I really really hate crowds…

Particularly crowds waiting for the Olympic torch to come running by…

THE PEOPLE GET IN MY WAY! They just keep inching further and further forward, so my previously great spot gets ruined. BOOOOOOOOO. But anyway, the people of Swindon were out in force to cheer at the torch runners passing by.. and the Cola van, and the Lloyds van, and the Samsung van, and the policemen…and random dudes riding their bike looking a little confused. Apparently us Swindonians like to cheer at anything.

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2012
05/23
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One photo fairy tale

Once upon a time…

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have been stupidly behind on my current module, my deadline is tomorrow and i’ve ended up rushing through shoots yesterday and today. Needless to say, they haven’t turned out that great. BUT I AM DONE! Once I’ve handed in I will be heading straight to the pub, have a lovely meal with others from my course, and drink until I can’t stand.

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2012
05/21
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Left right and centre

It’s that time of year when exhibitions are popping up left, right and centre..

Only a week and a half to go until my end of first year exhibition. Below is the poster created with my picture to advertise it. 400 of these posters were delivered today to hand out to friends, family and other such important people. It’s a slightly bigger exhibition than my first one in March, but not half as big as the second years exhibition which will be held at the Truman Brewery in London in June. (Gutted I’m going to be in Portugal while its on!)

2012
05/17
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BTEC Production Arts Make up Students…

..Create an ‘Enchanted Salon’

Just yesterday I did a photo shoot for 10 BTEC Production Art students. It was interesting to say the least, with all their make up, hair and props they used. As I understood it, these photos are to be used in their portfolios. In a few weeks I’ll be photographing these students again at a competition in the college, though I think there will be about 60 of them involved. Looking forward to that..

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2012
05/17
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I want my shorts out

Not loving the rain. I WANT MY SHORTS

So my next deadline is getting closer and closer and i’ve shot next to nothing. I’m such an amazing student. In my defence though… Drinking is higher up on my priorities. As well as those freaking essay and report deadlines I’ve had these last two weeks. Boooo.

I took these yesterday in a rush, just to get some test shoots done before I shoot for real. Not sure what I think though. Bad photos. Baaaad. The brief is narratives and I intend on using random objects..basically.

2012
05/11
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Second Year Cohort in the Limelight

Getting some exposure for my course’s second years..

The 2nd Year class completed a three day job of covering the Harold Jolliffe One-Act Play Festival on Saturday 14th April. The festival has been running since 1947 and gives local amateur production groups the chance to perform their play to an adjudicator, with a range of prizes to be won for the best.

With photographing the productions, the awards ceremony, and offering the actors and producers portraits, the whole event was a steep learning curve for all involved. Photographing from a small lighting booth, from the back of the studio, with challenging lighting conditions, needed a lot of thinking on our feet. Plus directing the actors for portraits after coming off stage into position needed quick judgement.

A great set of images were produced and the organiser, Ashley Heath is looking forward to the arrangement being a long-term partnership for the college.

Please visit this link to see the second years pictures on the Harold Joliffe One Act Play Festival’s website (Bit of a mouthful!)

Also, to see all their sets of images from this event, please visit their flickr page, Smile Photography

Swindon Act; Photo by Richard Maidment

Dead Meat Productions; Photo by Richard Maidment

Swindon Act; Photo by Kat Mabbot/ Jenny Langan

Written by Jon Ratcliffe. Originally posted on my class blog, SN3Photography

2012
05/03
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All work and no play..

Makes photography students very angry people..

And dammit we work hard so a bit of a ‘family portrait’ session in the studio is no harm. :)
We just had a deadline today for our contextual studies module (yawn) and have another for our professional studies on Wednesday…and another for contextual again next week. This all makes us very unhappy, but we will celebrate hard once its all done with. ;)

Photos self timed by Jordy Day, a very good photographer, so you should go check her out!
I love these guys so much!

Me, Jordy, Suze and Dom

Me, Dom and Jordy

Jordy, Me, Suze and Dom

2012
04/30
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His charm, vanity and vivacious personality..

Is just a few words to describe Cecil Beaton, one of the Royal photographers…

On Friday I managed to get to the Queen Elizabeth II exhibition, photography exclusively by Cecil Beaton, asides from a number of portraits of Beaton by the likes of Curtis Moffat.
I actually loved the exhibition, it was so personal especially with the pictures of the Queen and her children. The images are beautiful and touching, and positively amazing seeing Royalty as nice and normal people – a comment which was written by the Queen in a letter to Beaton, thanking him for his portrayal of the family.

‘The telephone rang. ‘This is the lady-in-waiting speaking. The Queen wants to know if you will photograph her tomorrow afternoon’ … In choosing me to take her photographs, the Queen made a daring innovation. It is inconceivable that her predecessor would have summoned me – my work was still considered revolutionary and unconventional.’
Cecil Beaton’s diary, July 1939

Please read more about the exhibition here on the V&A’s website

I had my first shift on the bar last night, and I think it went really well! I didn’t panic, didn’t make too many mistakes, and didn’t get too bummed out at the fact I serving and not drinking! Another announcement, I’ve just gone over by 200th follower mark! Thank you to everyone who enjoys my work and keeps having a look back!

2012
04/22
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Just that little bit more..

And boom, I am done.

All my tattoo pictures are done, and nearly ready to hand in for marking. The shoot yesterday was really good, had some fantastic people to model for me for the module, as well as another little cutie to just photograph anyway! :)
Oh and that interview..I got the job!

To see more from this shoot, please see more by clicking here. Annnnd don’t forget to like the page- need my numbers bumped up ;)

2012
04/13
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Hungover for an interview

Doubt that will be the best first impression ever…

Yesterday I took photos of the beautiful Suzie to catch up with my studio module (that was due back in January, woops) and also my portraiture module. So close to finishing it all up!!! About bloody time.
Also I finally have a job interview today! Yay me. Heres hoping my hangover won’t stop me from doing well in it… Also have some lovely people coming in today for me to take photos of as well! Yay for being busy in the studio!

2012
04/13
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Gema In A Nutshell

My name is Gema Bird,
I am a professional photography foundation degree student.
My main interest is photographing people, anything else, and I have very little interest in it.

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