Rod Higginson
Rod was born in in Liverpool, England in 1954 and lived in Southport until the age of 21. He began taking photographs age 9 with a Box Brownie and a Kodak Instamatic, but became serious about photography after purchasing his first Leica, a D-Lux 2. He has used M9, M240 Monochrome, M10, Q and now the M10 Monochrome.
Rod has lived, travelled and worked in Brighton, Israel, Denmark, and London, before moving to his beloved Somerset where he now lives with his partner. Being outdoors has always been essential to his everyday life and work, and informs his photography. The breadth of subject matter and raw material Somerset offers – coastline, Exmoor, ancient buildings and land, churches and the local inhabitants and craftsmen – have all been captured by Rod’s lens.
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London Photo Show 2023 Opening Night
Opening its doors to exhibitors and their guests on a crisp November evening, th opening night of the 2023 London Photo Show ignited a wave of excitement and creativity that reverberated throughout the atmospheric rooms of the Bargehouse.
For the exhibitors, the opening night is a momentous occasion to showcase their dedication, commitment, and talent. Surrounded by the support of family and friends, they reveled in the opportunity to unveil their images on the walls of the gallery.
The night served as a melting pot of artistic camaraderie, fostering connections and collaborations among photographers. Amidst the displays exhibitors forged new friendships and rekindled old bonds.
Vitor Lopes
Vitor Lopes, a talented Portuguese photographer now residing in London, is making waves in the world of photography. Although he is relatively new to the craft, his passion for art has been a lifelong pursuit. Excitingly, Vitor will be unveiling his debut masterpiece, titled “Passion,” at the highly anticipated London Photo Show 2023.
Instagram: vitorlopes.art
Nic Arnold
London-based portrait photographer using modern digital techniques to create timeless images.
All prints from the exhibition are for sale.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE IN KYIV, UKRAINE (www.unci.org.ua/en). This hospital does amazing work caring for children and adults with cancer. Since the start of the war with Russia, it has also been inundated with wounded soldiers, stretching its capacity to bursting. Donations are needed to purchase critical medicines to support this hospital’s continued support for all Ukrainians.
www.pantheon.photo
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Samantha Chippington
As an amateur architecture photographer with an eye for the urban landscape, I am passionate about documenting the ever-evolving cityscapes and the intricate relationship between architecture and urban regeneration. With my pictures, I strive to capture the transformative power of architecture in reshaping our cities and the stories that they tell.
My journey into photography, which started with travel and wildlife, has more recently grown into a fascination with the built environment. I often explore the streets of London, marvelling at the blend of historical and contemporary structures that shape the city’s identity. I find beauty in the intricate details of skyscrapers, the symmetry of bridges and staircases, and the interplay of light and shadows within the cityscape. For me, the city is a living canvas, continually evolving with the passage of time. I enjoy the ingenious modern designs that breathe new life into neglected neighbourhoods. Every photograph I take is an interpretation of the city’s resilience and its ability to adapt and grow.
Living in London, I am able to capture pictures of iconic architecture and urban regeneration projects and I enjoy exploring the ever-changing landscapes. When I joined the ‘Renewal’ project group, I naturally gravitated to the regeneration in central London and the renewal I see on my walk to work. My focus, for now, are the cranes that tower over the skies around me. With time, I look forward to capturing the new shapes and styles that grow from such simple concrete seeds.
Instagram: samchippington_pictures
Liz Tarren
I am a Berkshire based photographer and digital artist, living near Windsor. My work leans towards the abstract, using the camera as a brush and digital manipulation to move beyond the boundaries of conventional representation.
As part of a group project, I explored the symbolism around the theme Renewal. Renewal, as represented through cultural symbols, encapsulates the themes of growth, regeneration, transformation, and the cyclic nature of life.
Ania Rolińska
Glimmers (2023) photography / encaustic medium
The autumn is in full swing, the evenings are drawing out, the darkness is pushing upwards and outwards. We look for light and warmth, clinging onto any glimmer we come upon. A glimmer is also a word used by some psychologists to refer to moments of pleasure, flow, connection when you feel whole and wholesome; the exact opposite of a trigger if you like. Being able to spot those cues and dropping into your body to fully experience such moments of joy and safety can help to rewire our nervous system, leading to emotional regulation. In the series called ‘Glimmers’ presented at London Photo Show, I’m looking for light and warmth in the landscape but also for joy and safety the creative flow brings me into.
I used intentional camera movement as a way of enabling a more emotional and embodied response to the glimmering landscape. The images were then printed onto Japanese Kozo paper, which despite its thinness has strong fibres – this is to reflect the hope of psychological reprogramming toward a more resilient and happier self. I then encased the prints in beeswax mixed with resin, an ancient technique used in encaustic painting. Using hot wax to seal the image in symbolises the much sought-after warmth but also a way of memorialising an experience, a glimmer, and imprinting it onto our psychological make-up to balance existential doubts and concerns.
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Ania Rolińska is a self-taught fine art photographer and artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. Through using a range of creative photography and editing techniques, such as ICM, multiple exposures, long exposures, textural effects, as well as combining photography with other media, she operates at the boundaries of the photographic medium. She is interested in the value of creativity and the creative process for self-growth and a more mindful, slower and fulfilled life, connected with self, nature and others.
Instagram: anzbau
Kate Lawson
I took up photography 6 years ago after a long break and have enjoyed meeting new people and seeing new places. I have lots to learn still but have enjoyed the encouragement of work ing on a collaborative project.
My project is about Diana, who in 2007 contracted meningitis and as a result had both legs amputated below the knee and the fingers of her right hand. She also lost three finger tips on her left hand. It also left her with a rare form of epilepsy which affects her balance. Horses have always played an important part in Diana’s life and she used riding as therapy to help in her recovery. Diana and her horse Horatio (Tio) are now aiming for the Paris 2024 Para Olympic Games as a Grade IV dressage rider.
Diana has overcome so many of the problems created by her disability and shown just how resilient and tenacious you have to be to perform at the highest level of sport. The bond between her and her horse is a testament to the hours spent in pursuit of their goal. It has been a real privilege to spend time with Diana and Tio and I am humbled by her determination and drive. I wish her well with her dream.
Instagram: katelawson62
Robert Elliott
London Based aspiring Wildlife photographer. Having a South African grandfather who’s a tour guide , I’ve been lucky to have travelled to Africa on many occasions and have been lucky enough to go on safaris on many occasions
www.lionsightphotography.com
Instagram: Lion_sight_photography