Ingrid Guyon
Fotosynthesis
London, United KingdomI am a creative dynamic documentary photographer and participatory photography practitioner passionate advocate of a better world through photography, promoting visual awareness,social justice, creativity and critical thinking.
For me, visual arts is essential to enable traditions and cultures to stay alive by connecting generations, creating memories, oral histories and archive of images.
Ingrid Guyon was raised in Arles, France and has lived and worked as a photographer and photography facilitator in London for eleven years. Her approach to the photographic medium and to the representations of cultures, news and her career has shifted after her studies in visual anthropology. She became interested in social justice and began to explore connections between participatory research and photographic self-representation, culture and urban landscape.
Work Experience
Carnaval Del Pueblo
Photographer , researcher and curator
Curating the exhibition and working closely with the film maker and oral historian to create a cohérent chronological film to showcase at the Cuming Museum for "Carnaval del Pueblo: The Story" project, showing the history of the Latin American community in London and its influence within the economy, culture and diversity of London.
August 2008
- December 2010
London, United Kingdom
Photovoice
Freelance Photography Consultant
Provided freelance consultancy services in connection with Sights Unseen Sensory Photography with blind and visually impaired people in partnership with Sight of Emotion, OBAC and One Plus One (“the Project”). Project management, report, evaluation.
April 2009
- December 2009
London, United Kingdom
Photosouvenir Punta Cana
Photographer
I work as a freelance photographer doing Photoshoot and weddings for International tourists
Uvero Alto, Dominican Republic
Fotosynthesis
Director
Designing, managing and facilitating photography workshops and projects for the local community including children, families and young people and asylum seekers from different nationalities and background in black and white photography, traditional printing processes, creative photography, creative writing, digital imaging.
• Administration, managing volunteers, networking, marketing, project management, accounting, curating, mentoring.
• Fundraising, business plan, fundraising strategy, partnerships, consultancy.
• Administration, managing volunteers, networking, marketing, project management, accounting, curating, mentoring.
• Fundraising, business plan, fundraising strategy, partnerships, consultancy.
July 2009
- Present
London, United Kingdom
Unicef
Photographer
Visiting and documenting local projects around issues of Health, Education and Sexual exploitation working alongside the corporate fundraiser in Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, San Juan de la Maguana.
September 2012
- September 2012
Dominican Republic
Fotosynthesis
Director and Project Manager/Photography Creative Practitioner
Present
London, United Kingdom
Education
London College Of Communication
Graduate Diploma in Professional Photography Practice
September 2004
- June 2006
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College
Social anthropology Diploma
September 2004
- July 2006
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English (Fluent),
Spanish (Fluent),
French (Native),
Italian (Conversational),
Awards
Skills
Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Alternative Photography Processes,
Darkroom Printing ,
Photo Manipulation,
Printing On Recycling Materials,
Studio Lighting ,
Exhibition and publications
PUBLICATIONS:
2010: SENSORY PHOTOGRAPHY METHODOLOGY:
www.photovoice.org/html/methodology4sp
This resource is based upon the expertise and experience of Mexican NGO Ojos que Sienten A.C / Sight of Emotion and UK-based international Charity PhotoVoice, with specific reference to two projects, Beyond Sight and Sights Unseen, run in partnership between the two organisations.
2006-2007:
ESPACINSULAR: INDEPENDENT NEWS ONLINE FROM WITHIN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. www.espacinsular.org
2006: POLITICA SOCIAL EN REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 1930-2007: INCLUSION O ASISTENCIALISMO? Rosa Canete Alonso and Olaya .O Dotel . Published by the Centre of Social Studies Padre Juan Montalvo in Santo Domingo.
2006 : LISTIN DIARIO: 1st October edition,Front Page of the National newspaper in Dominican Republic . Story of shipwreck of immigrants trying to reach Puerto Rico illegally.
2006 : FOR A CHANGE MAGAZINE, UK:
" Hope for the Children of Palmarejo". Haitian bateyes in the Dominican Republic.
http://www.forachange.net/browse/2145.html
" Adopt a Village"
http://forachange.net/browse/2143.html
2005: FOR A CHANGE MAGAZINE
“Nomads Find a Home in the Arts
" http://www.forachange.net/browse/article/2081.html
2004-2005:
EXPRESSNEWS, Latin American Newspaper in London. Freelance photographer and journalist
SOLO SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2007 “5000 miles around the wall, from Marrakech to Tindouf, Western Sahara”. Rich Mix, Sandblast Festival of Western Sahara, London.
2005-06 “Dominican Children”, Community Centre, London, UK
- “Women’s Nudes”, St Mark‘s Church, Women International Women’s Day, Oval, London.
- “The Education System in the Dominican Republic », Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles, France
- “In the Bateyes”, Vauxhall Community Centre, London, UK Culturarte, Dominican Art Center, New York, NY Times Square Theater, New York, NY with NYIHA, advocacy news on political engagement of diaspora in New York City. http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/08/74937.html
- “IRMO Insights”, Vauxhall Community Centre, London, UK
GROUP SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2013:
- Urban Photo Fest ,in conversation with Julio Etchart, Chile after the dictature of Pinochet, Goldsmith University , London
- Moose and the Loose Festival, London Universoty of the Arts, London
- Art 13, Olympia , London
- Maratona Fotografica, Brixton East, London.
