As I sit here reflecting on the last six years, it feels almost surreal to say that this chapter of my life is coming to a close. What began as a tentative step back into education has turned into a journey of deep growth—personally, professionally, creatively, and politically. For those of you who have been … Continue reading Six Years of Growth: A Chapter Closes, A New One Begins
Manchester, September 1, 2023 - On a day that will be etched into our memories for its disturbing events, I am compelled to shed light on the shocking behavior of a prominent figure, Ross Markall, the Director of iO Associates. This incident unfolded during a protest organized by Palestine Action at the old Express Building … Continue reading Revealing the Shocking Conduct of Ross Markall, Director of iO Associates, During Recent Protest
For a number of years I have watched new models come and go and I have heard a lot, and I mean a lot of horror stories from models experiencing some not so pleasant situations. With the rise of facebook groups promising work for models I feel this post is more than necessary right now. … Continue reading Avoiding expoitation and Safety advice for models
Learning photography can be a rewarding and enriching experience. With the right approach and guidance, anyone can develop the skills needed to take stunning photographs that capture the beauty and essence of the world around us. Here are some tips and techniques for learning photography that I give to my students. Start with the Basics … Continue reading How can you become a better photographer?
This is one question I have grappled with for the past four years throughout my studies, can documentary photography be art? I have experimened, read, watched and listened, and I have finally found the answer that I am happy with. Ven Sharmaine - The fruit bowl There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic … Continue reading Can Documentary Photography Be Art?
The week started with a Wedding to photograph. Weddings make me kind of nervous, I always say I would never do weddings, such is the huge responsibility, but I caved in as this was a wedding of a client I have worked with for a while on his urban sportswear brand. I actually secretly quite … Continue reading Weddings, Hitler and Halloween
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