A Photo Journalist specialising in portrait photography, British manufacturing and historic motorsport. Currently I am writing a radio drama about an historic lady racing driver from the 1920’s whilst continuing my documentary work about contemporary and historic lady racing drivers. Have recently completed the restoration of my 1964 Land Rover Series2a, of which I utilise once again as my daily. With over 18 years in the industry of classic motoring I am the go-to girl for BBC Oxford, BBC Gloucestershire and Woman’s Hour. Car and motorbike license. National B motor race license.
Publications
Through the Night, the passion of motor racing – (Blurb 2015)
Spirit of Place, the whisky distilleries of Scotland – (Frances Lincoln Publishing 2014)
Harris Tweed, from land to street – (Frances Lincoln Publishing 2011)
Art Workers Guild, 125 Years – (Unicorn Press 2009)
Awards
Leica Camera AG – Supports with Leica equipment and pre-production Beta tester
Heritage Lottery Fund – Car Stories project at Heritage Motor Centre, 2015
European Cultural Foundation – Boxing Project, Italy (2009-2011)
Society of Authors bursary, Hosking Houses Trust – Writers residency & bursary (2010)
Photographer
Leica Ambassador, Getty Images contributor, ArenaPal contributor
Stills Photographer for Films, Editorial and Advertising (1991 – present)
Journalist
Regular for: Frank, BBC, Land Rover Monthly, Black and White Photography, Classic Car Weekly
Interests: Automobile: Motor racing events, woman racing drivers. Architecture: modern dance buildings, country house theatres. British Manufacturing: luxury and bespoke items and events, quintessentially British characters, eccentric personalities, artists and craftsmen in their working environments.
Photographic Consultant and Lecturer
Photographic Consultant: Porsche Centre GB , Opera Estate Italy, Huawei UK.
Lecturer in Photography: Royal College of Art, Loughton College.
Photographic Tutor: British Motor Museum, Goodwood Estate Kennels Club.
Photographic Curator: British Motor Museum, Opera Estate.
Radio
BBC Radio Gloucestershire / Oxfordshire – regular interviews (2014- current)
BBC Radio 4, (Woman’s Hour) Isles FM, Deutsche Welle – Harris Tweed book publicity (2011)
BBC Outlook, Deutsche Welle – Boxing Project (2010)
Public Speaking
The UK Photography Show (September 2020)
Adventure Overland Show (April 2019/ September 2019 / September 2020)
Bradford Literary Festival (2018)
DMH Stallard (March 2018)
The Cheltenham Society of medical practitioners (November 2017)
o t h e r w o r k
Website Management (2008- present)
British Motor Museum – setting up, management of ‘Car Stories’ project and exhibition
Country Life Magazine – setting up, management of the country house data base
Boxing Bassano – setting up, management of arts project in Italy, Holland & the UK
Social Networking (2011 – 2014)
British Motor Museum – setting up social aspects for ‘Car Stories’ project.
Royal College of Art Vehicle Design Department – Setting up of Social Networking program
Art Workers Guild – Advisor for Social networking program
Curator & Administrator (1991 – present)
Events include: Car Stories (2014-2016), Boxing Project (2010-11) April Fool (April 2003), Royal Festival Hall (Bite 2000), Oval House Theatre (1999), ‘Dance Photography and Installation’ (Westminster Dance Week 1995), ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ (World AIDS Day 1996)
Magazine & Newspaper Desk (2002 – 2007)
Country Life – Picture Research & Editing for magazine & Picture Library (2002-2007)
Financial Times newspaper – Work Exp. with Peter Aspden & his team on Life & Arts desk (2006)
You magazine – Work experience with Eve George on the diary and interviews desk (2006)
Photographic Agent & Producer (1991 – 2002)
Lisa Gorman Agency, John Parkinson Agency, The Special Photographers Company, Tony Stone/ Getty Images – (Agent, Picture Desk, Photographer management & marketing)
Part Time Tutor & Lecturer (1995 – present)
Royal College of Art: Working with Vehicle Design and Textile departments (2011-2015)
Farncombe Estate: Photography to amateur enthusiasts (2011-2013)
Authentic Holidays: Photography tutor at holiday destinations for tour groups (2011 – 2012)
European Cultural Foundation: Taking day & week-long photographic workshops (2010-2013)
Epping Forest College: Art & Photography at GCSE, A’ Level, Foundation & GNVQ (until 1999)
Lewisham College: Photography to adults with learning difficulties (until 1999)
e d u c a t i o n
Journalism: NCTJ-Magazine feature writing diploma, No sweat Journalism.
