Kate Bell
Photography Technician
I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan in 2007 with a First Degree Hons in BA Photography. During my degree, and over the next 8 year period I worked as a photographic assistant and freelance photographer and producer in Manchester. I was supported by The Cornerhouse Art Gallery as a 'Young Artist', who sold and exhibited my work.
I helped to establish and also worked as an art director for Envirolution Festival, a one day free environmental festival based in Central Manchester, facilitating workshops at other festivals and events, with a group of volunteers throughout the year. I set up and ran a small photo booth at festivals and events and worked as a facilitator running art workshops for different community groups throughout my time in Manchester. In 2008 I started working at Bolton University as a Photography and AV Technician, progressing on to a senior technician position. I worked there until starting my role at Falmouth University, moving to Cornwall in 2014. To begin with the role was part-time and I worked as a support worker for adults with additional needs on a farm, and site managed a local festival until the role became full time in 2018.
Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BA(Hons) Photography | |
| 2003 | Foundation in Photography |
Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
I am currently working on research to do with natural dyes and toners and sustainable print making.
I deliver workshops and inductions in Lenses, Film Processing, Darkroom basic and advanced, Camera Inductions, Microscopy, Alternative Photography Processes, Scanning, and Health and Safety.
I occasionally work in our Photo Lab and technically assist on trips and modules. I compile health and safety documents and procedures, specialising in writing Risk Assessments, Photographing Animals, CoSHH and unusual printing methods within analogue photography.
Teaching
Courses taught
- Photography (BA)Hons
- Press and Editorial Photography (BA)Hons
- Marine and Natural History Photography (BA)Hons
- Fashion Photography (BA)Hons
- Photography MA
Professional Engagement
Independent professional practice
I continue to work on my own practise. Currently working on a mixed media project studying Cornish Hedgerows, the body of work includes microscopy and pinhole imagery, along with working with natural toners and medicinal foraged recipes.
