Portrait Of Britain Vol 7 - Winners including Elena Mendoza
Congratulations to current BA (Hons) Professional Photography student Elena Mendoza, who has been chosen as one of the top winners of the Portrait of Britain in collaboration with The British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux.
Out of 200 images shortlisted from across the UK, 100 winners were selected, and their work will be featured in the Portrait of Britain book Vol 7 and displayed nationwide on JCDecaux digital advertising spaces. Elena was also shortlisted alongside recent Edinburgh College Graduate Jack Currie. All shortlisted and winning entries will be published in Vol 7.
Edinburgh College Photography BA degree Graduate Mark Antony Gillies was also among the 100 winners.
(c) Elena Mendoza
Elena Mendoza - Si Chen - Edinburgh (Winning Entry)
This is Si Chen, originally from China and currently residing in Scotland to pursue her dream of studying music at university and embracing a new culture. 'Portraits of Identity' is a photographic portrait project focused on cultural and individual identity. The aim is to capture a small part of Edinburgh's cultural diversity, a city that embraces multiculturalism without losing its authenticity. To conceptualise these portraits, I have been inspired by the realisation, as an immigrant, that our sense of identity can be lost as we adapt to a new culture. For this reason, I photographed several individuals in a studio space with a green canvas backdrop, evoking the atmosphere of classical paintings to reflect their strong presence. Each subject has been portrayed under two different lighting conditions.
(c) Mark Anthony Gillies
Mark Anthony Gillies - Father Morton - Glasgow, Scotland (Winning Entry)
Father Paul Morton has served at St Bride's Church in Cambuslang for over 20 years. Notably, he is the first Catholic priest in Scotland to advocate for LGBTQ+ education in schools, a stance that has drawn criticism for his inclusive and progressive beliefs. It was a privilege to be welcomed into his home and have an open conversation about the future of the church, the impact of the coronavirus on his parish, and current political affairs.
(c) Jack Currie
Jack Currie - Margaret - Edinburgh (Shortlisted Entry)
Quite possibly the most gangster granny to ever live.
(c) Elena Mendoza
Elena Mendoza - Huda Abdulgader - Edinburgh (Shortlisted Entry)
This is Huda Abdulgader. Born in Libya and residing in Edinburgh for a long time, she loves the city and feels that part of her identity is connected to it. ‘Portraits of Identity’ is a photographic portrait project focused on cultural and individual identity. The aim is to capture a small part of Edinburgh’s cultural diversity, a city that embraces multiculturalism without losing its authenticity. To conceptualise these portraits, I have been inspired by the realisation, as an immigrant, that our sense of identity can be lost as we adapt to a new culture. For this reason, I photographed several individuals in a studio space with a green canvas backdrop, evoking the atmosphere of classical paintings to reflect their strong presence. Each subject has been portrayed under two different lighting conditions.
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