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I haven’t posted since I started at university, life is very different. The course at Newport is great, and the visiting lecturer programme is perhaps one of my favourite things! So far we’ve heard from Michelle Sank, Daniel Meadows, Gareth McConnell, Simon Norfolk, Leonie Hampton, George Osodi, and Brian Griffin this semester. Particularly my favourites were Michelle Sank and Leonie Hampton, the way in which they spoke about their work was so honest and open, two really great speakers.
The first project has finished and been assessed. I did better than I was expecting but I’m still not entirely happy with my photographs. But I’m particularly excited about the next project, Portrait as Narrative. I’m working with a young dance couple who are Welsh Champion Latin and Ballroom dancers in their (juvenile) age category. They danced in the UK National Championships at Blackpool two weekends ago, and are now ranked 2nd in the UK. Great kids with a real passion to get to the top of their game.
Looking forward to a lovely Christmas break back home with my family and friends. Not before being flat out making work and getting organised in the next two weeks before I leave Wales for a little while!
This is Laura Pannack talking about her project, ‘Young Love’ which was a series of work on adolescent relationships, which was a project that came out of her initial series called ‘The Untitled’. I sent Laura some of my Women’s Institute portraits last week, and got a very quick response. Really great constructive feedback which I really appreciate, and a lot of things that I need to consider when I’m taking forward my project on the WI.
This is June, a member of Ely Northwold Women’s Institute. This is my favourite portrait in the series so far. It sums up what I was trying to show about the Women’s Institute. She looks strong, and it shows the empowerment the WI brings to a group of women, and each individual in turn. It portrays a sense of pride in the traditional aspects of the WI.
The Private View was on Tuesday evening. Lots of rushing about on Monday and Tuesday during the day paid off, as everyone’s work looked great on the walls. I will post some photographs of the show later this week.
The course is now at an end, several of us are moving onto University courses, and others are looking to find work, so good luck to everyone! The last two years has gone extremely fast, and I’m really looking forward to broadening my horizons and taking all the opportunities that I can whilst I study Documentary Photography at Newport, University of Wales in September.
A big thank you to Billie Kitchener, Steve Campbell, Gabriel Van Ingen and Gemma Marmalade for teaching, encouraging and supporting all of us over the past two years!
I was browsing through Photojournalism Links and stumbled across this video produced by photographer David Goldman for Associated Press. A short video piece, but nonetheless powerful, and it’s really made me think more about those that are affected by the war in Iraq. It’s making me curious about new projects. Enjoy, and let it make you think.
Yesterday I managed to finish mounting and framing my photographs for the show on Tuesday. It took nearly all day, and I am now suffering bruised limbs and fingers from kneeling on the floor and opening all the frames! It’s all worth it though, I’m really pleased with how they look. I’m looking forward to seeing them all on the wall next week!
Remember, private view, Tuesday 21st June, 7-9pm, at University Centre Peterborough! See you there!
“All the talent in the world guarantees nothing.
The difference between those that achieve their dreams and those that don’t is simple, they are single minded, highly focused and motivated, and work hard to achieve the goals they set themselves.
Anything less isn’t good enough. There are thousands of talented photographers not working as photographers because they think talent is all they need…
… IT ISN’T!”
This is one of the portraits that I did during my Women’s Institute project. This isn’t part of the series, as it is not contextual enough with the WI, but I felt that it was a strong portrait of my Grandma. Take this as a little teaser for the final series which will be shown next Tuesday evening, 21st June, at 7pm, at the University Centre Peterborough. Look forward to seeing you all there!
