Sarah Morton
Studying the art of black and white photography at Glasgow School of Art opened my eyes to the possibilities of pushing inherently representational photography towards the abstract and turn the familiar into something unexpected. Since moving to digital I am discovering that the developing processes I like best are a continuation of the ones I learnt in the darkroom.
My aim as a photographer is to be inspired by my locations, to interpret and filter the image through very simple editing and ultimately to create an image that catches the viewer and resonates with them.
We are tucked down at the bottom end of Kintyre between Campbeltown and Southend. Access is by single track road. You can either come straight to the studio or go via Muneroy tearooms for award winning cake from Frances Hill. If you’re coming straight to the studio take the sign to Dalsmeran 7 at the top of the hill about two miles out of Stewarton.
Drive for three miles through farmland and forestry until you reach the top of the glen. When you look down the hill you’ll see a white farm house with a bright red-roofed barn. That’s us. Park where you can making sure you don’t block the road. Please note. We live very remotely. Access to the studio is over a footbridge and up steps to a gravel path. Therefore it is not suitable for anyone with mobility concerns or wheelchair users. We also have a dog, and Sid and Nancy, free ranging geese…