Judy Colbran

Sep 7 - Written By Angela Nicholson

How did you get into photography?

I have always loved taking photos, ever since I was a child.

Do you have any photographic qualifications or accolades?

No, I don’t have any formal photographic qualifications or accolades.

What’s the first photograph you remember seeing or shooting?

The first photography work I remember seeing was by Vivian Maier.

What do you love about photography?

It feels like meditation when I am immersed in capturing a scene.

What do you wish you’d learned about photography earlier?

I wish I had learned earlier not to stress when things do not go to plan.

Where is your favourite place for photography?

The streets of London, or the Sussex Downs at sunrise.

Do you have a favourite photographic technique?

I love using negative space, light and shadow.

Can you briefly outline your approach to image processing?

As little as possible. I generally make just a few tweaks in Lightroom.

What’s your favourite lens?

My favourite lens is the 24-105mm.

Do you have a favourite accessory?

I don’t.

Have you found the perfect camera bag yet?

Yes, but I am not sure of the make.

Which photographers have influenced or inspired you, and how or why?

Mark Feeny and Matt Hall have inspired me.

Please recommend 2 or 3 female photographers to follow on Instagram?

Judith Salstone @magesticsky and Pauline Ren @ren.pauline_1

Is there a camera, lens or accessory that you don’t have yet but you’d like to buy at some point?

I would like a Fujifilm X-T5 mirrorless camera. I currently use a Fujifilm X-T2 for my street photography.

Is there a genre of photography that you love but that you haven’t tried yet?

Fine art photography.

What’s your proudest photographic moment?

My proudest photographic moment was capturing lambs jumping in the sunset.

If you could have one superpower that could help you with photography, what would it be?

I would choose more time.

Your favourite baked goods are?

Brownies.

Please tell us a little about yourself

Hi, I’m Jude! I love spending time with family and friends, staying active and soaking up as much of the outdoors as possible. Living by the sea means I’m often up at the crack of dawn with my Bernedoodle, Nelson, chasing the colours of sunrise. His tail starts wagging the moment he spots the camera bag!

Photography is my creative outlet, and street photography is my favourite genre. I’m fascinated by the interplay of light and shadow, and I love composing a scene and waiting for that perfect moment when someone steps into it. Street photography is special because it captures a fleeting instant, one that can never be repeated.

Jude’s Favourite Images