Dorset based Portrait and Commercial photographer Anna Klesse located in Poole has won the prestigious title ‘Fashion Photographer of the Year, South West region.
The accolade was awarded yesterday (1st June 2020) by the internationally recognised Master Photographers Association (MPA).
Regional Awards by MPA are awarded annually to celebrate the skills, craft, experience and technical abilities of photographers nationally. At the same time as gaining the title of Fashion Photographer of the Year, Anna received another six awards: 3 merits and 1 finalist in Fine Art and 2 merits in Portrait category.
‘I am hugely grateful to the judges for appreciating my hard word with my clients, as all works were commissioned projects. My new title also proves that fashion is not about being skinny, and being a model, as images that scored so highly in this category were commercial images created for my business clients using ‘normal people’ not agency models. It proves also that anyone can look striking. It is about concept, light and professional execution’ – says Anna Klesse.
Commenting on Anna’s images Su Kaye, President of the MPA said: ‘They are a great selection of works, they have high impact, good technique, interesting design and artistic flare. They are thought provoking and original. ’
‘This award recognises that apart from capturing great commercial images and portraiture, I am also a creative and conceptual fashion photographer, which is really satisfying. I would like to thank all my clients for trusting me with their images and businesses. There is nothing more satisfying than a proud client leaving my studio with prints in their hands and a huge smile on their face. I relocated my studio from London to Poole three years ago and apart from beautiful scenery and a lovely lifestyle I am blessed with amazing local businesses to work with. There is nothing else I could ask for.’ – says Anna.