tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69838731201766287152024-03-14T00:31:24.951-07:00Laura Hudson Mackay Photographic ArtistLaura Hudson Mackay - Photographic ArtistLaura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-3499249936477341692015-03-31T09:31:00.000-07:002015-03-31T09:31:00.233-07:00Why I Still Shoot Film<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Something inspiring happens when I shoot using analogue cameras. Loading film takes me back to the time I spent studying photography, learning the art and science. I whiled away afternoons in the darkroom with smelly chemicals and looking on in delight as images gradually appeared, as if by magic. </div>
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I take the discipline of shooting on film seriously. It brings a whole new perspective to my photography. It forces me to slow down, which is a good thing in this day and age. Graininess and little imperfections on the images are charming and turn each photograph into something organic and unique.</div>
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Simply put, shooting film takes me off into a different world, a world which is out of the ordinary.</div>
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-50638501488172480832015-03-18T11:49:00.001-07:002015-03-18T11:49:54.756-07:00New Faces of Spring Fling 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Since moving to Dumfriesshire in November 2013, I have bought every issue of Dumfries and Galloway Life that has been on sale. Reading the magazine is a wonderful way of finding out about everything happening in the region, especially for us newbies to the area.</div>
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Another great thing about living in this region is Spring Fling, Scotland's Premier Art and Craft Open Studios Event and in the latest issue of D&G Life, (April 2015) on page 92-94 there is a lovely introduction to the new faces of <a href="http://www.spring-fling.co.uk/">Spring Fling</a>. See if you can spot the photograph <i>Fragile Nature,</i> as I am one of the new artists selected to take part. I'm over the moon!</div>
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Preparations are underway to make sure everything is ready and I'm looking forward to throwing open the studio doors and welcoming visitors. </div>
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Please save the dates...23-25th May 2015. </div>
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More details about Spring Fling 2015 and all the artists taking part <a href="http://www.spring-fling.co.uk/event/spring-fling-2015/">here</a>. </div>
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-16488303118705493282015-03-04T09:10:00.000-08:002015-03-04T09:10:08.860-08:00Pop-Up Photography Galleries<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello, here's a quick update on LHM Fine Art Pop-Up Galleries happening this month...</div>
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On March 28th I will be exhibiting at Colvend Produce and Makers Market (Colvend Public Hall, DG5 4QD).<br />
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The market was set up by Annette Need (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnnettesBakingInABox">Annette's Baking in a Box</a>) and on the fourth Saturday of each month, producers and makers from around Dumfries get together at the hall to sell their wares.<br />
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I've been invited to display my artwork at the March market and each month after that there will be other guest artists taking to the stage with their own pop-up galleries too.<br />
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At the market you'll find lots of gifts and tasty treats, from quiches and cakes to tarts and pies. There's also a market Pop-Up Cafe, so come along and join us for a cuppa and see for yourself what wonderful treats are on offer.<br />
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Another pop up gallery during March is on the evening of the 12th at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shambellie-House/737867826281778">Shambellie House</a>, as Stuart J McCulloch launches his latest book <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Scion-Heroes-Stuart-McCulloch/dp/1784621374">'A Scion of Heroes'</a>. If you would like to attend the launch on 12th March at 7.30pm, to hear an illustrated talk from the Author, please email maculafailte@yahoo. co. uk for more details (see my last blog post on the book <a href="http://lhmphotouk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/commission.html">here</a>)<br />
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I've got lots of exhibitions and events happening over the next few months so do check back regularly to stay up to date.<br />
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Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-55698225768879258132015-02-22T09:39:00.001-08:002015-02-22T09:39:57.893-08:00The Yellow Door <div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm a bit late blogging about my recent exhibition at The Yellow Door, but I wanted to share a few photos from the Private View, and to tell you a little bit about this special place in Dumfries where I have been volunteering for the last few months.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theyellowdoordumfries">The Yellow Door </a>was launched as a permanent shop and gallery in April 2014 for a group of artists, designers, makers and writers from Dumfries and the surrounding area to display and sell their work. The new space accommodates a vibrant programme of exhibitions, and small creative and literary workshops and events.<br />
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The Gallery showcases an excellent selection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, hand-made prints, writing, photography, illustrations, crafts, antiques, fine art and the most fabulous handmade hats!</div>
