I am compelled to capture the portraits of people who desire transformation, I have been there too. I seek narratives of survival and resilience. Exploring the stories of those who grow. I am drawn to those who build a new life and embrace change,a portrait should reach beyond the surface to be poignant. There is a tender beauty in this vulnerability. Photography a is poetic force to create stories, with an element of magic in how people reveal their inner feelings.
My approach is research based and I enjoy immersing myself on extended projects with both digital and film cameras and invite participants to write their stories down and collaborate upon how they are represented. I work commercially for companies including the NHS and believe art can provoke new thinking and be an agent of change.
Available for further commissions and residencies, I won the BJP Portrait of Britain 2019.
Contact: alliephotography31@gmail
Exhibitions
Solo Show I Am 2022
Portrait of Humanity by BJP 2022
Diffusion International Festival solo show 2021
NHS digital solo exhibition 2020
Portrait of Britain by JCDecaux. UK 2019
Lowry Gallery Salford 2019 - solo show for NHS England
Manchester Library - 2018 - solo show sponsored by National Transgender Charity.
Getty Gallery London 2017 - group show
Lloyds London 2017 - group show
BOOK- by Axis Publishing
Awards
Portrait of Humanity by British Journal of Photography and Hoxton Mini Press 2022
Royal Photographic Society International Award shortlist 2021
BarTur Awards shortlist 2021
AOP Emerging Talent Finalist 2020
Photo London 2020
Winner of Portrait of Britain by British Journal of Photography & Hoxton Mini Press
BJP Portrait of Britain 2017 shortlist
"Highly Rated. Sincere, poignant classical work." Magnum Photo
A short film about my work.
Clients Include
NHS / SafeLives / The National Transgender Charity / Getty Gallery London / Lloyds London / Somerset House Photo London / Manchester Library / The Lowry Gallery / University of Salford / Emmeline's Pantry / Sally Penni O.B.E