Leanne Surfleet



I chose Surfleet's work as my photographer of inspiration as I felt her work expressed a certain level of emotion that I related to. although this task is based around objects of self expression, Surfleet's work is mainly self portrait based. All about her journey through loneliness, nostalgia and fears of life. I chose her because her use of colour, tone and soft, dreamy, warm colours and use of shadow and contrast are how I would like to continue to present in my own work. Surfleet uses instant camera and film which I like to use myself.
 

 



 I feel that film is more raw and personal when it comes to photography, including specs of dust or perhaps little scratches on the film, giving the work a more rustic look. That is why when I see artists like Leanne Surfleet I instantly get inspired. Although I did not use film and used digital instead for this project as I struggle to get photos developed due to the current pandemic so I had to create with what I had in the house. I tried to include those warm colours and included all the things that I think represent who I am as a person who likes to create.