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Email <a href="mailto:theyellowdoordumfries@gmail.com">theyellowdoordumfries@gmail.com</a> to be added to their mailing list, or sign up to the newsletter on the facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theyellowdoordumfries/timeline">here</a> to stay up to date with what's happening and be invited along to some super events behind The Yellow Door.<br />
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-26086975891100785702015-02-19T06:06:00.001-08:002015-02-19T06:06:20.476-08:00Commission<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Excited to share news that a book entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scion-Heroes-Stuart-McCulloch/dp/1784621374/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424350248&sr=8-1&keywords=a+scion+of+heroes">'A Scion of Heroes'</a> is about to be published on 6 March 2015. Author Stuart James McCulloch very kindly commissioned me to design the front cover for the book and this has to be one of the most interesting and satisfying commissions I've received so far. </div>
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The new book is all about the life of Captain James Murray and the interesting story motivated and inspired me to create the cover below.</div>
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For more information about the book and how to order copies through the Author, please see below...</div>
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I had a successful weekend exhibiting artwork at <a href="http://www.shambelliewalledgarden.co.uk/home">Shambellie Walled Garden</a>, with a wonderful preview evening hosted by Sheila Cameron. Other artists exhibiting at the event were Archie McCall, Hugh McIntyre, Philippa Sinclair and Charlotte Long. We all had a great time in the garden with really great weather. Thanks to those of you who came along to the event over the weekend and purchased my art. </div>
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Another commission was to photograph some beautiful pottery by Archie McCall. Here's a sneak peek at some of his lovely pots. I met Archie at his Spring Fling Open Studio last year, which was wonderful and a real high-light of the event. His work is inspiring and his studio, set in his garden is both charming and enlightening. </div>
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And, last but certainly not least....I'm delighted that I have been awarded a Licentiateship with <a href="http://www.rps.org/">The Royal Photographic Society</a> The Society's distinctions are internationally respected and sought after by photographers. Preparations are now underway for my application for Associateship! </div>
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Using unwanted Antique pots left at the Tower by previous owners, and inspired by <a href="http://shambellie%20walled%20garden/">Shambellie Walled Garden</a>, where I've spent many hours with my camera over the last few months, I have begun creating a collection of Limited Edition Fine Art prints. </div>
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In this project, textures are blended and multiple
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On another note, prints arrived from the lab today for my upcoming exhibition at the walled Garden, I'm pleased with them and can't wait to see them framed and on display in September (dates and details soon).</div>
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A collection of my Fine Art Photography is on display at <a href="http://www.hullabaloorestaurant.co.uk/index.php/home/">Hullabloo</a> in Dumfries until the 4th August. Please do call in for a coffee or book in for lunch/dinner if you have time, the food is very good! </div>
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Many thanks to those of you who have been and enjoyed your time there and given me such lovely feedback about the exhibition. Some of you even taking selfies standing next to the frames and tagging me in on social media!</div>
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Plans for my next exhibition at <a href="http://www.shambelliewalledgarden.co.uk/">Shambellie Walled Garden </a>are well underway (dates and more details to follow soon). I've been having a blooming lovely time taking photographs of many of the flowers and plants at the garden and in the studio. It's such a peaceful place to spend time and each time we have guests to stay at the Tower we enjoy sharing the beautiful garden with them. It's good to have it so close by, as our own garden looks rather too much like a jungle at the moment.</div>
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I look for the beautiful and the good in everything. I've never been one who finds it easy to express myself freely in words and so my camera has become the tool to help communicate my own thoughts and feelings. </div>
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My work often takes me off into other worlds far away. In these out-of-the-ordinary places I find myself inspired by the magic of forests and enchanted places. I search for doorways between two worlds, nexus points which seem to almost suspend time, a moment of revelation, a flash of inspiration...</div>
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Hello, it has been a mixed up weekend so far, as due to illness we have sadly had to cancel plans at the last minute to head up north in Herman our campervan. We were very much looking forward to a lovely weekend out and about with friends in the fresh Scottish air with a wedding ceilidh to join in too!<br />
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But, there is some good news... at long last the finishing touches have been added to my website and I can now share it with you! Check it out here...<br />
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<a href="http://www.laurahudsonmackay.co.uk/">Laura Hudson Mackay Photography</a><br />
