulting images but more a documentation of the journey . The project included images of the dates as well as shots of the messages Kira received on her mobile. Alex, 25, took her for drinks at The Wayland in Alphabet City . 'The purpose of the project was not necessarily the resulting images but more a documentation of the journey.' Kirra describes Tinder as like a takeaway for dating. It's quick and easy but somehow leaves you feeling guilty - like you cheated the process. 'Although I would suggest it's not healthy to 'shop' for a partner, I believe Tinder can be used as a platform to find a real connection.' Kirra and law student David, 24, had drinks at Art Bar in West Village on their Tinder date . Kirra describes Tinder as like a takeaway for dating. It's quick and easy but somehow leaves you feeling guilty - a bit like you cheated the process . Kirra was curating and showing in a group show depicting ‘Modern Romance’ and wanted her take on the theme to have a personal approach, putting herself into the project and documenting her experience . Kirra took an unflinching look at dating in the 21st century with her brave new project titled Tinderella. Here, Justin is pictured on their date - brunch and a stroll through Madison Square Garden .
Kirra Cheers, 26, braved the world of online dating for her latest project .
She hoped to see if it possible to connect with someone you met on an app .
'Hook up' app Tinder allows users select or dismiss partners with a swipe .
It's the modern Tinderella story. New York girl, unlucky in love, harnesses the power of technology to find her Prince Charming. Photographer Kirra Cheers braved the awkward, intriguing and sometimes hilarious world of online dating for her latest photography project titled Tinderella. In a bid to see if it possible to find a genuine 'match'  with someone you met on the app, Kirra chose to use the most modern form of online dating, Tinder. Actor and model Chris, 27, and Kirra went shopping for imaginary children at Toys R Us followed by dinner . Kirra's experiences of dating on Tinder were awkward, intriguing and sometimes hilarious . Designer Jude, 31, went for drinks at Grassroots with Kirra for their date, followed by pizza . Kirra and Mike, 26, who works in finance, dated with drinks at Ten Degrees in the East Village . The mobile app which shows you other users in your immediate area and users can select and dismiss partners based on physical appearance. For this reason it has earned a reputation as a 'hook up' app. The 26-year-old, who is originally from Australia went on a total of 17 dates over two months and decided to photograph all of the dates she had in New York. Kirra is also the co-founder of the Brooklyn Collective, and explains that she drew inspiration while curating. 'I was curating and showing in a group show depicting 'Modern Romance'. I wanted my take on the theme to have more of a personal approach, putting myself into the project and documenting my experience with online dating, more specifically with Tinder. Kirra and translator Sophie (pictured), 22, went people watching at Tompkins Park in Alphabet City . Tinder users can select and dismiss partners based on physical appearance - for this reason it has become known as a 'hook-up' app . Videographer Samuel, 32, and Kirra went to a fashion launch followed by drinks on a friend’s rooftop . Freddie, 27, went on a date with Kirra to have drinks at Flute, a bar in midtown New York . Kirra said the the purpose was not necessarily the resulting images but more a documentation of the journey . The project included images of the dates as well as shots of the messages Kira received on her mobile. Alex, 25, took her for drinks at The Wayland in Alphabet City . 'The purpose of the project was not necessarily the resulting images but more a documentation of the journey.' Kirra describes Tinder as like a takeaway for dating. It's quick and easy but somehow leaves you feeling guilty - like you cheated the process. 'Although I would suggest it's not healthy to 'shop' for a partner, I believe Tinder can be used as a platform to find a real connection.' Kirra and law student David, 24, had drinks at Art Bar in West Village on their Tinder date . Kirra describes Tinder as like a takeaway for dating. It's quick and easy but somehow leaves you feeling guilty - a bit like you cheated the process . Kirra was curating and showing in a group show depicting ‘Modern Romance’ and wanted her take on the theme to have a personal approach, putting herself into the project and documenting her experience . Kirra took an unflinching look at dating in the 21st century with her brave new project titled Tinderella. Here, Justin is pictured on their date - brunch and a stroll through Madison Square Garden .
Photographer Kirra Cheers braved the awkward, intriguing and sometimes hilarious world of online dating for her latest photography project titled Tinderella. In a bid to see if it possible to find a genuine 'match'  with someone you met select and dismiss partners based on physical