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JESSICA WRIGHT -PHOTOGRAPHER.
The Basics
Name: Jessica Wright
Age: 18
Education: Studying Fashion Photography at London College of Fashion (UAL)
Interests: Photography, Culture, Fashion, Socialising (don't we all love that one!)
"PHOTOGRAPHY RUNS THROUGH MY VEINS"
"PHOTOGRAPHY RUNS THROUGH MY VEINS"
FASHION FANATIC
As most of us find, when getting into the routine of being a Terrible Teenager we all start to be aware of the way we look and our dress sense. Jess is no different, "I first started to become interested in fashion when I was about 15". For many people clothes is a means of presenting ourselves when we can't any other way. It can also be a way to built confidence which is lacking during younger years - I can admit to having this same dilemma when I was younger and Jess assures me that she got interested in fashion the same way. "As the years went by and my hobbie in photography became a huge part of my life, and I realised I could combine both fashion and photography, therefore combining my two favourite things"
POINT BLANK
"What started off my passion for photography was in year 8 when I was looking at what GCSE's to choose. I saw the photography stand, and mind you I've never been the 'academic' type. I saw this photograph of this one tomato sitting in the middle of this white fridge and it made me think why? I wanted to know more about this subject and why people photographed things in certain ways. This simple photograph sparked off my imagination and started my photography hype."
I think its always important to have that creative outlook in life, whether it be just a hobbie on the side or a career it allows you to acess that part of the mind that you don't get the opportunities to do in other things. If you don't have that creative aspect in your life, some popular suggestions would be: photography, collage making, blogging, playing the guitar (or any instrument), painting, drawing, singing, dancing, designing, creating sketch pads, acting, creative writing, or travelling.
THERES A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE & HATE
"Photography is a love hate relationship for
me sometimes"
me sometimes"
Being fustrated and impatient is a common trait in all of us, after all we are only human! Jess shares, if shoots did not turn out the way she wanted that these traits tended to appear for her.
"In a way my own practice scare me as well. I get worried about getting things wrong and what others think of my work. Art/Photography is all about opinion, one person may love it but others hate it. You have to justify your own work".
Not every one is perfect, and no two peoples opinions are ever the same.
BEST VS. WORST
When asking Jess this question it seems as though to her, there is no worst in photography.
"Photography is amazing, you get to meet and work with such intelligent and lovely people."
PHOTOGRAPHY IN FASHION
"Fashion photography is all about working in a team with a stylist, hair & make-up artist, asistant, model & photographer." Without these essential people there to fill in the gaps, Jess states that a photographer would crumble.
DO YOU STILL ENJOY IT NOW?
For some, me included, going to study your passion can have the opposite effect - you turn out to hate it and look in other directions to try and find another passion. HOWEVER Jess still loves it. . .
"I love photography, it is my passion and my future. I don't know for definite which direction of work I want to go into when I leave University yet, but I know that my future holds photography - As my Mum says: It runs in my veins".
LCF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
"So I'm Studying BA Fashion Photography at the moment at LCF (london college of fashion, as part of university of the arts london). Half of it is theoretical and essay based, and the other half is practical. It's a good balance, although my heart defiantly lies with photography as you would probably agree."
HOW TO GET STARTED
"I would advise anyone that wanted to be a photographer, no matter what direction you wish to go in: DO GCSE's, A-Levels, then do a foundation degree, then finally go to University to do a BA Hons Degree, Then possibly a Masters. I went straight to University from A-levels, not that I regret it, but with art and a practice like this you need as much experiece in the field as you can get. A foundation degree gives you that experience before University. Also networking & work experience is crutial as you can gain contacts and possible work placements from that"
It may seem like the long way around but it's defiantly worth it - it will give you the upper hand on other students that are applying to do the same things as you. If you are rejected from University the first time DO NOT GIVE UP especially within courses such as this one as they are so popular and in demand. Take the year out, get experience, do a foundation degree, do a short course and re-apply again the next year - ITS NEVER TO LATE TO START YOUR DREAM.
EXCITEMENT
When I asked Jess what her most exciting experience within her short career of photography she said:
"My most exciting experience must have been when I was being interviewed at LCF for a place on the BA Fashion Photography course, Mark Lebon was my interviewer and he loved my work (but little did I know who he was at the time). It makes you feel so proud when someone with his experience and knowledge in the field of photography appreciates your work.
INSPIRATION
"What inspires me most is PHOTOGRAPHERS such as Norman Parkinson's stunning film photography, Tim Walker & Chadwick Taylor, as well as Edward Weston . . . I could really go on forever.
FAVOURITES
Tell us about your favourite project . . .
"My favourite photography project must have been my British Culture project where I got to learn all about my own culture and photograph different locations and themes around this topic which taught me a lot about the country I live in (England)."
STYLES & ERAS.
"I really like to work on location as I feel it talks about the fashion that is shown in the photograph and encompasses emotion and feeling into the images, unlike a studio where these emotions are not created. I like to express imagination and take risks within my photography. To push the boundaries a little bit more, to see what experience I can gain, whether its good or awful. I also love analog photography because it is always a surprise as you never know how your images will come out. There is always this special feeling with analog because its raw, its actually there and you can control and hold it within your hands, YOU become the true photographer.
4 YEARS TIME. . .
"I want to have graduated University with a job lined up that I can go straight into to continue my passion for Fashion Photography. However, I am aware that the first time doesn't always work out . . . If so then I may take a year out, or do a masters degree. I am uncertain of my future at the moment so for now I will just go where the wind takes me"
I would agree that this is defiantly a good moto to have, not everyone gets it perfect first time around!!
CONTACT
If you have any further questions you would like to ask Jess her email address is:
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"Good luck with your Passions in life"
Jessica Wright
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