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There are now five galleries in total, which include images of places been and people met along the way. There are a number of flower and still life photographs, many not seen before. There are also some images from my popular and ongoing 'In Arabian Nights' collection, which I will add more to soon.<br />
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Other new additions are a link to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LHMphotoUK">facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LHMphotoUK">Twitter</a> pages. I'd love you to visit and give me your feedback. Please feel free to say 'hello' and leave a comment.<br />
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-3728978464657231402014-03-12T11:43:00.002-07:002014-03-12T11:48:06.019-07:00Places and Spaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I'm always on the look out for interesting places to hang my work for sale. Having just moved to South West Scotland, I'm looking to organise exhibiting my artwork as much as possible. Excitingly, the first exhibition I have planned is for the month of July 2014 and at <a href="http://www.hullabaloorestaurant.co.uk/index.php/about-us/">Hullabaloo</a>, in Dumfries! I'll be posting more about the exhibition nearer the time, but I'm looking forward to it. Hullabaloo is a great space, the food is delicious and the setting, a converted 18c Mill, which also houses the Robert Burns Film Theatre (the smallest in Scotland) is on the banks of the River Nith. </div>
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If you are the owner/manager of a place which would like to host an exhibition or commission me to create a special image for your wall. Please send me an email, I'd love to say "Hello".<br />
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I've not blogged for a while as I moved house a few weeks ago and things have been a little hectic. Now thankfully, everything has calmed down again and my husband and I, along with our two Scottish Terriers are enjoying our new life in the country.</div>
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So, to kick off this blogging year (better late than never), I thought I'd say goodbye to last year with a quick round up of some random images I took during 2013.<br />
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A macro image of the rope on a lobster pot taken at the Isle of Whithorn, South West Scotland.</div>
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This Moroccan orange looked so good, i just had to photograph it half eaten.</div>
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Riad Romm'an, our holiday home in Marrakech, Morocco.</div>
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From a collection of photographs I called 'Small Faces' taken at Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo, Spain.</div>
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A square near the Mellah in Marrakech, Morocco.</div>
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An exhibition piece entitled 'The Djinn of le Palais de Bahia' exhibited and sold at a Bespoke Art Gallery exhibition at House For An Art Lover, Glasgow.</div>
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On our road trip to the Sahara desert. A photo of our guide Jbillo, who lead us on camels into the desert to camp overnight under the stars...magical!</div>
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I took this photograph when I was busy packing up the contents of our home. Phew, we made it to our new home, now for more unpacking...</div>
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Thank you for taking time to look through these images from 2013, I hope you like one or two. Please feel free to leave a comment below, I'd love to hear from you. More soon, Laura x</div>
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So I'm delighted to introduce the latest edition to my camera collection.... A Hasselblad 500c from 1957, Isn't it gorgeous?</div>
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It has been a while since I used film. At college I managed to source a Large Format 5x4 camera and the most sturdy tripod to be found to take the weight of it. Both of these things could hardly be carried, but the results from the camera were worth all the effort of lugging the equipment around.</div>
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It will take more than a couple of rolls of film to get used to this Medium Format camera, there will no doubt be more than a few mistakes, but images that happen to be blurry or imperfect, that are shot on film, can turn out to be beautiful mistakes.<br />
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I'm also working towards a new exhibition (more details coming soon) and I plan to shoot a collection of images using these wonderful vintage cameras.<br />
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The double doors to the forecourt are twenty feet high. A giant negro slave opens the lock with a key a foot long and sets his shoulder to the iron-bossed wood; the door gives way reluctantly, inch by inch, creaking and rasping upon rusty hinges. A kestrel hawk, disturbed from its nest in the wall above, flies out scolding with sharp staccato cries. The surface of the courtyard is an uneven rubble, sloping sharply to the left, down to the curtain wall, where row upon row of dark doorways lead to the stable quarters. Above them are castellated look-out posts facing the Jebel Ghat. There is sheep dung scattered among the rubble, and the reddish curling horn of a Moroccan ram. To the right rises the whole mass of the <i>Kasbah, </i>tower and rooftop; ill-ordered, ill-planned, but majestic in its proliferation and complete absence of symmetry. There are three colours only – whitewash, red stone, or clay and brilliant green roof tiles. Above these the ever-present birds of prey, the vultures, ravens, and kites, weave slow and intricate patterns upon the hard blue sky. There is no sound but their calling and the clacking bills of the storks which nest on every tower.</div>
