My name is Gema, a 20 year old Photography Degree student studying at East London University.
I’ve been snapping away ever since I was little when I was given my first camera – I can’t remember what it was but it was a terrible little film thing.
I first pursued photography whilst doing an art GCSE (I got bored with drawing and painting), and continued it on to A Level, and now the foundation degree.
I have some sort of addiction with collecting cameras and now own 20 of them, ranging from the 1930’s to the present day.
I’m still a keen artist, and will happily spend hours drawing or painting portraits.
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Nice blog, Gema, and nice portraits. You’re clever.
Thanks!
Wonderful! I find ‘people’ the most difficult to shoot but often the most satisfying when it goes right. I have on occasions got into a bit of trouble as I am a old bearded bloke! I doubt if there is anyone in the land that would object to your taking their image! Dave H.
I totally agree with you on that, I do love taking pictures of people but it can be frustrating before you get the perfect shot! Thank you very much! 🙂
I agree, maybe I shouldn’t give up on people just yet
Thoughts and senses can be turned up to be realistic only when one has the eyes to capture what actually is needed and seems that you have that… all the best… for opting a good career… Regards
Hi Gema – thank you for your interest in my recent post, ‘The allure of captivating visuals’ – I’m delighted you liked it! Good luck with your studies…
Best wishes,
Susie
Beautiful blog! Thanks so much for stopping by and liking a recent post!
howdy gema
thanks for the like on my post……….
Thanks for liking my blog today. I look forward to following yours.
Check out my http://cardboardmetravels.com blog when you get time and consider hosting a Flat Ruthie.
Best,
Ruth in Pittsburgh
thanks for visiting my blog – I’m looking forward to your post and information.
Hello Gema,
Thank you for visiting my site, still trying to find my legs but I’m getting there.. Glad you liked the burlesque shots. More to come!
Browsing your pics now….. 🙂
Thank you for liking my post at http://jennysserendipity.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/what-in-the-insane-posed-ant-photography-geekologie/
Your blog is interesting and will definitely follow!
Thanks for visiting my site and good luck in future endeavors. nice mirror shot
I love your work!
Thankyouu!!
Thanks for liking my Instagram post… great blog you’ve got here. I look forward to seeing more.
Olga
You look cute in the self portrait..
Thanks. 🙂
Weird that your based in Swindon as I only live down the road near Avebury, great site, lovely portraits, especially the guy with the green hair haha.
Avebury is such a lovely place! Thanks for the appreciation. 🙂
Gema, THANKS for visiting my “pun-ny” photoblog and leaving a “like.”
Thanks for stopping by my blog and clicking the ‘like” button. Thus you have led me to your blog…
Hello, Gema. I am impressed by your work. I have trouble capturing people in their best light. Something I try to work on. Nice to meet you and will enjoy following your work for pointers and examples. Thanks for the ‘like’ on my Whatever Lola wants … post.
Hi Gema, and thanks for visiting (and liking) my blog page and photos at http://hillcraftguidedwalking.com/
I’m useless at portraits and people, but you have a real talent for it – looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I’m going to become obsessed with your blog. I LOVE your work.
Thanks so much! 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog “Eyes to Heart” and liking my post “Rainbow’s End.” … Have fun with your photography. Be well, Dorothy 🙂
Beautiful Work
Thank you for visiting my blog today! Your work is LOVELY here! I agree…portraits all the way!
Thank you very much! 🙂
“People are always my focus”–> same here! haha~~ 🙂
Good morning, Gema – I saw that you stopped-by my blog…thank you for visiting and for letting me know you were there. I’ve enjoyed browsing through your photos…looks like you’re having a great time in school. Good luck with your studies…will look forward to seeing your work progress.
Thanks for the visit and like on my blog. Dare I say good luck with the modules and more so, good luck in the pub.
like! XD
Hay thanks for the like on my blog, you have a great blog here.
Very cool self-portrait, Gema. Your blog has made me want to rush out any buy a decent camera.
Hi thanks for visit my blog and like it
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Nice work. Keep it up!
Hi Gemma! Thank you for the visit, I loved finding your blog in return and exploring it -you’ve got some beautiful work! Love it, definitely following :))
All the best, Anna
Thanks Anna! 🙂
Hey there, nice blog! How is the Nikon d5100. Would you reccomend it?
Hi, thankyou! I really liked the d5100, it had some nifty creative settings, and i really liked the flip out screen. I would recommend it. 🙂 I have the Nikon D7000 now, which also is a very good camera. 🙂
Thank you kindly for dropping by my blog 🙂
hello Gema thank you so much for liking my recent photo today
Love the portrait shots you have taken. Best of luck with the degree. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.
Thank you very much!
Interesting. I like determined and dedicated people, who know what they want and pursue it. I’m looking forward to start reading your blog. Best wishes. 🙂
Ah thank you! 🙂
Hello Darls !
I’ve nominated you for the Shine on Blogger to Blogger award. Please check it out here http://thelifeofrhy.com/2014/03/22/shine-on-blogging-award/
xo Rhaya
Hello Gema, I’m a camera collector addict too – mostly film cameras and still taking pictures with them as well (it’s starting to get expensive and not always easy to find places to develop film, but loving it and still prepared to pay the price). Great blog – will visit again.
Hi Gema,
Thank you for discovering my photography blog http://www.throughharoldslens.com.
You gave me the opportunity to discover, explore and follow your blog. I hope we both enjoy our journeys.
To help launch you on your travels, I thought you might enjoy a couple of “Quick Links” to a few of my favorites, from over 200 posts, on Through Harold’s Lens:
“Five Senses”
http://throughharoldslens.com/2013/06/20/five-senses-european-tour/
“Maiden Mild”
http://throughharoldslens.com/2013/06/12/maiden-mild-european-tour/
“Shaken, Not Stirred”
http://throughharoldslens.com/2013/09/13/shaken-not-stirred-european-tour/
On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we wish you the best.
Regards,
Harold
thanks for stopping by and liking my recent post. I enjoyed looking through your site. Best Wishes!
Hey Gema, thanks for liking some of my shots! You’ve got a really professional load of shots, I especially like your portrait ones! I’ve not done a little in the past and I don’t know about you but it’s really hard to get right.
Look forward to seeing more of your work 🙂
Ben x
Thanks ever so much 🙂
No problem! I apologise for replying so late, but I’ve been ridiculously busy finishing my MA! I’ll hopefully but some stuff up soon when I get a chance haha :p.
I bet gig photography is pretty hard with the lighting all over the place? x
Nice shot—can you imagine how it would freak the more observant were you to reverse it … (I hate myself sometimes).