Royal College of Art M. A Photography
Fine Art B. A. Hons (Photography, Film, Welding & Sound Installation).
Gwent College of Higher Education, Newport, Wales.
Art & Design Foundation 1988. Loughton College of Further Education, Essex.
2 A’ Levels (Art, Music), 9 O’ Levels. West Hatch High, Chigwell, Essex.
m i s c e l l a n e o u s
Office: MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Audion, Premier Pro, In Design.
Secretarial: Typing 55wpm. Shorthand 60wpm (Re-tested April 2010), Media Law.
Practical: Welding, full service & restoration of historic cars (road and race), conversational French, basic Italian, professional black & white photographic printing and spotting, matt cutting, archival mounting & framing.
d .o .b 14.01.70 Full clean car and motorbike license, National B motor race license.
e x h i b i t i o n s a n d c o l l e c t i o n s
Photographic Collections
Leica Camera AG: 10 photographs of Spirit of Place, the whisky distilleries of Scotland (Jan 2019)
Australian National Library: 5 photographs of Liz Lea (March 2009)
Victoria and Albert Museum: 3 photographs from UK Collaborators (Nov 2007)
Art Workers Guild, London: 125 photos of Portraits of Brothers (Oct 2006)
Photographic Exhibitions
Auto Royale, Althorpe Estate, UK, Through the Night(July 2020)
Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans, France, Through the Night (June 2019)
Salon Prive, Blenheim Palace, Through the Night (September 2018)
DMH Stallard Solicitors, London, Through the Night (Oct – Dec 2016)
Leica Store City, London, Through the Night (August – October 2016)
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Car Stories (Nov 2015- June 2016)
Leica Store Mayfair, London, Boxing Project (Nov 2011)
The Inflatable Dance Theatre, Maastricht, Boxing Project (October 2011)
Musea Nuovo Era, Bari, Italy, Boxing Project (May 2011)
Palazzo Bonuguro, Bassano Del Grappa, Italy, Boxing Project (August 2010)
Australian National Library, hold 5 photographs in their collection (March 2009)
Victoria and Albert Museum, UK Collaborators (Nov 2007-2008)
Tower 42, London, Dance and Portraits (February 2007)
Art Workers Guild, Bloomsbury, London, Portraits of Brothers (October 2006)
Cube & Star, Shoreditch, London, Cuban Photographs (Nov 2004 – February 07)
Metropolitan University, London, Dancers, (June 2005 – January 2007)
OperaEstate Theatre Bassano, Italy Liz Lea (August 2005)
39 London, Polaroid Show, (July 2004)
Theatre Bar, The Place Theatre, Euston, London, (June 2004)
Teatro dei Leggieri, San Gimignano, Italy, Leadance (November 2003)
Teatro Nacional, Almada, Portugal, 11th Annual Dance Expo (October 2003)
GE Club, London, Cuba (July 2003)
Selfridges, London, Body Craze, (July 2003)
New Inn Gallery, Shoreditch, London, April Fool (April 2003)
The Juggler Gallery, Shoreditch, London, Terpsichore (January 2003)
Teatro Nacional, Portugal, 10th Annual Dance Expo (October 2002)
Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco (December 2002)
Royal Festival Hall, London, Bite (August 2000)
Association Gallery, London, Various (September2002)
Oval House Theatre, London, Festival of Black Dance (February 1999)
Tapestry Gallery, London, Through the Eyes of a Child (August 1998)
The Place Theatre, London, Resolution (Jan 1997)
Lee Flemming Gallery, NY, Group Show (July 1994)
Alternative Arts Gallery, London, Dance Photography & Installation (June 1995)
Islington Arts Factory, London, Danceworks (October 1992)
Worcester Museum and Art Gallery, Danceworks (February 1991)
Royal Photographic Society, Bath, New British Photographers (June 1991)