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-90406296107083042642013-08-14T09:22:00.001-07:002013-08-14T09:22:52.407-07:00Happy Monks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whilst travelling, some of the best days are when you discover things by happy accident. Driving through north eastern Spain, we picked the town of Moncayo at random because it had a campsite and while staying there we discovered another beautiful monastery, the Cistercian Veruela Monastery, with its own winery and museum.</div>
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This spectacular monastery has existed here since 1145 and now has at its heart a wine museum of the Campo de Borja wine denomination, an innovating area where tradition and modernity come together (more on the delicious wine and the museum in another blog post). It was interesting to learn that the monks liked making wine here (and probably drinking it too)! Inside the monastery there was also an art exhibition, another space where old meets new. </div>
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On our travels this summer, driving from Scotland to the Sahara desert, we stopped off for two nights at a beautiful campsite in Toledo. Campground El Greco was only a short walk away from the old town of Toledo and we enjoyed wandering around the medieval streets, stopping off every now and again at pavement cafes to people watch over liquid refreshment. </div>
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Late in the afternoon, to escape the heat, we walked around the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes. I spent a few quiet moments exploring alone while my other half read up on the history of the place. </div>
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I noticed how excessively lavish the decoration was, no square inch was lacking in complicated and lacy carving. There were many carvings of children, animals and plant life. I became fascinated with them and spent the rest of the afternoon searching the walls to capture them with my camera.</div>
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Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-35487229989985885622013-08-05T05:59:00.000-07:002013-08-05T06:03:47.741-07:00Oh, to live in a Windmill...Life back at LHM Photo HQ is pretty dull after our wonderful adventures this summer, driving in Herman our VW Campervan from Scotland to the Sahara and back again. We are already planning our next journey...Scotland to Dakar maybe??<br />
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Here on my photo blog, I'll be posting many images of our journey, and to begin with, a collection of windmills...my ideal home.<br />
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Ever since I saw Windy Miller in his windmill in Camberwick Green, Trumptonshire, I've fancied living in one.<br />
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These windmills are in the Spanish town of Consuegra, a beautiful little place we stumbled upon on our travels from Toledo to Cordoba.<br />
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Our home in Scotland is currently on the market and yes, I would love to live in a windmill.<br />
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I've had a lovely morning sipping delicious tea whilst hanging a display of my Fine Art Flower Photographs (aka <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lolliography">Lolliography</a>) at the gorgeous venue <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleBotanica?fref=ts">Little Botanica</a>, 741, Pollokshaws Road on the Southside of Glasgow. </div>
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If you are nearby, do pop in for a pot of tea, you will find a whole host of beautiful things at Little Botanica, where they create stunning wedding flowers for your big day and even host tea tasting events! </div>
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All the photographs are signed by the artist (me) and for sale. They make perfect gifts, so choose your favourite from the collection, there are roses, daisies, orchids and bunches of other flowers too!<br />
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-12250224051423024132013-05-17T11:17:00.000-07:002013-05-17T11:17:18.416-07:00Inspired by Felix - Fine Art Flower Photography by Laura Hudson Mackay<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have three adorable nephews, Matthew, Felix and Joseph. To all three I'm known as Auntie Lolli. </div>
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If you have read my previous blog posts you'll know that I recently exhibited a selection of fine art photographs with <a href="http://www.bespokeartgallery.com/page52.htm">Bespoke Art Gallery</a> at <a href="http://www.houseforanartlover.co.uk/">House for an Art Lover</a>. Felix (4), came along to the event with his parents and he gave me this lovely card he had made to wish me a successful day. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Felix likes flowers. Auntie Lolli also likes flowers and inspired by my lovely nephew, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lolliography" style="text-align: justify;">Lolliography</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> was born. I am now busy working on a collection of black and white floral images for an exhibition in an utterly lovely venue on the South side of Glasgow (more details will be posted here soon).</span><br />
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<br />Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-75787334343328385922013-04-12T05:35:00.000-07:002013-04-12T05:35:40.123-07:00LHM Photography Tours of Marrakech and beyond... <div style="text-align: justify;">
