Michelle Sergeant Photography

A spiritual adventure

chello — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:50:24 GMT

New Zealand born and raised, my enjoyment and appreciation of landscapes and other cultures has been ingrained in me for as long as I can remember. In 2007 I moved to the UK and whilst overseas I've really started to get a buzz from taking images that I'm proud of–whether streets in Sienna, wildlife in Scotland or simply a crepe stand at Camden.
My interest in photography started from my very first fluoro pink point and click camera. I didn’t start carrying this interest through however until a few years ago when I found myself wanting to spend more and more of my spare time with a camera in my hand. In many ways it was a bit of escapism and made those gray London days not quite so bleak when busy photographing puddles or stormy skies.
I can't begin to express how much I would like to make photography more than just a hobby. It would mean so much to me to have a mentor such as Jason offer advice. My long term goal is to open a cafe/gallery so that future generations can say, as I often did sitting in such galleries– “Wow, I want to be in that place, taking that shot”.The main reason I'd like to win– I want to be a photographer. This would be a huge step in the right direction.

Photos: Bruges Reflections

chello — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:05:00 GMT

Originally from New Zealand, I have spent the past four years in London working as a Production Coordinator. After being in a role which is rather paperwork and logistics based, I find it so enjoyable and a bit of a release to spend my weekends wandering galleries and markets, going on adventures and practicing photography. Slowly, I am learning more through reading magazines such as Digital Photo and seeing as many exhibitions possible. I would love to be able to learn and develop my skills further with a long-term goal of breaking into the landscape and wildlife photography field. So, what sets me apart from the rest? That is perhaps the hardest question of all. Aside from the obvious of being adventurous with a love photography and travel, the main thing that does set me apart is who I am as a person – somebody once told me I was the loveliest girl in the world… Ha! Perhaps not entirely true but nonetheless, this could be the thing to set me apart. My sense of calm, compassion and positiveness could be hugely beneficial in hectic, perhaps sometimes stressful learning and working environments. I would truly, truly leap at and relish this opportunity. My fingers are crossed!