Heidi’s creative interpretations of each challenge are a delight to watch. With over 5 years in 52Frames, Heidi’s photos are just bursting with her skill and talent. From quirky portraits to stunning Photoshop edits, Heidi’s originality and storytelling ability are unmatched. This week marks Heidi’s 261st frame!
-Yosef
Name: Heidi Mulrain
Current All-Time Streak: 22
Joined 52Frames: February 2018
Your “walk-around” gear right now:
Canon 70D / 6D Mark II and 50mm 1.4
The place you call home:
Birmingham, England
Your life in 30 words or less
I’m a busy body ADHD’er who loves when my hands are being creative. I prefer spending time with family and friends than being tied to a screen (including a camera screen).
Can you share 2 images, one from your past, and one more recent, that shows your evolution as a photographer?
What has been your favorite style of shooting lately?
Creative portraits is my ‘favourite’ style. That is to say – I love portraits and having the freedom to edit them creatively.
What was the first photo you ever submitted to 52Frames?
How did you find out about 52Frames?
I was on a long train journey and was reading a camera magazine that I’d bought at the train station. I was hoping to get some camera tips to make my photography better and I came across an article about something called 52frames so I looked it up!
What submission are you most proud of and why?
I’m proud of many of my photos and this is an old photo but I’d say that this was perhaps the first 52frame photograph that I was proud of. It was my 9th ever submission and first ever self-portrait. I took learning about photography for the challenge theme so seriously that I spent ages researching about my flashgun and how to achieve this look in camera. In capturing this shot, I got my head around lighting, shutter speed and that fact that I didn’t need photoshop to create a beautiful photograph. I realised that I had stumbled on something great with 52frames and this creative style of photography was something I wanted to do more of.
One tip you’d like to share?
My one tip is to try and remember that 52frames is your own journey and that’s really the only thing that matters.
Make mistakes with your photography… take risks with your editing… forgive those embarrassing last minute submissions because life was busy and you chose to live it rather than capture it. Every once in a while, you’ll capture a gem of a photo that will land so perfectly on your heart that it will remind you of why you started this journey and why you continue.
Why is 52Frames meaningful to you?
52frames is meaningful because the community is so much more than just photography. Through the weekly challenges, I’ve discovered new places in my city, spoken to strangers, made new friends, learnt about and been more aware of different cultures, religions and social and political issues, walked a little bit slower at times to take in my surrounding and most importantly – specifically looked to give positive feedback in my daily life when others have just highlighted negatives. All of these are by-products of my 52frames involvement. Who knew buying that camera magazine at the train station would have been so life changing!?
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“ Every once in a while, you’ll capture a gem of a photo that will land so perfectly on your heart that it will remind you of why you started this journey and why you continue.”
i LOVE this turn of phrase Heidi 😊 and i couldn’t agree more … i’m always grateful (*and* sometimes surprised) when those images come along 🥰
Thanks Anna. I realise I won’t take a good photo if I never take photos so I trust this 52frames process and Yosef’s vision for our creativity.
Heidi, I’m so inspired by your photos. I admire your creativity, storytelling and skill. I feel lucky that I get to see your images and learn more about you and your art.
Thank you so much for your support Cristina 🥰
You never fail to inspire me, Heidi!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey. <3
Thank you Adele 💕
I’ve been following you on 52F for a long time now…your creativity is fun, quirky, stunning and inspiring!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words Kathryn.
Heidi, you’ve been an inspiration and source of awe. I so admire your originality, sense of humor and technical skill. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Anne 🤗
Heidi, thanks for sharing your 52 Frames journey. Your photographs are simply stunning. ☺️
Thank you Carie 🥰
Heidi you inspire me all the time. I am a huge fan. Thank you for sharing your amazing work with all of us!
Thank you Heidi 🥰
Heidi, I look forward to your posts as they are always creative and intriguing. Continue to grow as a photographer so that we can always enjoy your work!
That’s so kind of you. Thank you Louise 😁
Love your work Heidi 🏆
Thank you Ben 😊
Hello Heidi, I’ve been following you for a while so now I’m chuffed that I knew you’re a genius before being officially recognised. 😂
But seriously I’ve been around photography for a very long time and I think your creativity, out of the box thinking, story telling and editing skills complete the perfect picture.
You obviously enjoy what you’re doing and it shows, and that’s the best way to see and create what others will enjoy.
Keep on keeping on. Love ’em. 👌
Thank you so much Adrian. This is such a lovely comment, I’m truly humbled 🙏🏽
This is lovely Heidi. Congratulations. Keep it up!
Thank you so much Jesse 😊
Heidi, what an amazing collection of photos! You are so creative and really think outside the box in meeting the challenges. Fabulous images!
Thank you so much Amelia 😊
Hey Heidi, I sooo love your photography and reading about you and your 52Frames and life journey! Your sense of humour, technical skill and your unique and very creative outlook on life shows through in all your images! I’ve followed you for years and you never fail to inspire with your photography, but also with your kind gracious and honest interactions! So glad that you picked up that Camera magazine on that train journey!
Thank you so much Lesley. This is such a lovely message. I’m very much learning through 52frames so I’m so grateful for you following me 🥰
I look forward to seeing your photos every week, I love your quirkiness and originality – thanks!!