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BIFA 2024

Sophie and Flowers

  • Photographer
    Pamela Hanlan

This was at the end of our shoot with flowers in Sophie's hair. I, for some reason, thought it was a good idea. Flowers had fallen out and the hair was tousled. But, this one is the real Sophie because it captures her impish, rascally spirit.

I am a Fine Art photographer interested in storytelling, curiosity, and a lifelong desire to explore the world visually. After raising five children and living many roles—daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, widow, and partner—I discovered photography later in life. Nine years ago, my partner gave me my first camera, and in 2020 we transformed an old woodworking shop into my studio. Since then, I have dedicated myself to learning, experimenting, and creating work that reflects the stories I’ve carried for decades.