BONNIE JENKINS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Regardless of the subject, my work and life are inspired by nature as this is my happy place.
first here is a bit about my background as a photographer, or feel free to scoot to the next section for some funner random facts about me.
Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast’s Hinterland, I started my photography career in 1999 studying a diploma of photography then going onto complete a bachelor in Photography at Queensland College of Art, with an exchange to Edinburgh College of Art. In 2008 I expanded my visual art practice completing a Masters in Visual Arts at Falmouth University College, Cornwall, UK.
I learnt photography back when it was all analogue, often labouring all day/s over one image in the darkroom, giving me a respect for all aspects of the medium and processes.
A love for nature and music is what initially attracted me to photography. After the loss of my sister, Keren, I came to realize the power of photography in capturing moments, memories and the essence of people and places. Moments that may have faded in my memory are brought back in an instant when I look at photos. This has been reinforced after the birth of my daughter Milli.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
HOME & LOVE.
We brought our dream property in 2018 on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and built our dream home, well Dave (my partner) built it. Its 20-acres of stunning bushland, rainforest, views, creeks and a meadow. Having grown up nearby I used to play on the property as a child and Dave and I have always dreamed of owning it. The house has stunning 180 views overlooking a gully and meadow and is beside a creek, which you can hear trickling away all year round. I find it the most relaxing place to be.
In 2019 we welcomed our first child, Milli, and its true what they say, it really is the best thing, I thought I knew joy but she just brings a whole new level of joy I didn’t know was possible.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
TRAVEL & PASSION.
My favourite countries to visit all start with the letter ‘I’ – Iceland, Ireland and Italy. Italy was the first country I visited at the age of 12 and Ireland & Scotland were the first places I went to as a solo traveller at the age of 20.
I am drawn to green landscapes over dry ones, I prefer cold to hot weather, savoury over sweet and dogs over cats.
I love hiking, exploring, cooking and I am a vegetarian who is addicted to chilli, with Italian food being my favourite.
I’m a massive massive animal lover. I tend to get obsessed with fat animals so some of my favourite animals are Wombats and Hippos.
TO HAVE & TO HOLD.
If you are celebrating a life event in the near future and are interested in capturing it, feel free to contact me.