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  • Recreating Historic Black Images
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    Recreating Historic Black Images

    During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, I wanted to create work that felt connected to the moment while also celebrating Black history, creativity and representation. As part of my quarantine photography project, I began recreating iconic images that had inspired me. Rather than simply reproducing the photographs, I wanted to…

  • Quarantine Project – Pinterest Image Recreating

    Quarantine Project – Pinterest Image Recreating

    Due to the world’s quarantine situation, I’ve set myself a super fun project to recreate Pinterest images every week and post to the Photobylaurelle YouTube channel every Sunday! In each project video, I document behind the scenes of each image being created and walk you through the setup. I also conclude each video with a…

  • Barcelona: The Best FREE Places To Visit in 2020
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    Barcelona: The Best FREE Places To Visit in 2020

    Last year I spent 5-months living and working in Barcelona! Before this, I had visited twice and I’ve since concluded It to be my favourite European city and I would move back in a heartbeat if it weren’t for my husband (Love you Cam). So as I’m going back to visit this week for the…

  • In the Studio with Marion Botella – Product Photographer
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    In the Studio with Marion Botella – Product Photographer

    In this post, I hope to give some insight into the life of a freelance product photographer for all those considering it. Prior to spending the day with Marion, I hadn’t really considered adding product photography to my own portfolio as its own distinct strand, even though I had done a fair few shoots featuring…

  • Top 5 Must-See Places In Sicily
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    Top 5 Must-See Places In Sicily

    1. Visit Monreale Located on the slopes of Monte Caputo, this little town is easily one of the most delightful and intriguing day visits.  The biggest tourist attraction without a doubt is the Monreale Cathedral. After that, you might find this a lovely lunching spot with mist clouding over the gaps in the high rise flats.…

  • Halloween Poisoned Apple Martini

    Halloween Poisoned Apple Martini

    A perfect autumn cocktail or spooky mix for any Halloween party. With slight tastes of sangria and the bitter sting of vodka, a lethal but sweet combination. Please do take note, this martini is fruity and tropical, it will taste sweet and smooth but it is 90% liquor so drink it slowly.   What you need:…

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