PHOTOGRAPHER - LONDON - UK
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With a deeply observational approach, she captures the essence of what it means to be human - whether through direct portraiture or the environments that people shape.
Alongside her personal projects, Amanda takes on commissioned work, primarily collaborating with charities and third-sector organisations. Much of this work involves documenting the lives of vulnerable communities, where her ability to create sensitive, human-centred imagery is essential.
Amanda also works with artists and art schools. She provides a variety of services, from archiving artwork to artist portraits and private views. She has been working closely with emerging artist Charly Helyar over the past two years, documenting Charly’s works and events as her career progresses. She has recently expanded her services for artists, and created a great offer, which you can find out all about on this page.
Close-up portrait photo of a tattooed man in black and white. He stands with bare shoulders and his hands raised and rested on his head.
This image forms part of an exhibition called Getting To Know You, which highlighted artists based at Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead, a multi-use space facilitated by Bow Arts.
Gary Drostle is a Master Mosaic Artist and juggles tangerines in front of a very tall mosaic column he created, whilst working with the local community. The artwork commemorates a Tangerine Tree planted many years ago in this area.
Amanda Eatwell took her camera along to a friend’s garden party, knowing the company would be good and that she could probably capture some natural portraits. One of which is this lovely cheerful portrait of an older Indian lady who still has amazing hair!
Amanda documents artists works and studio spaces. She met artist, Sam Dodson by chance whilst on commission for Sarah Stanley Mosaics: Sarah introduced them to each other!
This image forms part of an exhibition called Getting To Know You, which highlights twelve of the artists based at Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead, which is facilitated by Bow Arts. Chloe works with fabrics and words to help understand the world in which she lives.
A stylised shot of a man stood on a bowling green, which formed part of the Downtime project: this opened a dialogue about the differences between what people do for work and in their spare time
A Gurkha army veteran stands proudly in the garden of his living accommodation. He is wearing dark glasses and has a cane with a ball at the end to help guide his steps.
For my long-term project 4 x 4 x 4 I have only stayed overnight in one of the sixteen locations visited, and it was here in a small Essex village that I did. The morning after my stay in an Air bnb I went to this Diner for breakfast, and to take in the local vibe, and the hope of learning more about Great Wakering. It didn't disappoint. I had already learned a little of June & Gordon, as he had been spotted on his way to buy the newspaper, as I learned was customary before joining his wife for a refreshment.
This photograph of a horse foraging for food in a frosty field was created in Thamesmead southeast London. This area is a rich mix of green space and concrete structures. It's an area undergoing serious redevelopment. The original hope to make Thamesmead 'a town of the future' in the 1960's was never realised.
In this photograph by Amanda Eatwell she has framed a narrow view through a housing estate. In the foreground is a low concrete mantel with the words Housing Rebellion etched into it. In the distance there is an old man waking with his dog leading the way.
An Oil painting on canvas hangs on the wall in a bright room that has an armchair and standing lamp, giving the impression of a Living Room
This photograph was taken as part of a commission from MHA Care Homes, and instructed by Amazon PR. The participants were asked to share their words of wisdom for a younger generation.
A portrait of a heavily tattooed couple at home building lego. This is from Amanda Eatwell's Downtime project which questioned the stereotypes often associated with our paid our jobs, compared to how we are perceived via our hobbies.
This image forms part of my project Getting To Know You, which was exhibited at The Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead, a multi-studio space facilitated by Bow Arts. The exhibition coincided with Open House, which is an event that allows the public into interesting architectural spaces that are not always accessible. Lakeside is a Brutalist Build, created in the 1960's as part of an ambitious project to create a 'new town' in Thamesmead. JD Swann always appears courtesy of artist, Calum F Kerr.
A woman with an orange cardigan stands in her living room which is full of memorabilia from the Armed Forces. She is an army widow.
This portrait is an outtake from Amanda Eatwell's Downtime project, which showcased people’s hobbies. It was exhibited as part of PhotoMonth EastLondon.
I had noticed this caravan at the roadside several times, and found the scene humorous and incongruous. One evening just before Christmas I had time to take a Hasselblad and Tripod out to capture the scene. Stood on the large grassy roundabout I made this image.