His images, while controversial, certainly leave an impression on the viewer. While the majority of his images are sexual and contain bondage his models do not look afraid or concerned. There is a certain amount of power in the women in his images. I also find it amazing how almost anything he photographs becomes sexual when viewed through his lens.

It is a fascinating documentary I highly recommend to anyone interested in photography.

I recently had my image of the Red Shoes in an exhibition at the Viewfinder Gallery in Greenwich. It is the first time I have exhibited outside of the university organizing an exhibit. The image was popular and got a good reception which gave my confidence in my photography a really big boost.

I also got the images from the Hawes and Curtis advertising shoot I assisted on and the images look really good. I think background that Lucy and Chirag built the night before worked really well. They make a really good team and are always fun to work for.

In my own photography I have been looking at printing on glass and mirrors for one project and starting my final project. I have done one shoot for the final project but it is not quite what I am looking for and have two more shoots in mind to do next week. I just need the time first! Things have been crazy with waitressing work and trying to fit uni work in too and doing an internship with Louise at the Viewfinder Gallery. Thankfully Louise has said that I can cut back my time at the gallery until things at uni have calmed down a bit. I feel it’s a shame I have to do that because I really enjoy working there but honestly, university is so important and there isn’t too long left there.

Anyways, I am off to do a shift now.

I have also been doing some freelance work here and there and last week I got to assist on another Hawes & Curtis campaign. I will put some images up when I am able to but it is very exciting! I am also still working with Zoe when she needs an assistant. Also my friend Lucy Brown said she may need my help on some upcoming fashion shoots she has soon.

All this makes it sound like I am not doing any of my own work! Alas, I still am trying to take photos every day and posting them to my Flickr account while also doing a rather ambitious university project! Oh and helping organise the end of year show and fundraiser!

All this means the next three months will be very interesting for me!

Photo Gathering Jan 2010

Originally uploaded by Morgyn Edwards

So last Saturday I went to the Mass Photo Gathering in Trafalger Sq. About 2000 photographers turned up and it was very good natured and cheerful event. It was interesting to see so many people taking photos in one area of each other. It’s funny to think about how much as a photographer myself I prefer to be behind the camera rather than in front of it, I know many other photographers like this too, but it seemed that no one minded having their photo taken here. People probably expected to have their photos taken as I’m sure is what happens when you throw 2000 photographers into a small area together raising awareness of an issue specifically for photographers.
I’m very glad I went and although I hope there won’t be a need for another event like this, I wouldn’t mind it again either.

I have also been trying to take some photos and upload them my flickr everyday just to get in the habit of taking and editing photos the same day. But as I’m going to be home and away from my mac thats not going to be possible for a while. So there maybe a mega upload when I get back!!

But first I am going home for two weeks to my mom’s. Oh and I am also going to the mass photo gathering tomorrow at noon. There should be some interesting photos from there. I will (hopefully) be able to tweet it while there and write about it here afterwards. depends on money and the capabilities of my old old laptop at home.

All the snow we’ve been having recently, which was great at first, is now beginning to get on my nerves. It’s making a documentary project outside really difficult and also getting to and from work is becoming a pain. I am tired of every step being a strategic manoeuvre and having cold and wet feet! Though saying that I did build an awesome snow bear with my flatmate and her boyfriend.

It took hours. Good to think the money I spend on my university education is being put to such good use… If photography doesn’t work I can do ice sculpting for a living!!

Other than that I have been working on a business plan for one of my modules. Can someone please remind me never ever to write one again? I want to open my own business just slap me ok? You have my permission. Man I never realized how much work went into one! No wonder my mom spent so much time on hers when she was writing one, the projections and all the research that goes into it is crazy.

Because it’s the end of term I have been getting little sleep so that may be why I have an urge to close with this…

Peace Out Y’all!