About

Wendy is a Melbourne(Aus) based photographer who was formally trained in architecture, before completing a postgraduate degree in photography at London College of Communication. She grew up in Singapore but has spent over seventeen years in Australia and London. 

She is particularly interested in the social issues that affect women and uses photography as a medium to explore these issues. Her works have been exhibited in London galleries and published on Dazed and Confused, CAF Creative Artists Foundation, The Architects' Journal.

Wendy is well versed in lighting and has a good eye for detail. She has assisted architectural/ interior photographers and photographic/ visual artists in London and has worked independently with creative agencies, architects, interior designers as well as independent brands, artists and designers.

Wendy currently divides her time between commissioned and personal work. 

 

Selected Group Exhibitions: 

2016

Girl Town (Celebrating the female culture in the 21st Century), London Photomonth, St Margaret's House (upcoming in Oct '16)

Beyond the Camera, Pingyao International Photography Festival, China

Noise Singapore Festival exhibition, Capitol Piazza Outdoor Plaza, Singapore

ShutterHub Open, Stir Cambridge

Oliver, Shoreditch London

Art Rooms, Mélia White House, London

2015

London Independent Photography 27th Annual Photography Exhibition, Embassy Tea Gallery, London

Portrait Salon, Embassy Tea Gallery, London

Creative Debuts x The Black & White Building Showcase X, London

Camera Work exhibition, Leyden Gallery, London.

Postgraduate Show Two: School of Media, Lower Street Gallery, London College of Communication, London.

 

Published:

Dazed and Confused Lightbox feature

CAF Creative Artists Foundation

Kolga Tbilisi Photo 2014 Catalogue

The Architects' Journal Vol. 234

Plusixfive: A Singaporean Supperclub Cookbook (Epigram Books) 

 

Achievements:

2015 Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition 158                     - Shortlisted

2014  Kolga Award - “A Cold Wintry Day”                                                             - Shortlisted in "One Shot" Category

2014  Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year                                                 - Commended in "Food for Sale" Category

2011  Architect's Journal London Open House photography competition         - Winner "Architectural Details" Category

 

Workshops:

2014   Singapore International Photography Festival - Magnum workshop with Jonas Bendiksen

2014   Ideastap Inspires Magnum Professional Practice Workshop, Birmingham

2010   Centre for Contemporary Photography  -   Introduction to Digital Photography & The Digital Negative

Wendy is based in Melbourne currently and available for assignments, both local and overseas.

For any enquiries, please contact: photos@wendyleewarne.com