Sian Bonnell Lecture Review

Sian is an experimental photographer using creative and surrealist approaches to her work while photographing not only people but inanimate objects. Her lecture was full of advice which I found to be very useful. Some of these included what is mentioned below.

• 'Hiccups and problems are your friends'
• If you aren't loving/enjoying what you're doing, stop and do something you enjoy
• Your camera becomes your partner in crime
• Tungsten + daylight = deep blue colour
• Don't worry if you fall off or have a dip where you feel uninspired and don't produce work
• No matter how daft your ideas, just give them a go
• Enter competitions and portfolio reviews

Overall, Sian's work did stick with me as being hugely experimental, but she also encouraged a very forgiving, understanding, and practical approach to us when giving advice. I really enjoyed her positive mindset, too.

Bonnell, S
www.sianbonnell.com