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Words for You

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Commissioned project documenting the recording of poetry at Abbey Road Studios. Classic British actors and actresses were invited to select a poem to read, which was then put to music for an album sold in aid of I Can, a children's communication charity. Photos were used for PR and press and on the album artwork.

Fae Magazine

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Series of photos from personal project on fairies. Many have been showcased in Fae Magazine, whose inspirational editor Karen Kay commissioned portraits of Daughters of Gaia and Emily Ovendon. The series was also featured in Digital Photographer and exhibited in Stoke Newington. www.faemagazine.com

The Poetry Society

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Commissioned portraits for PR and Press of various poets for The Poetry Society, including celebrated British Poets and young new talents. This image shows the world's largest knitted poem. Over 1,000 kniitters around the country created individual letters to a specific brief and the poem itself was a closely guarded secret until it was unveiled to celebrate The Poetry Society's centenary. www.poetrysociety.org

Immodesty Blaize

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I photographed the beautiful Immodesty Blaize, the Queen of English Burlesque, for her very first performance and was the official photographer for the notorious Tease Show for three years, being given unprecedented access to the rehearsals, backstage prepartions and whole performance. www.immodestyblaize.com

China Arts Space

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Work commissioned by GLA and China Arts Space of various performance artists and the annual celebrations of Chinese New Year.

Bollywood

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Series of commissions for Nutkhut including the Mela Festival, premiere shows at Trafalgar Square and performances at Buckingham Palace. www.nutkhut.net