New beauty editorial starring Emma Laird at Models1 + India Tuersley at TESS Concept, Art Direction + Tie Dye by Jo Bell Makeup + Hair by Sally Kvalheim, represented by Terrie Manduca Style Division Photography by Wendy Carrig represented by A+R Creative Agency Photography copyright Wendy Carrig ©2019 All Rights Reserved
***UPDATE - EXHIBITION EXTENDED UNTIL THE END OF JULY 2019** Representatiion on the Line: (Un)framing our Identities You are invited to the launch party and private view of this collaborative exhibition from the RPS Hundred Heroines initiative, in which female photographers explore the theme of identity. I will be exhibiting a series of portraits illustrating modern gender performance and the new gender-fluid approach to beauty without boundaries, originally commissioned for Perfect Bound magazine. I hope to see you there! WWW.WENDYCARRIG.CO.UK
I am truly delighted to receive a prestigious Association of Photographers' GOLD award! The AOP Awards are generally acknowledged as the photography BAFTAs and gold is their highest accolade. There is no given with a gold; some years there are none awarded, it is simply at the discretion of the judges. This year there were eight golds and two of them went to women photographers, this ratio reflecting the current statistics of women photographers working within our industry. I received my award in the Fashion & Beauty category, and my fellow female awardee is the talented Tina Hillier for her Documentary series. Click to see all of this year's finalists. My thanks to all of the team who worked on this story with me: Art Director Jo Bell, Stylist Maria Francolini, Hair & makeup Lizzie Court, Photo Assistant Julie Stewart and of course Liddie Holt & Vincent(pictured) and Forever Young magazine for publishing. Although the nature of our industry has changed in recent years as traditional magazines disappear from the newsstands, it is our love of photography that continues to fire our passion to create what we always hope will be beautiful, memorable imagery. Pictured with me above are my friend and talented art director Jo Bell, and also my wonderful and supportive agents Anita Grossman & Rosie Harrison of A&R CREATIVE who have been representing me a record-breaking twenty five years! Massive thanks to Clara Mercer from the British Fashion Council who judged my category and chose my winning picture! And to Seamus, Rachel, Nick and all team AOP for putting on a cracking show at the East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf. See you all next year! Wendy x p.s. The exhibition showing all 200+ Awards finalists is still on show at One Canada Square until the end of May and, as overheard at the Awards party, "I've just seen the exhibition and was surprised at how much better the pictures looked in print than on my screen." Now there's an idea... For more photography by Wendy Carrig please visit her website
I'm pleased and honored to have my photograph of the Buddhist Monk Emma Slade chosen for the shortlist of The Portrait of Humanity Award. This is a new global award founded by the British Journal of Photography and Magnum Photos. My photograph will be included in the accompanying book and winners will be announced at the launch event on May 23rd. The picture unfolded between takes on a portrait assignment for Perfect Bound magazine. The Long Goodbye shows a genuine moment of emotion as Buddhist Monk & charity founder Emma Slade says farewell to her friend Fitch, the graceful Great Dane who sadly passed away a few weeks after the photograph was taken. Previously a London investment banker Emma turned to Buddhism after being kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint whilst on a business trip to Jakarta. Many thanks again to Emma, and Fitch's owner Michelle Parker. Also Madeleine Smith, Julie Read & Betty Brigstocke-Williams. Photography copyright Wendy Carrig ©2018 All Rights Reserved
The exhibition for the 2019 Association of Photographers Awards opens today at One Canada Square Canary Wharf, until 31st May. My photograph of Liddie Holt with Vincent has been selected by the judges and will feature in the exhibition and forthcoming Awards book. Winners will be announced at the AOP Awards party on May 14th, to coincide with PhotoLondon. Many thanks to FY magazine for publishing our HOUNDS OF LOVE story and to all of our fantastic team! Starring Liddie Holt and Vincent at Storm Management Art Direction by Jo Bell Fashion Styling by Maria Francolini Makeup and Hair by Lizzie Court Production by Sam Turpin at Production Inc. Photographer's Assistant Julie Stewart Photography by Wendy Carrig represented by A&R Creative agency Copyright Wendy Carrig ©2018 All Rights Reserved
The fabulous Fearne Cotton in collaboration with Dulux. Huge thanks to Duncan Spires, Jude Collins,Justine Jenkins, Lisa Eastwood, Sophie Melia, Melinda Ashton-Turner,Sinead McKeefry, Julie Stewart, Gemma Gravett, Curtis Gibson and all the teams. Photography by Wendy Carrig represented by A&R Creative Agency Behind-the-Scenes photography by Julie Stewart
The 209WOMEN book launches today via kickstarter. Showing new portraits of all 209 women MPs photographed by 209 women photographers. Included in the book is my portrait of Dr.Rosena Allin-Khan MP The Shadow Minister for Sport. The 209WOMEN project celebrates a centenary of votes for women, and champions their visibility. The original portraits can still be seen at the Open Eye Gallery Liverpool until Sunday 14th April 2019.
"If I can help any woman who is going through breast cancer, then I would feel that going through it myself would have a point to it..." Vera Ora ambassador for the Future Dreams breast cancer charity wearing clever swimwear designed by Melissa Odabash and produced by the Amoena Company. Photography by Wendy Carrig represented by A&R Creative agency Photographer's assistant & bts photography - Julie Stewart Digital Operator - Gemma Gravett Hair Artist - Mila Makeup artist - Rina Steinberg With massive thanks to Sam Moffatt and her wonderful team at Future Dreams.Such a pleasure working with the magnificent Vera Ora x
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NATALIE ADAMS volunteer RNLI crew member at Dungeness Lifeboat Station I photographed Natalie at my pop-up studio at Dungeness last summer. Her family have a long history with the RNLI and her father is the current Coxwain at the station. They are very modest about their invaluable work as volunteer lifesavers. "I am the only female crew member at present but I would 100% recommend volunteering to other women. I have always been made to feel so welcome and part of the team. We are serious when we need to be but also have a good laugh, and being part of a team you never feel like you are out there on your own, and there is also great satisfaction knowing you've helped someone at the end of the day. You don't need any sea going experience as all training is provided, just a desire to learn and to get stuck in." "Dungeness was famous for it's Lady Launchers in the past, so there has always been a strong positive theme of female volunteers at the station. One of our original Lady Launchers still volunteers as our press officer, and we have other women on the team involved in station visits, fundraising and youth education, and all give up their time to save lives at sea." Natalie also works full-time as Helm at Gravesend Lifeboat Station on the river Thames. There are currently ten female crew and last year they had their first all female shift. "My proudest moment at the RNLI was my passing out ceremony as a Helm at Gravesend."
f22 launches today to coincide with International Women's Day! Over the last year there has been a surge in photography groups, organisations, awards and initiatives set up in an attempt to equal out the discrepancy between the numbers of women and men working as commercial photographers - currently only 18% of photographers at the AOP are women! f22 will exist to provide a dedicated network for open discussion, share knowledge and most importantly lobby towards changing the gender inequality within our industry. #thefstartshere! If you would like to join the AOP there is a new Accesss membership @ £25 for the first year. Or simply follow our progress on Instagram @f22aop HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!
