ABOUT LAURA DRURY
I was very proud to be awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS) in 2019 and shortly afterwards was thrilled on becoming Qualified with the Guild of Photographers (QGP)
I’ve always loved portrait photography and enjoy bringing out the best in even the most shy and self-conscious people, in fact, they often make the best models as you can see from my portfolio - none of these are professional models! I really enjoy the editing, post-processing and retouching which comes after the photo shoot (and takes considerably longer!) It's like giving my client a digital makeover!
For the last couple of years I have also been exploring an impressionist style of photography, getting out every day with my camera taking photographs around my local area of South East Kent. By using slow shutter speeds, intentional camera movement (ICM) and focus manipulation I try to capture the atmosphere and essence of a scene rather than a ‘real’ representation. I feel that I'm using my camera's movement to replace a painter's brush strokes. In post-processing, I experiment with the compositions using multiple exposures, textures and manipulating colour and contrast to produce an image where reality merges with imagination.
My new body of work, based on the themes of wild grasses, meadows and reflections, will be exhibited at Horsebridge Arts Centre, Whitstable from 6th-19th November 2024.
I'd love you to come along and take a look!