Laura Harvey

Photographer

LAURA HARVEY PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.lauraharveyphotography.co.uk London, United Kingdom
Laura Harvey works within a wide range of Photographic practices including Portraiture, Fashion and Documentary. Using personal experience and the visual arts to inspire her, she dabbles in different areas of Photography, creating relevant and exciting imagery in the contemporary art world.

Laura has been taking Photographic commissions since she was 17, and despite being only 22, she has worked with a variety of clients including fashion brands, bands and musicians and restaurant professionals. Some of Laura's favourite photographers include legends including Robert Frank, William Eggleston and Bruce Davidson, as well as contemporary artists such as Ryan Russell and Brooke Shaden. Laura has a background in fine art, and has used this to inspire her creative ideas and her approach to taking her photographs.

She completed her Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Ravensbourne in London in 2011, specialising in Photography. Laura then started a 3 year degree at Colchester School of Art, where she expanded her practice, experimenting with colour and black and white film, studio photography and exploring concepts. She completed her degree in June 2014, with her work being exhibited at the Free Range Art Show at the Old Truman Brewery in London.

Portfolio

I work with concepts, using themes and ideas to inspire my personal work, and studio fashion photography. I like to use creative make up to craft a character, and believe this is important in fashion. I've also worked on a number of commissions for clothing and jewellery brands.