Two students nominated for Association of Photographers awards

Commercial Photography BA student Hannah Mittelstaedt and Photography MA (Online) student Linda Jarrett have picked up Association of Photographers (AOP) student awards in this year's competition.

The awards, now in their 40th year, are some of the most prestigious in the industry and feature a top prize of £5,000 worth of camera equipment. We caught up with the two award winners to discuss their work and experiences as part of Falmouth's photography community.

Hannah Mittelstaedt - At Home In My Body

Hannah received a silver award in the 'People' category for her project that portrays trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in natural settings. Speaking about the project, Hannah told us: "This series conveys a sense of connection to one's true self and emphasises the emotional aspects of being at home in the most important place we're supposed to feel at home: in our own bodies. These intimate portraits invite the viewer to connect to the subjects and to push back at the culture that denigrates them. Trans people are one of the most marginalised groups in society, and some politicians are trying to win points by vilifying them."