Freelance photographer and Art Director that explores various topics such as black joy, gender identity and empowerment through an analogue lens. Documenting people’s stories that need to be told while capturing the beauty of real people through portraiture. Gained a bachelor's degree in Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University, graduating with an Upper-Second class (2:1). Skilled in Analogue Photography, Adobe Lightroom, Capture One and Studio Lighting.
Instagram: @ellamaeward_
Email: ellamaeward22@gmail.com
Projects
- 'Black Beauty'An ongoing photographic series which celebrates melanin and black excellence, using muses with a darker complexion to abolish colourism in the fashion industry. This body of work is to empower and capture 'Black Beauty'. Models: Jordan Afi Lambert, Haruna Jebak, Aaron Garcia, Jessica Butcher and Lauryn Ipson-Fleming
Work history
PhotographerLeeds Arts University
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
- Darkroom
- Studio Photography
- 120 Film
- 35mm Film
- Album Artwork
- Fashion Photography
- Zine Design
Education
Fashion PhotographyLeeds Arts University
- Leeds, United Kingdom
B
B
Photography A-levelBushey Meads School
- United Kingdom
Final Grade - A
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Awards
Upper Second Class BA HonorsLeeds Arts University