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Roller derby feature in Somerset Life magazine

The South West Angels of Terror (SWAT) Roller Derby Team is based in both Somerset and Devon is putting the South West on the map for all the right reasons. The sport hails from America with it’s roots in roller skating endurance races dating back to 1884. These days it is played by around 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, with nearly half of these now outside of America. Dominated by all-female amateur teams, Roller Derby is now so popular that it was under consideration for the 2020 Olympics! In this feature for Somerset Life magazine I meet the team and even try my luck on skates…

December 1, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

Quick photography tips: Make your images instantly better with these simple tips

As someone who loves photography, you’re always wanting to improve and grow in your skills. But it’s not just about perfecting technique – it’s about knowing what to look for, how to see things differently and when to finally press the shutter button. You’ll be surprised at what a difference these nuggets of knowledge make, these quick photography tips, especially if you put them all into practice…Read my article here.

October 31, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

Interview with Lucia Griggi: Surf & Ocean Photographer

To say that Lucia Griggi has an enviable lifestyle is a bit like saying Jimi Hendrix was ‘good’ at playing the guitar. Lucia’s made her dreams a reality, courtesy of good old hard work and determination. She relocated from Cornwall to California in 2010, but spends most of her year globetrotting – whilst photographing surfing, surf lifestyle and wildlife in some of the most beautiful locations around the world. Her client list includes Roxy, Vans, Red Bull, Land Rover and National Geographic, amongst others. Most impressively however, is the freshness and energy she brings to her photography; she has a genuinely rare talent for emerging the viewer in a picture, as if you were there with her. Read my interview interview with Lucia here, over at Autographer.

Screen Shot 2014-09-10 at 16.41.41 — Credit: Lucia Griggi

October 31, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

10 must-have free organisational tools for photographers

Photographers are busy people – there’s always a personal project on the go, client shoots to do, as well as meetings and everything else that goes with being in the image-making business. Being strapped for time has become synonymous with being a photographer. That’s why I collated my favourite time-saving organisational tools for you to take advantage of – it’s all packaged together nicely for you – read it over at Autographer, here.

October 31, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

10 scariest photo opportunities around the world: A Halloween blog post for Autographer

To celebrate the spookiest night of the year, in this blog post, published by Autographer, I bring you ten truly terrifying places to visit (and photograph) if you dare. Guaranteed to be scarier than any trick-or-treater that’ll come knocking this Halloween!

Fotor01030114817 — Isla de las Munecas (Island of the Dolls) lies just south of Mexico City and it’s genuinely more terrifying than any film set. Legend has it that the Island caretaker found a girl drowned in mysterious circumstances and nailed a doll he found to a tree, as a mark of respect. It’s said he became haunted by the girl’s spirit and hung more and more creepy dolls across the island in an attempt to please her. Severed limbs, decapitated heads and missing eyes galore.

It’s a scary world we live in – from ghost towns and a church decorated with human bones to walking the most dangerous road in the world and bungee jumping into a live volcano, it’s all going on in my blog post – read it here.

October 31, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

Art for the Somerset Levels: Feature in Somerset Life Magazine

Maverick Somerset artist Harry Bunce, affectionately referred to as ‘Rural Banksy’ has created a mesmerising limited edition print to raise money for the Somerset Levels Relief Fund. In this feature for Somerset Life Magazine I visit his exhibition at Bristol’s Christmas Steps Gallery to find out more.

September 17, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

Brandon Elijah Scott, travel photographer from Eye & Pen talks blogging and photography

Brandon Elijah Scott has a job that’s guaranteed to make you envious: travelling the world and then blogging his experiences through both words and photos on his brilliant blog, Eye & Pen. In this interview I did for Autographer, he talks to me about humble beginnings, travel as a catalyst for change, integrity and passion. Read it here.

Image credit: Brandon Elijah Scott of Eye & Pen: www.EyeAndPen.com — Image credit: Brandon Elijah Scott of Eye & Pen: http://www.EyeAndPen.com

September 1, 2014

Rachael Sharpe

Interview with Gary Arndt, Everything Everywhere: Travel Photographer of the Year

Read my interview with Gary Arndt of EverythingEverywhere and prepare to be inspired. Crowned Travel Photographer of the Year 2014, Gary is currently travelling the world on a true adventure of a lifetime and producing some insanely dynamic photographs as he goes. Surprisingly, both travel and photography haven’t always been part of his life….Read my eye opening interview here.

“The secret to great travel photos is to put yourself in front of beautiful things.”