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David Bailey and Rankin's work spans many
controversial decades and their latest collaboration
is proving as provocative as ever. Louisa Edwards
talked to them about their work, their inspirations
and what advice they'd give to anyone hoping to
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| David Bailey and Rankin's latest collaboration is a show entitled
'Rankin and Bailey Down Under' showing at the Proud Camden
Moss Gallery. It is a detailed photographic look at the female body.
Both men are highly influential figures in the world of
photography. David Bailey is famed for having 'defined the
swinging sixties' with his dynamic and imaginative approach to
photography. Rankin, often dubbed a 'contemporary Bailey', is
one of the most acclaimed young UK photographers today as
well as a publisher, film-maker, business entrepreneur and
celebrity in his own right.
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| Studying advice |
| Anyone starting a career in photography will find it an
advantage to be familiar with the latest technology. All
photography courses provide the student with a basic grounding
in both the business and image side of computing as it relates
to photography. The photography industry has advanced
fast; you no longer have to spend hours locked away in a dark
room. The ability to be open-minded and try all technologies
is one of the best assets that an aspiring entrant to the world
of photography can have.
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| If you are looking to enrol on a course then it's advisable to
put together a portfolio.You don't need an expensive camera to
start taking photos either. The best buy is a manual camera so
you can teach yourself and gain confidence with the technical
functions of the camera. Once you have a portfolio you can then
scan your images into a computer and email them to colleges
throughout the UK.They will then assess your work and probably
interview you over the phone. Photography BA (Hons) degrees
last three years and a master's can last from one to two years.
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| Sponsorship |
| No one can tell you that photography isn't expensive, but the
good thing is that companies are willing to sponsor students to
help pay for camera equipment and films. If you have a project
in mind then research and try writing to a selection of companies,
for example, Kodak, Fuji or Ilford.
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| Student awards |
| If you are looking to break into the photography market then it is
a good idea to enter as many competitions as possible.
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| The AOP/KODAK Student Awards |
| Now in its twenty-first year the AOP/KODAK Student Awards
have long provided a showcase for the photography world's
emerging talent. The competition has around 700 entries from
university and college students throughout the UK.
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| If you're feeling inspired, try
our photography competition.
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