- “ Lilian Baylis Old School versus redevelopment” , Iniva Education Space, Rivington Place, London.
2012:
- Urban Photo Fest , Participation and Photography Projection
- Human Right Watch Photo Competiton Shortlisted, Ritzy Cinema, London
2010:
- Windows on India”: Joint exhibition with Jyoti Graziano, Gallery 45 with 198 Contemporary Arts, Brixton Village, London,
2009 : – “Carnaval del Pueblo, the Story”, Cuming Museum, 2009-2010, London.
2007: – “Saharawis Marathon 2007”, Tindouf, Algeria. Sandblast Festival, Rich Mix, London.
– “5000 miles around the wall from Marrakech to Tindouf, Western Sahara”. Refugee in Films, Refugee Week, Yvonne Carr Community Center,London.
2006 – “Floating bodies”, Nude in Yoga experimental black and white Hand printed. End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts, UK.
2005 “Education System in the DR”, End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts, UK.
- “Haitian Children”: Portraits, Hackney Museum Summer Salon, London,
2004 “Graphic”, Maison des Associations, Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles, France.
- “Beyond the Resorts”, End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts.
2010: SENSORY PHOTOGRAPHY METHODOLOGY:
www.photovoice.org/html/methodology4sp
This resource is based upon the expertise and experience of Mexican NGO Ojos que Sienten A.C / Sight of Emotion and UK-based international Charity PhotoVoice, with specific reference to two projects, Beyond Sight and Sights Unseen, run in partnership between the two organisations.
2006-2007:
ESPACINSULAR: INDEPENDENT NEWS ONLINE FROM WITHIN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. www.espacinsular.org
2006: POLITICA SOCIAL EN REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 1930-2007: INCLUSION O ASISTENCIALISMO? Rosa Canete Alonso and Olaya .O Dotel . Published by the Centre of Social Studies Padre Juan Montalvo in Santo Domingo.
2006 : LISTIN DIARIO: 1st October edition,Front Page of the National newspaper in Dominican Republic . Story of shipwreck of immigrants trying to reach Puerto Rico illegally.
2006 : FOR A CHANGE MAGAZINE, UK:
" Hope for the Children of Palmarejo". Haitian bateyes in the Dominican Republic.
http://www.forachange.net/browse/2145.html
" Adopt a Village"
http://forachange.net/browse/2143.html
2005: FOR A CHANGE MAGAZINE
“Nomads Find a Home in the Arts
" http://www.forachange.net/browse/article/2081.html
2004-2005:
EXPRESSNEWS, Latin American Newspaper in London. Freelance photographer and journalist
SOLO SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2007 “5000 miles around the wall, from Marrakech to Tindouf, Western Sahara”. Rich Mix, Sandblast Festival of Western Sahara, London.
2005-06 “Dominican Children”, Community Centre, London, UK
- “Women’s Nudes”, St Mark‘s Church, Women International Women’s Day, Oval, London.
- “The Education System in the Dominican Republic », Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles, France
- “In the Bateyes”, Vauxhall Community Centre, London, UK Culturarte, Dominican Art Center, New York, NY Times Square Theater, New York, NY with NYIHA, advocacy news on political engagement of diaspora in New York City. http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/08/74937.html
- “IRMO Insights”, Vauxhall Community Centre, London, UK
GROUP SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2013:
- Urban Photo Fest ,in conversation with Julio Etchart, Chile after the dictature of Pinochet, Goldsmith University , London
- Moose and the Loose Festival, London Universoty of the Arts, London
- Art 13, Olympia , London
- Maratona Fotografica, Brixton East, London.
- “ Lilian Baylis Old School versus redevelopment” , Iniva Education Space, Rivington Place, London.
2012:
- Urban Photo Fest , Participation and Photography Projection
- Human Right Watch Photo Competiton Shortlisted, Ritzy Cinema, London
2010:
- Windows on India”: Joint exhibition with Jyoti Graziano, Gallery 45 with 198 Contemporary Arts, Brixton Village, London,
2009 : – “Carnaval del Pueblo, the Story”, Cuming Museum, 2009-2010, London.
2007: – “Saharawis Marathon 2007”, Tindouf, Algeria. Sandblast Festival, Rich Mix, London.
– “5000 miles around the wall from Marrakech to Tindouf, Western Sahara”. Refugee in Films, Refugee Week, Yvonne Carr Community Center,London.
2006 – “Floating bodies”, Nude in Yoga experimental black and white Hand printed. End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts, UK.
2005 “Education System in the DR”, End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts, UK.
- “Haitian Children”: Portraits, Hackney Museum Summer Salon, London,
2004 “Graphic”, Maison des Associations, Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie, Arles, France.
- “Beyond the Resorts”, End of the Year Final Exhibition, London University of the Arts.