A Joyful Photowalk in Wells
As a creative photographer I am constantly seeking out new inspiration to develop my photography. A recent encounter at an RPS (Royal...
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valeriehuggins0
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Imitation or Inspiration?
Imitation or inspiration? I have been pondering this as I have worked my way through this project on female abstract photographers. So...
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valeriehuggins0
- Aug 1
- 5 min
In sunshine and in rain
I am continuing my project on female photographers influenced by abstract expressionism in the Arts with the Croatian photographer Olga...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jul 26
- 5 min
Following in the footsteps of photographer Olga Karlovac
On to my next photographer to research - this time I have chosen Olga Karlovac. I came across her work recently and was struck by its...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Playing with shutter speeds
Yesterday at the end of a very rainy day, I headed for Teignmouth to meet up with some fellow u3a photographers. The plan was to play...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jul 9
- 1 min
Ten-Shot Challenge - part 2!
Yesterday, I went for a walk around a nearby harbour, looking for photo possibilities. The marina is a very busy place, and can be tricky...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jul 9
- 3 min
The Ten-Shot Challenge!
My latest challenge was to take 10 photos. Sounds easy, right? But there were certain limits. I had to imagine that I only had 10 shots...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jun 16
- 4 min
A pause for reflection
I started my project on the female gaze in photography back in January as a New Year's intention to get a qualification with the RPS...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jun 16
- 4 min
The glass landscapes of Frances Seward
For my third female photographer I have chosen the British artist Frances Seward. I came across her work a while back and was intrigued...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jun 11
- 3 min
Responding to the work of Uta Barth
In a previous blog I celebrated the work of a contemporary female photographer Uta Barth . Since then I have spent some time working out...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Coldplay: the environmental footprint?
Yesterday I was lucky enough to go and see Coldplay in Cardiff on their Music of the Spheres World Tour! The concert was spectacular as...
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valeriehuggins0
- Jun 2
- 6 min
Experiencing the Chelsea Flower Show May 2023
My first ever visit to the Chelsea Flower Show! A tick on my bucket list! And what an interesting day it was! I have long enjoyed...
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valeriehuggins0
- May 16
- 4 min
Opening my heart to new possibilities
I had the real pleasure this weekend of joining a workshop led by the inspirational landscape photographer Paul Sanders and organised by...
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valeriehuggins0
- May 4
- 6 min
Discovering Uta Barth
I am excited to be continuing my journey of research into pioneering female photographers, showcasing their work as well as learning from...
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valeriehuggins0
- May 3
- 2 min
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
My project on pioneering female photographers is opening up so many new insights for me as well as more avenues to explore! I was...
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valeriehuggins0
- May 3
- 3 min
What is, and is not, a 'photograph'?
A seemingly easy question to answer surely? A photograph is an image made when light falls on to light-sensitive material. The word...
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valeriehuggins0
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Nature Morte à la mode de Florence Henri
I am continuing to experiment with the ideas of Florence Henri, a leading photographer in the 1920s and 1930s, whose work and life I find...
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valeriehuggins0
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Portraiture a la mode de Florence Henri
Time to start experimenting! I spent a while analysing the photographs that Florence Henri produced between 1927 and 1940. The first...
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valeriehuggins0
- Apr 21
- 6 min
In the footsteps of Florence Henri (1893-1982)
I see myself as a relative newcomer to ‘serious photography’ but I have been struck by two features. Viewing the contemporary scene I...
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valeriehuggins0
- Apr 4
- 3 min
'With an apple I want to astonish Paris!' Still life - a worthy genre?
On my recent visit to London I was fortunate to catch the Cezanne exhibition at the Tate Modern just before it closed. It was a...
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