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Gemma is a freelance photographer specialising in social documentary / reportage. She is an enthusiastic storyteller, and a firm believer in the power of photography to inform and inspire, and to influence change.
Gemma initially studied Geography at the University of Sheffield in the UK, developing interests in people, places, and visual representation, while taking a night class in black and white photography. She soon decided to continue with photography after graduating.
She has two years experience of living and working in China and can speak conversational Mandarin. During 2007 she completed an MA in International Photojournalism and Documentary Photography in Dalian, NE China.
Since summer 2009 Gemma has been based in Sheffield, UK. She works for a variety of clients and on commission, and facilitates photo workshops for young people.
Contact
info@gemmathorpe.com
UK +44 (0)7746713737
Lost and Found blog
Gemma is a freelance photographer specialising in social documentary / reportage. She is an enthusiastic storyteller, and a firm believer in the power of photography to inform and inspire, and to influence change.
Gemma initially studied Geography at the University of Sheffield in the UK, developing interests in people, places, and visual representation, while taking a night class in black and white photography. She soon decided to continue with photography after graduating.
She has two years experience of living and working in China and can speak conversational Mandarin. During 2007 she completed an MA in International Photojournalism and Documentary Photography in Dalian, NE China.
Since summer 2009 Gemma has been based in Sheffield, UK. She works for a variety of clients and on commission, and facilitates photo workshops for young people.
Contact
info@gemmathorpe.com
UK +44 (0)7746713737
Lost and Found blog
Bio / News
Photos from Stefan Petriceicu Street series in BlowUp! Angkor street exhibition, Angkor Photo Festival, Cambodia. See here for more. (November 2011)
SUN Awards UK - Commended for SUNRISE (Emerging Photographer) Award (October 2011)
In Between Days exhibited as part of Photomonth, East London Photography Festival. More details here (October 2011).
Miss Punny photofilm finally produced! See it here on vimeo. (August 2011)
Transition, Walsall New Art Gallery, UK
Solo show of work documenting a year of change at the Walsall Manor Hospital. (May - June 2011)
Control, exhibition at Look11: International Festival of Photography, Liverpool, UK. Collaborative project mentored by Dewi Lewis. (May - June 2011)
Intimate China exhibition at AM Gallery, Brighton, UK (March 2011)
Miss Punny, Esquire magazine (Russian edition) website. Showcase of contemporary photography. (November 2010)
Commissioned by NHS Trust for Transitions project, Walsall Manor Hospital, West Midlands, UK (2010)
Design: Ben Mclaughlin
Photos from Stefan Petriceicu Street series in BlowUp! Angkor street exhibition, Angkor Photo Festival, Cambodia. See here for more. (November 2011)
SUN Awards UK - Commended for SUNRISE (Emerging Photographer) Award (October 2011)
In Between Days exhibited as part of Photomonth, East London Photography Festival. More details here (October 2011).
Miss Punny photofilm finally produced! See it here on vimeo. (August 2011)
Transition, Walsall New Art Gallery, UK
Solo show of work documenting a year of change at the Walsall Manor Hospital. (May - June 2011)
Control, exhibition at Look11: International Festival of Photography, Liverpool, UK. Collaborative project mentored by Dewi Lewis. (May - June 2011)
Intimate China exhibition at AM Gallery, Brighton, UK (March 2011)
Miss Punny, Esquire magazine (Russian edition) website. Showcase of contemporary photography. (November 2010)
Commissioned by NHS Trust for Transitions project, Walsall Manor Hospital, West Midlands, UK (2010)
Design: Ben Mclaughlin