The Photography Tour, booked and arranged by <a href="http://www.passeport-travel.com/index.html">Passeport Travel</a>, involved a small group of clients visiting Morocco to celebrate a special birthday.<br />
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It all began with a brief health and safety lesson, "Mind your heads." (there are many low archways in Marrakech) "Look out for Donkeys, mules, mopeds, taxis and carts...all at once!"<br />
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Over the next few hours I gave technical advice and hands on photography tips and tricks. I explained how to improve exposure, understand composition, get the best from the camera in ever changing lighting situations and shooting from different viewpoints. During all this, we all took in the magical sights, sounds and smells of Marrakech. The group discovered many hidden gems away from the usual tourist trail, from spice souks, food markets, flower stalls and palaces. At the end of the tour we sat on low chairs in the sunshine, each sipping a well deserved glass of mint tea while the cry of the muezzin calling the faithful to prayer wafted by.<br />
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Since the tour I've been delighted to receive two wonderful quotes from the group, which I've shared below, along with a small collection of images I managed to capture in-between teaching.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you would like to enjoy a full or half day photographic tour of the souks, palaces and hidden gems of Marrakech with an experienced professional photographer, book now by contacting me directly at <a href="mailto:info@hudsonmackay.com">info@hudsonmackay.com</a></span></div>
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Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-13679020613937344312013-04-09T10:58:00.000-07:002013-04-09T10:58:32.947-07:00LHM Photography to exhibit at House for an Art Lover<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This Sunday, 14th April 2013, I'm delighted to be exhibiting my latest series of Fine Art Photographs for sale at <a href="http://www.houseforanartlover.co.uk/">House for an Art Lover</a> in Glasgow. Further details for the event are below. Please do come along to what promises to be a wonderful exhibition in a fabulous venue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The new series includes Limited Edition Photographs inspired by the Arabian fairy tales from '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights">One Thousand and One Nights</a>'. Last year I found an original Victorian copy of the tales in Young's Interesting Books on Skirving Street in Glasgow. The Victorians were fascinated by these tales of </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">djinns, genies, sultans, palaces and magic. In this series of</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> artwork I have sought to invoke the spirit of Arabian fantasy contained within these tales. </span></div>
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Today I received an amazingly kind endorsement for my photography from my absolute favourite writer...<a href="http://www.tahirshah.com/">Tahir Shah</a>. </div>
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In 2010, after reading and being inspired by two of Tahir's books (<a href="http://www.tahirshah.com/the-caliphs-house-book/">The Caliph's House</a> & <a href="http://www.tahirshah.com/in-arabian-nights-book/">In Arabian Nights</a>) a door opened and I travelled to the magical country of Morocco for the first time. I fell completely head over heels in love with the country, having since renovated a <a href="http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/morocco/mr215.htm">riad</a> (<a href="http://riadrenovationproject.blogspot.co.uk/">traditional courtyard house</a>) in the heart of the Marrakech Medina and now spend as much time working there as I can.</div>
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Not many people would be so kind to take time out of their busy lives to send an endorsement. Thank you Tahir.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"Laura Hudson Mackay's photography captures the essence of the lands through which she journeys in the rarest and most wonderful of ways. Through her lens she reaches the raw magical underbelly, which so often escapes travellers."</span></i> </div>
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<b>Tahir Shah, Author & Filmmaker</b></div>
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I'm travelling back to Morocco next week to host a photographic tour of the souks, palaces and hidden gems of Marrakech. During the tour I'll be on hand to give camera tips and techniques and discover more of the raw magical underbelly of Marrakech! I can't wait.</div>
Laura Hudson Mackayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849786467066776529noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983873120176628715.post-81664430494822602792013-01-30T10:35:00.001-08:002013-01-30T10:44:50.184-08:00Our Favourite Shop...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Shopping in Marrakech can be an exciting experience and one of my favourite shops is Mustapha Blaoui's Tresor des Nomades. Hidden behind large wooden double doors, there is no shop sign to indicate the treasures which lie within. You could easily walk right by. </div>
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However, if you're lucky enough to step inside, you'll find it piled floor-to-ceiling with lanterns, tables, masks, pots and chairs. </div>
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There was certainly enough treasure and inspiration here to help us furnish and almost fill up <a href="http://ww.facebook.com/riadromman">Riad Romm'an</a>. </div>
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A real Aladdin's cave just waiting to be explored. Mustapha Blaoui's Tresor des Nomades, 142 rue Bad Doukkala, Marrakech. Tel: 024 38 52 or 024 385 240</div>
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