Ep 110 - My Beautiful Scotland: Shona Perkins' Artistic ICM Exploration of Scottish Landscapes

Shona Perkins is a Scottish seascape and ICM photographer, and the driving force behind My Beautiful Scotland.

Shona's distinct style draws inspiration from contemporary art and abstract minimalism, a passion that has flourished in her deliberate exploration of intentional camera movement (ICM) over the past years. Her expertise in this technique earned her recognition and a regular spot in the esteemed ICM Photography Magazine.

While primarily self-taught, Shona enriched her knowledge by enrolling with the British Academy of Photography, mastering the intricacies of digital photography fundamentals. Despite the apparent artistic freedom in ICM photography, Shona's work embodies a meticulous and disciplined approach, ensuring optimal results in-camera.

Known for infusing a sense of serenity into her images, Shona effortlessly captures solitude, tranquility, and an ethereal beauty, all while preserving her signature style. In 2018, Shona established My Beautiful Scotland, a platform that showcases her stunning portfolio and unequivocally underscores why Scotland's landscapes have earned global acclaim.

In this episode, we delve into Shona's artistic journey, exploring her distinctive technique, deliberate approach, and her captivating ability to encapsulate the mesmerizing beauty of Scotland's landscapes through the lens of My Beautiful Scotland.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Shona's work here: 

Website: https://mybeautifulscotland.com/about

Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_beautiful_scotland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shona.watson.9?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ShonaPerkins77?t=VizuX0dnHwOxsQ2R_s_aaQ&s=09

Vero: https://vero.co/my_beautiful_scotland

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Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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