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Jane Ross. I grew up in the 70’s Liverpool with ‘pictures’ playing a part in documenting a busy family life. We used an old Kodak instamatic camera with a rotating 4 sided flash bulb. ’Snapping’ memories, collecting the envelope from the local Max Spielmann shop, the mystery of what we had actually taken, then finally placing the pictures in our hard backed photograph album, embossed corner anchors and tissue paper between the pages.
Today I’ve not really developed beyond the snapper I was then. Using my phone rather than a camera, still documenting life at every opportunity.
I love to capture an image that really moves me. A sunrise or sunset, a building with a story or piece of nature that stirs an emotion. People do not feature as a central theme but part of the piece, often in reflection or silhouette.
If I try and pose the image it doesn’t seem to work as well. They appear staged and rather formal. Most images are stolen as I pass by.
I particularly love layering, playing on reflections and light, historic industrial backdrops and quirky angles. If you need to look at an image twice to see what it is, then that’s it, you have been caught.
Joining WIFIE as with all great things in my life was completely by accident. I was welcomed immediately and love the bond. I’ve been introduced to so many wonderful women who have shared honestly their images and themselves
At some stage I may invest in a camera. I have borrowed several and wandered around trying to feel the freedom I have with my phone. Somehow, I feel slightly more conspicuous and that second of hesitation breaks the spell……though, never say never……..someday perhaps.
Today I’ve not really developed beyond the snapper I was then. Using my phone rather than a camera, still documenting life at every opportunity.
I love to capture an image that really moves me. A sunrise or sunset, a building with a story or piece of nature that stirs an emotion. People do not feature as a central theme but part of the piece, often in reflection or silhouette.
If I try and pose the image it doesn’t seem to work as well. They appear staged and rather formal. Most images are stolen as I pass by.
I particularly love layering, playing on reflections and light, historic industrial backdrops and quirky angles. If you need to look at an image twice to see what it is, then that’s it, you have been caught.
Joining WIFIE as with all great things in my life was completely by accident. I was welcomed immediately and love the bond. I’ve been introduced to so many wonderful women who have shared honestly their images and themselves
At some stage I may invest in a camera. I have borrowed several and wandered around trying to feel the freedom I have with my phone. Somehow, I feel slightly more conspicuous and that second of hesitation breaks the spell……though, never say never……..someday perhaps.
Ursula Mueller. I was about 10 years old when I got my first automatic camera and started snapping on outings, holidays and at home. This didn't stop me from pestering my father to teach me the ropes of taking pictures with his SLR which he then handed down to me when I was 18. From there it was a journey from prints to slides and back to prints in black and white, learning how to develop photographs using a dark room. My favourite subjects have always been travel and landscape photography and, in terms of photographers, I particularly like the work of Ansel Adams, Fay Godwin, Eugene Atget and Robert Doisneau..
Margaret Munro
I have always been interested in photography and enjoy taking nature photos, although my friends think I'm weird when I stop to take a photograph of lichen or moss! I have always wanted to improve my skills and when I found out about Wifie, it seemed the ideal opportunity to do so in a friendly and supportive group. I am learning how to use various settings on my camera and look forward to improving my technique.
I have always been interested in photography and enjoy taking nature photos, although my friends think I'm weird when I stop to take a photograph of lichen or moss! I have always wanted to improve my skills and when I found out about Wifie, it seemed the ideal opportunity to do so in a friendly and supportive group. I am learning how to use various settings on my camera and look forward to improving my technique.
Margaret Thomson.
I have been a member of WIFIE for about ten years now and still enjoy the unstructured, flexible nature of the group and the companionship of many different women.
I began learning in the darkroom with black and white images but soon discovered the magic of colour digital technology. I now have thousands of photo files stored on my PC and actually managed to sell one at a WIFIE Exhibition.
I have been a member of WIFIE for about ten years now and still enjoy the unstructured, flexible nature of the group and the companionship of many different women.
