Multi layered film image explosures taken in 1990.

I've been taking photographs since I was at college in the 90's!  Now, with over 17 years of professional experience I still love the thrill that comes from capturing a truly beautiful image. 

 

​​I studied art and photography at college, and went on to graduate in 1994 from the Nottingham Trent university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art.  My early career started in sales and marketing, where I was fortunate enough to work with some of the UK's leading creative agencies, such as Ogilvy One and Abbort Meads Vickers AMV.

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In 2003 my daughter was born, and everything changed when I decided to swap my corporate career for motherhood. My son followed in 2006 and by 2007 I'd started reconnecting with my photography practise; I swapped a darkroom for my desktop and film for pixels.  By the summer of 2008 I shot my first solo wedding and went on to set up my own wedding and portrait business by the end of that year.

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Working digitally allowed me to experiment with new processing ideas, such as layering images and digital textures together. Drawing on my skills as a fine artist I soon started crafting my own unique digital textures.​​​

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2012 - The Book - Art Beyond the Lens 

My work continued to grow in popularity on social media and caught the eye of American publishers Focal Press. They commissioned me to write a photography 'how-to' book about my background influences, photographic practices and processing methods. Selling since 2012 my book continues to offer, those interested in working with digital textures, a comprehensive understanding of how to craft and apply them in Photoshop.

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​2012 - 2018  An Inspired Workshops 

During these years I ran a series of group workshops and 121 mentoring. Teaching others how to style and photograph their own floral displays. ​

​Whilst today, much of my floral photography is under license with Sundance Graphics (who represent my work commercial).  I still See below a list of clients, companies and magazines I've worked with. If you're interested in licensing please use the contact details below to get in touch.​

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​2010 - 2024   

Supporting, teaching and developing digital resources to help other photographers with thir own creative goals has been at the heart of my business for over 15 years. It all started when I created and launched my first texture collection in 2010. Since then I've launched five Photoshop Actions collections. In 2022 I also ran a year long program of Creative Publications covering, insights studio practise, camera tips, photoshop tutorials and more. ​​​​​​​​

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​​2025

Going back to school to complete my Masters in Fine Art.  See an introductory to my work here.

www.instagram.com/sarahgardenstudio

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