Hollie-May Gibson
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Hollie-May Gibson

Photographer / writerManchester, United Kingdom
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Hollie-May Gibson

Photographer / writerManchester, United Kingdom
About me
Emerging digital artist and writer based in Manchester, UK. I’m interested in fashion and it’s relationship with society and telling stories with a focus on socially engaged practice through photography. I run a creatives collective in my hometown called Creatives of Wrexham (CoW). Collision Zine in the making. Dabble in the world of music.
Projects
  • Lady of the Lake
    Lady of the LakeInspired by The Lady of the Lake, a fairy-like enchantresses in the Matter of Britain and the subject of medieval literature and mythology associated with the legend of King Arthur I created this short project as a modern take on the lady.
  • Space Girl
    Space GirlDid a fun shoot at Ogmore Bay with the dream team Model: Ella Waters MUA: Lily Redman Hair: Kelly Kurls Assistant: Callum Strainge
  • Boots and Braces Don't Make a Racist
    Boots and Braces Don't Make a RacistAsk yourself, what does a racist look like? I am interested in the subcultures that exist within the working classes. Having come from an industrial town, as a young girl I encountered a skinhead in the late 90s and was fascinated, this experience inspired me to create my latest project, Boots and Braces Don’t Make a Racist. Skinheads originated in London’s East-End council estates with a merging of cultures between the British working-class youth and the West Indians, creating a culturally
  • Glossier Product Photography
    Glossier Product PhotographyBranching out from my usual style I was inspired by cherry blossom season and decided to experiment with Glossier's futuredew to create this beautiful set of images.
  • Responses Publication
    Responses PublicationIn late 2020 I had the opportunity to respond to one of Clara Giaminardi's photographs as part of a publication. You can find my work in Chapter 2. https://issuu.com/uswphoto2020/docs/responses_2020
  • Polygraph Magazine March 2020
    Polygraph Magazine March 2020Working with Polygraph Magazine to produce fashion forward images for their March 2020 issue.
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Work history
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    Volunteer Gallery AssistantOpen Eye Gallery
    Liverpool, United KingdomPart Time
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    Photographeri.Torial Swimwear
     - Cardiff, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
  • Photography
  • Advanced Retouching
  • Curating
  • Curating Photography
  • Studio Setup
  • Fashion Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Beauty Photography
  • Photo Assisting
Education
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    Master of Arts in PhotographyManchester School of Digital Arts
    Manchester, United Kingdom
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    Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in PhotographyUniversity of South Wales
     - Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Awards
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    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in PhotographyUniversity of South Wales, Cardiff
    Grade: Upper Class Second
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    Certificate of Higher Education in PhotographyUniversity of South Wales, Cardiff
    Grade: Merit