PORTRAITS
Photographing people has been a large part of Amanda’s practice for years. As well as photographing people for personal projects, Amanda offers clients authentic, thoughtful images by commission. She often collaborates with charities and third-sector organisations. Much of this work involves documenting the lives of vulnerable communities, where her ability to create sensitive, human-centered imagery is essential. A recent commission inquiry from Homeless Charity, Whytham Hall put it best:
“…So we’re looking for someone really special, who can be empathetic and win trust. When I explained all of this to Tony, he said, ‘I know just the person.’ You…”
Amanda has held two solo exhibitions of portrait photography, Downtime and Getting to Know You. Both projects represented the uniqueness of the individuals photographed, with an emphasis on their passions.
I photographed Bob and Billy Boy as part of a photo-a-day challenge. This powerful portrait was taken in Bob's second-hand Office Furniture store in Tottenham.
This photograph was taken on a visit to the studio of Mosaic artist Sarah Stanley. Amanda combined taking pictures of, and for Sarah with giving her some photography tuition, so that Sarah is more confident photographing her own work.
A real-life Dr. Dolittle. This is my great-uncle Dennis and his pet sheep Fluffy! Photographed on location in Wiltshire.
This image is an outtake from my personal project, Downtime which explored the differences between people's professional lives and their hobbies.
The indistinguishable Howard Marks, highlighting his rugged looks with a monochrome image. Taken backstage whilst touring "An Audience with Mr Nice".
This photograph was taken by Amanda Eatwell to accompany a written article for fLIP magazine, looking at the role of someone working in a prestigious gallery. Clare Grafik leans casually against a gallery wall.
Amanda was commissioned to photograph some portraits for a humanist celebrant. The images needed to portray the client as approachable, and friendly, but professional at the same time. Understanding a client’s brief is an important part of being a professional photographer.
Amanda photographed Josie as part of a commission for Optegra Eye Health. This lady was remarkable, aged 84 and recently undergone cataract treatment to enable her to continue a full life including ballet practice and continuing her art practice.
I was commissioned to provide relaxed photographs of some of Metropolitan's residents who benefit from their care and support services.
This photograph forms part of a PR campaign which will be accompanied by ‘words of wisdom’ about life from some of the residents from the client, who is the UK’s largest residential care provider.
This image forms part of a collection that was shot by Amanda for her client who runs a Residential Home for people who have been homeless, and are progressing to independent living.
Amanda Eatwell was commissioned to take a series of photographs for this man for both his personal and professional use. This resulted in multiple changes of clothing and a very pleasing set of images.
This portrait of a teenage girl dreamily gazing out of shot was taken for fun. Every photographer needs to play around!
I took this shot as Joe Wilkinson ran through his ideas backstage. I've met him a few times and he is a very funny man!