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photojournalism

genuine imagery and truthful storytelling form the foundation of my documentary work. based heavily in the outdoors, I report on lesser known topics within the field of rural living.

published with multiple magazines, both online and in print, I continue to execute projects all across the globe.

 

branding and curation

visual branding: working together to create considered and authentic imagery, I capture the innate ethos of your business, focusing on tangibility and story.

content curation: with a natural colour palette and minimalistic design, I create thoughtful and modern layouts for publication, campaign, lookbooks and print.

 

editorial

incorporating product, clothing and location, I create emotive imagery that invokes a feeling of exploration and intimacy through the use of styling, concept and photography.

F O L L O W A L O N G

@amyjrobinson_

For the longest of times, words escaped me. Thoughts festered like a wound inside of my head. Emotions were ruled by guilt and anger and an emptiness that felt so overwhelming I thought I might die. Now I think back, self-expression was always the only thing that helped me get through whatever I was going through. Non-verbal, raw pain would be the foundation in which I started my creative outlet. Sometimes, I still feel hindered by society, tied down and judged. Yet, the only thing holding me back from feeling true freedom are my own inhibitions. When I’m outside, I’m connected to Mother Earth through the wind; through the dirt; through the rain; through my very soul. It’s otherworldly to feel so grounded and at home in the wilderness. This is how that morning felt, with the dark clouds leering above me, enveloping me whole.
Sheep gathering in Føroyar takes place three times a year, once for lambing season, once for shearing season and once for the slaughter season. This sheepdog waits patiently by its owner, ready for its next command. The farmers are missing over a dozen sheep from the pens, but have managed to gather them in a group at the bottom of the field. It’s looking hopeful as they herd them up towards the rest of the group, but suddenly, they bolt, upwards and around, escaping this years shear. Sadly, this also means that the sheep are missing the worming medication and cancer check up. It is quite common for sheep to have breast cancer, so if a hard lump is found in its breast then the sheep will be marked for the autumn slaughter, before it dies a painfully dragged out death up in the mountains. Rural Life assignment for @visitfaroeislands #føroyar #visitfaroeislands #farmingfaroeislands
by the lake, surrounded by mountains, golden light seeps in. blue sky soon turns pastel as sunset begins.
some days feel like a @billiemarten song, this day was one of them ✨
I wonder if we ever fully appreciate the ease of travel these days. When roads are (mostly) well maintained, trails are signposted and scattered all over the internet and even off-roading is downloadable content that can go straight to your GPS. I love to wander when I travel, and try to pick out strange details that appeal to me when perhaps everyone else would walk on. There’s a simple and silent beauty found in nature, and I can spot similarities from many countries all over the world, in one tiny pocket of flora in front of me. The history of this planet inspires me and intrigues me in equal measures. The future of this planet is more important than our species. I wonder if, in our hurry for advancements in modern technology, engineering and mass harbouring of information, I wonder if we have lost sight of what is truly important. Now, instead of coexisting within nature, we have tipped the balance to try and control it.
Over the past months of continuously reviewing my own work, and deciding where to take my ideas, this photograph has cropped up again and again. I actually think this is the best photograph I’ve ever taken, and marries all of the components I love about photography: people, storytelling, documentary and branding. As expected, the black and white edit makes this photo timeless yet aged, and with the soft grain acting as a comfort to me, it gives the photo an overall feel of being lived-in. I don’t know why I haven’t shared this beforehand, but here it is. Portrait of my dads friend of 30+ years on a day shooting grouse. Taken just as he complained of sore feet.