Lorna Yabsley
Lorna is a multi-disciplinary creative and entrepreneur. She has worked at the ‘high end’ of the photographic industry for over thirty five years. Coming into the photographic industry, from a childhood career in television, she learnt her craft in London, working alongside some of Britain’s masters of photography.
In establishing her own studio, she dispelled the tired and staid image of social photography, pioneered the reportage approach in her bridal work and applied her clean, graphic eye to the commercial field… her unique style has been widely emulated.
Now in her late-fifties, she is evolving as a photographer and maker. Still committed to her photographic work, she is revisiting traditional analogue techniques for fine art photography, and in 2023 will introduce her fine art portraiture service using traditional large format cameras.
In 2020, after studying part time, Lorna graduated with a first class honours degree in 3D Design and Contemporary Craft . The style and discipline she developed over many years in the creative industries, feed directly into her work as an emerging artist.
In addition Lorna has published three photographic books and regularly contributes to the photographic press.
She has recently taken on the role of director for Velarde Gallery, a new and exciting commercial art Gallery and Sculpture Garden in South Devon.
She will be based here as resident artist.
LY “I cherish the broad diversity in my work, one feeds the other”
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Televison:
The Onedin Line, 1978, BBC
The Devils Crown, 1978, BBC
My Son, My Son, 1979, BBC
Armchair Thriller, 1980, ITV
Play for Today, 1980, BBC
Tales of the Unexpected, 1980, ITV
The Gentle Touch, 1980, ITV
The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls, 1980, BBC
The Day of the Triffids, 1981, BBC
Theatre:
The Jungle Book, 1984, Adelphi Theatre West End
Film:
Revolution, 1985, Goldcrest Films
Photography:
1982 - 1985 Dark room and assistant to photographer Charlie Waite.
1985 - Formed ‘Landscape Only’ photographic archive in partnership with photographer Charlie Waite.
1991 - Sold the company to the Sunday Times.
1991 - Re-locating to her native Devon and established her studio.
2008 - Lorna expanded her studio and established Bang Wallop a photographic concept store in 2000 square feet of industrial waterside space, housing Studios, Gallery, Shop/cafe and School. As owner and principal photographer of Bang Wallop, she was hand on in the business, shooting and working closely with her team of photographers, creatives, and associates. The gallery and school attracted internationally acclaimed photographic artists for both exhibitions, events and workshops.
2016 - Post cancer embarked on part time degree in 3D design Craft at Plymouth College of Art.
2020 - Graduated BA Hons in 3D Design Craft.
Published Works:
Dream Weddings, David and Charles
The Busy Girls Guide to Digital Photography, David and Charles
The Tate Photography Ideas Book, Octopus Books
Shows and awards:
Winner British Arts Medals Foundation, London
2020 - Future Edit, The Crafts Council, London
2021 - Making It, The Devon Guild Of Craftsmen, Devon
2022 - Make - MAKE South West, Devon
2023 - Graduate Show, Bevere Gallery, Worcestershire
Education:
Bush Davies Ballet School
Elmhurst Ballet School
The London Studio Centre
Dartington College of Art
Plymouth College of Art
Skills Set:
Creative-Photographer-Maker- Author-Designer-Stylist-Entrepreneur-Director-Brand developer-Business strategist-Business development- Marketing-Sales-Project Management- Leader-Problem solver-Youth mentor-Retailer-Curator-Event management-Publishing-Client services
CONTACT
Tel: 07974 764806
West Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3PN
