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For Pink October I worked with, close friend and cancer fighter, Fleur.  We had some fun photo sessions and entered the Pink Ribbon Photo Award competition.  Even though we didn't make it to the finalists, we were still happy to have shared our work for breast cancer awareness.  

You can follow Fleur on Instagram : @revl_toi

FLEURConcours de Photo : Estée Lauder Pink RIbbon Photo Award 2022

F L E U R    « Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Photo Award 2022 »

Comment mettre en valeur la force de cette femme qui ne cessera de se battre.

Le combat qu’elle mène est difficile et plein de solitude mais apaisé par son refuge dans le bien-être.

Fleur a toujours fait de sa féminité une priorité tout au long de son combat. Progressivement, elle a accepté la transformation de son corps et comme une vraie guerrière, ses cicatrices l'ont rendue plus forte. Son optimisme pour la beauté de la vie est une inspiration.

Pour allier la nature et la beauté féminine à la photographie, une approche naturelle s’imposait. Grace à l’utilisation des fleurs du jardin délicatement placées autour d'un bain de lait crémeux, Fleur se sentait choyée comme une vraie déesse.

Au-delà de son regard déterminé, une force féminine exceptionnelle se libère pour mettre en avant sa sensualité et sa féminité.

L’optimisme nourrit la beauté, enflamme la vie et guérit le doute.

Copyright Tammy Dobson Photography, 2022.  All RIghts Reserved. 

The fete was a traditional account through music and theatrical representations, taking me through a magical voyage of  the many dances and traditions of the Brazilian Carnaval. 

Experience the atmosphere for yourself here : http://www.vimeo.com/390373970

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Tammy Cazaux, Karol Dances for the Moon, 2020. 

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I have just returned from an amazing trip in Patagonia.  Starting from Bariloche, we then went on to El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Natales (in Chile), finishing in Ushuaia - The end of the world ! 

The landscape was just amazing.  Pure Patagonian air gave new life to my groggy polluted blood cells and the intimacy with the nature was invigorating.  

Even though it is summer now in Patagonia, the cooler temperatures were very much appreciated from 10°C to 25°C, a refreshing change from the soaring heat of Rio de Janeiro, where temperatures had reached 40° and more the week before we left!

Stunning views of dramatic mountain peaks rewarded us after the long mountain treks, fun was had with heart racing white water rafting, pure amazement came from the awesome glacier trekking and a truly honoured experience was had whilst walking with the penguins.   

A photographers paradise, you can probably imagine how many photographs I took with my cameras, smart phone and Go Pro!

So you may be wandering; what was my photography set up for this trip ? 

• For the trekking in the mountains, I opted for the lighter weight of my Canon 6D + Canon EF 24-105mm, f/4L 
• White Water Rafting : Go Pro Hero 3+ Black Edition (old but faithful!) mounted on the safety helmet. 
• Wildlife : Canon 7D MK II + Canon EF 70-200mm, f/2,8L IS II.  But also for the wildlife on the penguin island, I decided on a second set up to capture the wider angles of the landscape, so I used my Canon 6D + Canon EF 17-40mm, f/4L

Advice :

• Even though it was summer, the temperatures were still cool enough to make my batteries drain pretty fast ! So keep extra batteries (preferably in your inside coat pocket to keep warm.  
• Think about polarising filters - I left mine behind and regretted it.  The blue shades of the glacier and the beautiful rainbows I experienced would have benefitted more with this filter. 
• Use shooting gloves if you can - the index finger on shooting gloves opens so your finger can press the shutter well - trust me it's not quite the same when wearing wool gloves and I found it played on the focusing. 
• Patagonian weather is notorious for changing ! A rain cover is also a good thing to protect your gear. I always have a small quick-dry towel around the lense too (something I often do when photographing surfers on the beach to reduce sand & salt damage). 
• Finally also look after yourself as well as your gear ! The UV index is pretty strong, the wind is sharp and cold cream and sunscreen are both needed. 
• The advantage of trekking in Patagonia is that there are many fresh water streams.  From these streams you can drink directly from the source - so don't forget your reusable bottle !

Blog post photograph taken with an iPhone 5c. Photo Credit: Joël Cazaux, 2020.