THE EYES OF A CHILD
The seminar will explore the much overlooked opportunity of location/environmental portraiture. We will discuss the current obsession with ‘white’ backgrounds and how photographers have adopted the ‘sheep’ approach and have been quick to jump on the bandwagon. Have we now seen enough of the white phenomenon and the jumping child that has been cross processed to hell and back? Is this really what clients want or is it simply a fad/fashion that will wither and die?
Trevor and Faye Yerbury have, over the past couple of years, developed a lucrative market in environmental portraits of children and have been quietly rethinking their approach and alternative to the white brigade. In doing so they have discovered the pleasure in working on location, mostly at clients homes, and have produced images that have delighted their clients which has been reflected in quality orders with no hard selling, free offers, or discounted prints. The Yerbury have an honest and natural approach to photographing children capturing the essence and character of their sitters.
During the courser of the seminar the Yerburys will discuss how they have developed this part of their business and the creative and financial advantages they believe this market offers.
The
Yerbury legend extends way back to 1864 when Trevor's Great Grandfather
started the family business, which is still a thriving studio.
Trevor first started working for the family business in 1968 working alongside his father gaining knowledge and experience in social photography. After his fathers passing in 1979 Trevor took over the running of the studio with the help of his wife Faye.
In 1985 Trevor and Faye started to explore and concentrate their business on 'classic nudes'. This was supported by regular fashion shots and commercial shoots for a variety of clients.
Previous exhibitions to date;
March 2004 “INNOCENT FACES” an exhibition of images of children.
August 2003 “CITIZENS II”
throughout Ocean Terminal, Leith
August 2002 "CITIZENS - PART 1" throughout Ocean Terminal, Leith, as a Fringe production
October 2001 "WOMEN AND CHILDREN" at own gallery in East Claremont Street, Edinburgh
August 2001 "NUDES" at own gallery in East Claremont Street, Edinburgh, as a Festival Fringe production
1997 "INNOCENT FACES" at Randolph Gallery, Edinburgh
1993 "NUDES AND PORTRAITS" at De Marco Gallery, Edinburgh
1991 "LIVING
THROUGH THE LENS" at La Belle Angel, Edinburgh
1989 "REVELATIONS" at La Belle Angel, Edinburgh
1989 “Association of Photographers Gallery, London. Annual Exhibition2003 – Commissioned to produce over 250 classical female nude studies as permanent “Room Art” for the five* Glasshouse Hotel, Picardy Place, Edinburgh. This is the largest commission ever awarded to a photographer in the UK.
Voted
in the top 10 ‘Photographers of the World’ by Spanish Professional
photography magazine Foto/Ventas in 2004
Faye has also received many awards for her photographic skills including:
Kodak Child Photographer of the Year twice
Several national awards in child portraiture and male nude studies
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