FU: Not So Average Miss

FU interviewed 24 year old up and coming photographer Not So Average Miss who told us about digital manipulation, her love of handbags and why she could never be Paparazzi.

So, How long have you been doing photography?
On and off since I had a camera, tried a course about 7 years ago, taking more seriously about 3 years ago, another course this year....

What made you want to start doing photography?

The fact that what you want to say you can say without any words, I believe pictures can explain much more than words, the fact that you can be as creative and mad as you like, and more recently, the technology aspect, digital manipulation can stretch the boundaries and challenge what is logical that bit further than what people would call conventional images

Have you done any big projects?
I assisted on a shoot for a large children's toy store, that was really funny.

Best project you've ever worked on?

My handbags campaign for my course, full creative control....Most live events - city showcase gigs, DMC world championships.

Have you ever had any bad photography experiences, what is the worst (or hardest) thing thing to photograph? Bad photography experiences, I did a night shoot in a park which was absolutely freezing, not too mention the flash kit failed to operate fully. Shooting at night in general or not being able to use a flash with digital, gigs sometimes, but that's down to restrictions more than anything....unless you have the passes lol!

What would be your dream job?

Something that involves cameras, travel, events and handbags....

Have you ever thought of becoming paparazzi? We heard that could be quite lucrative

Literally don't have the balls, or the patience to wait in the cold! I know a few and they've done alright but it's just a case of either being in the right place at the right time or having the contacts to get an exclusive

With taking picture's of people all the time don't you ever feel the urge to be on the other end of the lens too?

Sometimes, although I'm not crazy about having my picture taken....yet.

How hard has it been for you to get noticed and get your photos out there and be taken seriously as a professional photographer?

Not so much, it is a competitive market but if you start with friends and family etc word spreads you've already started to build your reputation, there's also loads of websites/forums to get yourself out there and self promote.

What makes you so unique/different to other photographers?

I'm me.