About Me

Hi! I am Lucy, a photographer from Greater Manchester. I am currently living and studying in Nottingham.

After completing my Computer Science BSc degree at the University of Nottingham in 2022, I wanted to explore my interests, such as photography, sustainability, and graphic design. I will complete my Biological Photography and Imaging MSc in September of 2023. 

I have gained invaluable experience with field photography using a range of lenses and lighting. I am also comfortable working in a studio, for example using techniques like focus stacking, flash photography, and set building. Over the last few months, I have photographed subjects such as portraits, wildlife, museum artefacts, and many more. Whilst doing so, I have improved my knowledge of photography techniques, for instance, intentional movement, composition, and lighting. 

I enjoy learning new software. I am confident with most common editing and designing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Portfolio, Affinity, and Procreate. I love taking on new challenges and exploring the possibilities of design software. I will always be up for taking on any unfamiliar tasks presented to me. 

I have also had experience with filmmaking. I have produced a 7-minute long, documentary-style film on the topic of "Silent Sustainability on Campus". This project was a subject I was keen to explore. I have been a student at the university for 3+ years and a member of the conservation society throughout. Exploring how the university's campuses can stay so green with such a wide range of biodiversity whilst supporting the lifestyles of so many students was an exciting opportunity for me. I scripted, edited and produced this film from scratch and, along the way, learned many valuable lessons about taking on personal projects. 

My course also allows me to practice scientific communication. I have researched the accuracy of an Artec Space Spider 3D Scanner and used my results from these experiments to produce a scientific article-style paper. The research from this is significant because knowing the accuracy of a scanner may allow for objects to be researched digitally across the globe using 3D models and prints. I loved having the opportunity to use this equipment and have been evaluating the use of lighting to produce more accurate models. As well as this, I developed an understanding of techniques used for identifying organisms and communicating their taxonomy. This is a skill that can be applied to a range of projects and often comes in handy. 

Alongside my studies, I enjoy relaxing with my creative hobbies. I love to paint and sketch and recently rediscovered my love of digital art. I draw whenever I get free time and often use this skill within my work to draw up thumbnail sketches of my design ideas. This has reignited my passion for illustration, I would love to push my hobbies further into a professional capacity. It has been a dream of mine to illustrate a children’s book, I would love to do so with the intention of educating them about nature, sustainability and conservation.