Epi 63. Gemma Sains - I have 300 cameras in my loft!
About this episode
Ross Grieve interviews multi-award winning portrait photographer Gemma Sains about her creative journey and unique photographic techniques.
In this episode Ross speaks to Gemma Sains. Gemma Sains is a multi-award winning portrait photographer in London and Essex. Gemma had boundless creativity and energy. She loves to see life in a slightly alternative way and capture portraits of you and your family that truly reflects the fun of everyday life! Gemma is well known for portraits of performers and drag artists in a unique way to help you to stand out from the crowd. Whether you want bright colours or meaningful storytelling portraiture, Gemma can curate an image to reflect the real you. Think macro photography is just tiny bugs and blurry close-ups? Think again. Gemma Sains, a photographic chameleon, reveals how she went from newborn shots to bug-sized masterpieces and even tabletop portraits with a dash of AI magic. Her journey? It’s a wild ride through genres, patience tests, and clever tricks—like stacking 8,000 images or turning insects into bug-actors in a "bug's life" panel that would make Pixar proud.You'll discover: how to shoot a panel of insects in roles ranging from chefs to pole dancers, the crazy patience needed for macro stacking (think hundreds of images with precision), and why experimenting…
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