It’s always good to have a personal project or goal in your business, whether it be financial, creative or something closer to home. This year I have been working on two personal projects. One is the Marmite Tots which you may have seen earlier in the year (by the way it’ll be back in the Autumn!!) and the other is entitled Imperfections.
Having your photograph taken at the best of times is not everyone’s favourite thing but even more so if you have an “imperfection” of some kind. These imperfections do not need to be physical but can still cause anxiety, stress and problems in everyday life. What amazes me is how people overcome these and produce stunning art, excel in sport, go over and above what is needed of them. In my mind they are heroes, not only for themselves but for others too. I wanted to create a set of images showing these remarkable people, being themselves and then showing what they have achieved.
I had already photographed Jess Applegate MBE earlier for personal shots and commercial advertising images but also managed to get some shots for myself for project.
I was then introduced to Jordan Catchpole, another up and coming swimmer who also agreed to take part in the project. Jordan came to the studio with Claire, his Mum, who explained Jordan had been diagnosed with autism and significant learning difficulties. Despite this Jordan has achieved the following so far:-
Winter Regionals
ASA East Region Bagcat Finals
Norfolk County Finals
Most recently he is Norfolk county champion at 3K open water
He has been competing since 9 and has won numerous medals and trophies.
He now has the opportunity to succeed as an S14 disability swimmer and his targets are the World Championships and fingers crossed the Rio trials as well.
It was brilliant to see Jordan in front of the camera and he did not disappoint. Here are a few from the session.
If you would like to take part in my Imperfections project, please please please get in touch. It is not about what’s not perfect about you, it’s about your achievements and ability to overcome. Comment, share & enjoy!
