Having spent a good couple of years overseas, I’ve come back to Australia with a fresh appreciation for all things Aussie. Recently I took myself out one windy evening to experiment with capturing ye old gum trees, those tough, stoic creatures that keep on keeping on, even after they’ve been burnt to a crisp in a fire. I…
Beth Jennings – Photographer and storyteller based in Melbourne, Australia and Berlin, Germany. Your Family Story, on Manual in Melbourne camera workshops, free photo groups » Photographer and Storyteller
Monthly Archives: January 2009I was approached to photograph my friend J a couple of years ago. At the time she said she was interested in documenting herself as she is now, in her youth. Time ran away with me, I went overseas and then we didn’t get around to it. Finally, last night, we did. After… Hi Beth, The pictures you took were absolutely beautiful, I’m so happy with them. As a record of me in my “youth”, they’re something I can keep forever and treasure alongside my most prized possessions. I felt like it all clicked that night, the writing (thanks tara!), the balance and composition, the colour (those red red walls), light, chandelier and the relaxed atmosphere we were so lucky to have, as photographer and subject, after all those years of friendship. I can’t wait to see the rest! xxx Hello my dear Yole, you are wonderful, thanks so much for the comment! J was amazing but we couldn’t have done it without your help. thanks again so much, with heartfelt gratitude, B Ciao Beth J looks gorgeous in this photo….a treasured lifelong memento for her, achievable through your continual and ever-present creative photographic talent! I simply love the artistic black and white shoot giving it an almost ‘vintage art’ like presence. It was a pleasure to offer you our dining room. Truly, I’m quite thrilled to have a professional shot of the much admired chandelier as the backdrop. So thank you. You know I’m one of your biggest fans! Yole x x I had the good fortune and great pleasure of spending a month with David and Natasha in their rambling family home not far from Avignon, France. In fact, I was there exactly two years ago, this month (my time flies). They had 100 olive trees on this property, and not long before I was due… Wow! After yesterday’s overwhelming interest and feedback on the blog launch, I’ll have to put something up today! Thanks so much for all the interest, it’s really encouraging and I’ll certainly keep going now. Fantastic stuff! I *love* the one of the girl running toward the camera with a naughty grin, and the dad slightly out of focus behind. Lovely! These look fantastic, Beth. Can’t wait to see the rest!! nice images! Beth, Congratulations on “Voir c’est croire”. It is true to say that at first viewing “je ne pouvais pas en croire mes yeux”…such a different way of communicating is this new medium known as BLOG. But I did enjoy the piece on Patti Smith and look forward to dipping into the site from time to time for insight into what you are doing, seeing and thinking as you pursue your passion for photography. Lois To all my blog followers, worshippers and dedicated-ones: Alas, I’ve come down with a gastro-bug-thingy that just won’t leave me alone, hence, the blog is on the quiet front. When I’m back in the saddle and ready to lead the charge, you will know. Pray for me or something, cos this things been goin’ on…  My new business card…with a new website to match shortly. You can check out my old website here: www.bethjennings.com.au. *lovely* B Wow, that looks awesome, Beth! Go on with your great work! And thanks for the link Best Not long now Trish! They are beautiful btw, so glad we picked new parliament house for the location. see you when you get back from the coast! B Oh my goodness!!! I love it! Now I’m even more excited to see the rest of the pics… no pressure… This is a little demo of a before-photoshop-after-photoshop effort. I photographed this high energy Canberra-based Latino band called Los Chavos recently. Headed up by Andy Jauregui, a Bolivian musician and singer, this band will get your toes tapping and hips wiggling without a doubt. A CD launch is anticipated shortly, check them out at http://www.myspace.com/loschavos. They can be seen playing at various venues around Canberra: www.bmamag.com…. 
Thanks Hilary! I love them too! They are such a great band and deserve to do well, hopefully the pictures will help them with their plan. love these images of los chavos, what fun! the technique applied looks great too…I hope they ahve used them all for their band and then you’ll all be famous! Hilary |
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