About

I try to photograph beauty in the ordinary - in the ‘whole of life’: the garden, the house, the way the light or shadows reflect on the wall, the greenhouse, found objects, and details within the local landscape. I use subtle colour to reflect mood and atmosphere, to capture a sense of season and place, and to convey how I felt in the moment . I explore natural layers and filters in the environment to add texture, depth and intrigue, particularly to my botanical images. I love to capture the essence of familiar landscapes, particularly in the winter, when they have been simplified and stripped back by snow, mist or fog, hiding much of the detail but at the same time exposing the essential elements. I hope my images convey a stillness, a fleetingness and a sense of mystery - of that which is not fully revealed.

Photography for me results in a physical object that I can hold in my hand. I don’t consider the process complete until I have printed the image: the moment I take a photograph with my camera, I am usually visualising how it will look and feel as a print. My photographs are typically printed onto fine art paper, which often gives the impression they have been painted - an effect which is not possible to fully convey on a screen.

Based in Sheffield in the North of England, I love to meet with other photographers and artists, and find inspiration in their work. I am a member of the London Salon of Photography, and participate annually in their member and open exhibitions. I have exhibited work locally and nationally, including at Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, as part of the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition. I am currently studying Fine Art with the Open College of Arts, and in particular I am exploring ways of combining photography with more traditional ways of working, such as painting and printmaking.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my pictures and I hope you find something in them that you enjoy.

Rebecca Nex