Meet Amanda - CREATIVE/ VERSATILE STYLIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER

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Hello & how lovely to meet you!

The personal stuff: Its always hard to know what  to put in this  bit, so much easier to sus a person  out face to face! Of course on here you should  expect the usual spiel about my skills and  knowledge but if you met me in person you would  soon see I am the warmest, most  down to earth, people loving person.

I have lived in enchanting Norfolk most of my life  surrounded by stunning beaches, architecture and  countryside.  

In 2004 (my wilder days) I married my husband in  Vegas and we have 2 amazing children,  who are astoundingly  now standing  taller than me!

Activities  I consider a jolly good time are kitchen  discos, live bands, sea  swimming  and walking in nature.

As  someone  who  champions optimism  and  versatility,  my  previous jobs have included all kinds of things  from acting, gardening, modelling to being a bank  manager.

I have always loved image making and in 2017 decided to follow my  dreams and go to Norwich University of  the Arts where I achieved a 1st Class BA Hons in  fashion communication and promotion,  from here  is where my styling and photography journey  began  ………….

So a bit about what I do in my creative styling and  photography work:  I am a upbeat,  imaginative, versatile and contemporary stylist & photographer, who loves people & telling their stories by absorbing magical,  joyful moments & creativity through my lens. 

I observe each shoot in a 360, big picture thinking way to ensure every drop of the story’s essence is caught and who ever it is I am working for (family  shoots, fashion, commercial and lifestyle brands)  in  Norfolk, London and beyond  have everything  they hoped for in the images and more.

My  professional  background/  qualifications:  Following graduating  from  Norwich University of the Arts in  2020  with a First Class BA Hons Degree in Fashion Communication and Promotion,  I  was  navigating  towards a career solely in fashion,  enjoying  working on  editorial  &  commercial  photoshoots  for fashion  &  lifestyle  brands;  but  friends kept offering me local work shooting family photos, events, weddings and such  like; I  wasn’t  prepared for how much I enjoyed  sharing and capturing  these  special  moments  with  people and how  happy  they  were with the outcome, this has inspired me to branch out to  include these services.

Some  brands I have worked  for and publications:  The Way of Tea, Original  Cottages, EGK Textiles, Ellice  Lydia, Nina Naustdal and Alison Jackson  Artist  are some of the brands that have commissioned  my creative direction and styling skills to successfully create promotional imagery for their brand.

My  work has been published across industry media including Dodho, FotoNostrum, Candy, Hundred  Heroines, County Wedding, Norfolk, Kensington & Chelsea Art Week, Boyfriend,  Art  of  Portrait, Norwich Resident and Malvie Magazine. 

In 2020 I  won the 'A Day in Your Life' Photography Competition, curated by BAFTA and multi award winning photographer/ artist Alison Jackson. 

My image was chosen by an esteemed panel of top industry & celebrity judges, and I  also received the 'Hundred + Heroines' prize, for the style of feminist avant garde. 

My  prize  was an  amazing  camera and I  was  offered an apprenticeship with Harrod's.  

I  have  successfully created  imagery  in  a wide  range of diverse locations including the seaside, a derelict  factory,  boat yard  &  a beautiful, grand  castle  to  name  a  few  &  sometimes in  challenging  circumstances;  be it  the weather,  deadlines,  changes  of  plans  etc.  

I  have  also  had  the  privilege of  working  with  some  wonderful celebrities  including the band  Duran  Duran.  

Inspiration from fashion industry trends, news and popular culture inform my  creative decisions, to  ensures my work is always contemporary.

I  bring  an upbeat attitude and strong work ethic to all projects from concept, right through to resolution. The  journey  of  creating  an  image  is  as  important  to  me  as  the  finished  work.  If everyone had a great time creating the image, I feel  I  have created something honest and  upbeat to  match my  personality and aesthetic.  

Sustainability and ethical practice are highly valued by me and factored into my  work where possible.  

If you would like to book or learn more about me and my work take a look at FAQ/  get in touch. 

Amanda  x