“As individual as our personality, it will always be our own unique view of life that sets us apart..”
Massive thanks to the Association of Photographers. A short interview I made with them is published today. You can read the entire piece here
“As individual as our personality, it will always be our own unique view of life that sets us apart..”
Massive thanks to the Association of Photographers. A short interview I made with them is published today. You can read the entire piece here
The Space Between is a new photography exhibition showcasing work from f22 - women photographers at the AOP, and featuring five new pieces by me. Exploring the physical and emotional space between objects, people and nature, The Space Between opens today and runs until September 23rd.
All photography copyright Wendy Carrig All Rights Reserved.
A new photography workshop created especially by f22, the women photographers group at the Association of Photographers, and also open to non-members Wednesday 29th January 2020 18.00 - 20.30 NUJ Offices, Headland House, 72 Acton Street, London WC1X 9NB Topics to be covered : - Why enter Awards? - Why women aren't entering Awards - A history of women photographers at the AOP Awards - What wins? What judges are looking for? - How to decide what to submit? We will also be running a mock judging and exhibition for feedback! Please bring a maximum of 10 10"x8" prints along to be included. Tickets + more information here
NEWS FEATURE FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHERS We talk to Wendy Carrig who won a Gold in the 2019 Awards. Wendy, a long term member, has been instrumental in reinstating the f22 group - Women Photographers at the AOP. Read more to find out about her winning image and the overall impact her continued involvement with the Awards has had on her career.
Tell us more about your Selected image and the story behind it?
This image forms part of a series of fashion portraits of photographer,
dog hotelier and ex-model Liddie Holt, taken at her home in Somerset.
This was a personal collaborative project that was later accepted for
publication.
Can you tell us something surprising about the image?
There were a number of dogs on set that day including dachshunds Ernie
and Vincent; and a gentlemen of a Giant Irish Wolfhound called big Ron.
It was also my assistant’s birthday, but she didn’t tell us! So a big
shout out to superwoman Julie Stewart!
What impact has being a gold winner in last year’s awards had on your career?
Winning GOLD was euphoric and surreal, and I even received two new work
commissions the day after the Awards ceremony. I’ve since been invited
to speak at a number of photography colleges; and I am currently enjoying
judging SUN#31 the Shot Up North Photography Awards. Winning increases
profile and confidence, and gives conformation that the work we create
is enjoyed and appreciated. It has spurred me on to explore different
areas of photography and always challenge the perceived limits of my
own creativity.
What does the AOP do for you?
The first year I set up on my own as a photographer I joined AFAEP and
was very pleased to have an image accepted into the Awards. That year
the Awards ceremony was held at London’s Cafe Royal and my work and
name was put in front of an amazing audience of high profile clients
and art directors. This type of exposure was a massive springboard into
the industry for me (possibly even more so in the days before social
media) and helped to immediately establish my career. This year I
was pleased to be involved in the relaunch of f22, the AOP women’s
photography group. We aim to support AOP women photographers at all
stages of their career and challenge the continuing gender inequality
within our industry.
Have you got any advice for photographers considering entering the next awards?
Be original. Be brave. If you are not sure whether to enter your work
show it to your colleagues or share it on social media to help gauge
response, but make your own decisions. Take responsibility for and be
proud of the work you have created.
And women photographers, if we all enter at least one more image than
we did last year we could help make a difference to the gender imbalance
at the Awards, the AOP and the wider photographic industry.
Good luck to all!
PHOTO CREDITS : 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
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!