I began learning in the darkroom with black and white images but soon discovered the magic of colour digital technology. I now have thousands of photo files stored on my PC and actually managed to sell one at a WIFIE Exhibition.
Damiana Magris
I have always been passionate about photography, but it was only in 2011, soon after attending Edinburgh College of Art Photography Courses and having discovered and joined WIFIE that I have had the opportunity to actually get into it in a more professional level.
I do not believe I have a particular style....but Gianni Berengo-Gardin, Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Oliviero Toscani, Diane Arbus and Francesca Woodman are inspirational figures indeed.
I have always been passionate about photography, but it was only in 2011, soon after attending Edinburgh College of Art Photography Courses and having discovered and joined WIFIE that I have had the opportunity to actually get into it in a more professional level.
I do not believe I have a particular style....but Gianni Berengo-Gardin, Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Oliviero Toscani, Diane Arbus and Francesca Woodman are inspirational figures indeed.
Margaret Drysdale
One of the founding members of Wifie I have been involved from the very start. I studied photography at college where I developed my interest in experimental darkroom techniques. Some of my most early experiments were in the solarization of film to create unique images and this idea of experimentation has influenced most of my work over the years. Photographers that inspire me include Francesca Woodman, Sarah Moon and Albert Watson.
One of the founding members of Wifie I have been involved from the very start. I studied photography at college where I developed my interest in experimental darkroom techniques. Some of my most early experiments were in the solarization of film to create unique images and this idea of experimentation has influenced most of my work over the years. Photographers that inspire me include Francesca Woodman, Sarah Moon and Albert Watson.
Caroline Armstrong
After doing an evening class in dark room photography I joined Wifie as a way of developing my skills and learning along with other people. I prefer social documentary type photographs and like the work of Robert Frank and Vivian Maier. I also like the huge projects by Gregory Crewdson.
After doing an evening class in dark room photography I joined Wifie as a way of developing my skills and learning along with other people. I prefer social documentary type photographs and like the work of Robert Frank and Vivian Maier. I also like the huge projects by Gregory Crewdson.
Meg Walker
As a child my father showed me the workings of a camera and a darkroom, however they were skills quickly forgotten at the age of 11-16 or so. After university I rediscovered the joy of photography and I now love to capture images of the natural world around me. I particularly enjoy the challenge of photographing birds. My love of nature and landscape photography has been particularly inspired by the work of Ansel Adams, but I admire any photographer with a clear passion for their subject.
As a child my father showed me the workings of a camera and a darkroom, however they were skills quickly forgotten at the age of 11-16 or so. After university I rediscovered the joy of photography and I now love to capture images of the natural world around me. I particularly enjoy the challenge of photographing birds. My love of nature and landscape photography has been particularly inspired by the work of Ansel Adams, but I admire any photographer with a clear passion for their subject.
Molly MacCaul
Exhibiting in a number of Wifie exhibitions has created a perfect outlet for some of my creative work. It provides encouragement and a purpose to use photography and with the different themes you are challenged to come up with ideas and explore your own creativity to produce your final images for a deadline.
Exhibiting in a number of Wifie exhibitions has created a perfect outlet for some of my creative work. It provides encouragement and a purpose to use photography and with the different themes you are challenged to come up with ideas and explore your own creativity to produce your final images for a deadline.
Fi Phillips
My photography has gone from hobby to a passion with the help of the short courses available in Edinburgh and fun with Wifie. I've also found it helpful to stop photographing what I don't find exciting (for me it's landscapes) and concentrate on what takes you to that total focus place, where all you are thinking about is what you are seeing through your lens. For me that happens when creating abstract images and taking portraits.
My photography has gone from hobby to a passion with the help of the short courses available in Edinburgh and fun with Wifie. I've also found it helpful to stop photographing what I don't find exciting (for me it's landscapes) and concentrate on what takes you to that total focus place, where all you are thinking about is what you are seeing through your lens. For me that happens when creating abstract images and taking portraits.
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