ABOUT JENNY

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Meet Jenny

My passion for photography was sparked in 1980 when I was given my first SLR camera as a graduation present. Over the years I have developed my skill in photography, first with film and now with digital.

Over the last 30 years I have won awards for my photographs and in 2002 I became an Associate of the Photographic Society of South Africa (APSSA). I had to submit 18 colour prints to the Photographic Society of South Africa and these were judged nationally and then I was awarded my Honours in Photography. In 2013 I was awarded the life-time achievement medal by the Cape Town Photographic Society.

I hope you enjoy looking through my website and that my images speak to you as much as they do to me.

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The Photography

My favourite genres are landscapes, seascapes and macro. My style has changed over the years, from pretty chocolate box photography to fine art photography.

I make images that capture my emotions and feelings rather than an accurate depiction of details in the viewfinder. I use a style known as Impressionism. This style in painting originated in France in the 1860’s. I use long exposures as a means to express a mood of serenity and tranquillity where there is so much chaos around us. I try to isolate something from the world around me to create a restful, peaceful scene.

I look to the sea and natural areas like forests where I find peace for my soul, a calmness of spirit expressed in my fine art Photography.

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Awards & Publications

I joined Cape Town Photographic Society (CTPS) in 1991 and entered competitions every month at the club. I thank CTPS for the following awards:


1993, 2000, 2001 - Vertue Trophy for the best colour print on the year.

1994, 1998 - Warner Trophy for the most service to still photography.

1995, 1996 - Lawley Trophy for the best monoprint of the year.

1997 - Certificate of Merit for colour print.

2013 - Lifetime Achievement Medal.

2015 - Bronze Medal CTPS 125 Salon for best image at CTPS.


I've been published in Country Life magazine 5 times:

2003, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2019

1999 - Getaway Magazine.

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