Appreciating others - Part III

Wednesday presents to you  Lara Parsons

Lara Parsons is the talent behind Parsnips Photography. This young photographer is another British talent, who is currently residing in Canada. Lara has been travelling the world for over a year now and has been documenting it every step of the way.

Her photography lies in the boundaries of Fine Art and Fashion Photography but often spills over to expose her journey through life. The unobtrusive style of her Fine Art imagery often uses moody tones with striking contrasts, but still maintains an overall feeling of warmth.

So go and take a look around her website and show your support to the young British talent around us. 

http://www.parsnipsphotography.co.uk/

Appreciating others - Part II

So continuing with the smorgasbord of creative talent I know...

Tuesday presents to you Ismay Ozga




                                                                                          Ismay Ozga is a multi-disciplined, female artist. She went to Birmingham City University where she studied Fine Art, but has used her creative talents across the board. Not only is she an accomplished illustrator, she is also a wonderful photographer and half of the jewellery company, Paper and Chain, who were featured in my blog back in February. 

Ismay's work has a very honest and personal feel to it. Her delicate pencil illustrations often feature the female form and are heavily influenced by fashion. Her breathtaking photography is mostly shot on 35mm film giving it a nostalgic and raw quality, which I feel adds to the almost auto biographical narrative of her images. 

So go and take a look at her website and show your support to the young British talent around us.  

www.ismayozga.com

Taking the time to appreciate others...

All this week I will be posting to you the delights of creative and talented souls that I personally know.

Monday we begin with James Uren.

James Uren is a young designer who studied Contemporary Furniture and Product Design at Buckinghamshire New University. He completed his degree with an impressive first and was listed as the runner up for BDC's New Designer of the year. His fresh and ultra-modern approach to furniture design is very much worth a look. The collection represents the clean and contemporary living style that so many have adopted or look to achieve in their home.

So go and take a look and show your support to the young British talent around us.

http://www.jamesurendesign.co.uk/

Nightclub Photography..

Title : Nightclub Photography
Format : Digital
Location : Warwickshire
Artist : Jess Summerson

Take a step back...

Title: Coffee Triptych
Format: 35mm
Location: Brighton
Artist: Jess Summerson

It's been a very busy fourteen days for myself and I couldn't bear the thought of not posting this week. So just in the nick of time....here it is!!

These photographs were taken with my lovely Nikon FG20 on 35mm film, my favourite format. Over four years old, I couldn't let them sit hidden on my computer any longer.

Even though time has been running away with me of late, I always think it is important to stop and take a step back. Always remember to make time for yourself...

Onwards and Upwards!

Title : Yellow Shirt
Format : Digital
Location : Villefranche, France
Artist : Jess Summerson

Just the one image this week, but it is one of my favourites! I took this in a little village called Villefranche in the South of France. The village is a maze of steep cobbled streets, lined with colourful tall houses, all displaying their laundry and through their open windows, offering an insight into their lives.

My homemade Instagrams...

Title : Homemade Instagrams
Format : 35mm and Digital
Location : England, Spain, France and Italy
Artist : Jess Summerson



So it has been a busy week for me in London, working in a photography studio. But now I am back, refreshed, focused and ready to post another little treat.
I absolutely love the Instagram and Hipstamatic photos that everyone is producing with their trusty iPhones. Unfortunately I don't have the funds to purchase one of these amazing little beauts, so decided to create my own versions of Instagrams with Photoshop.

The images I have selected illustrate my life over the past 15 months.