Harvey Tomlinson, one of our talented BA(Hons) Photographic Practice students, demonstrates the power of perspectives as his stunning photograph of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station is recognised at a national photography award ceremony.
Harvey’s black and white shot of a house eclipsed by the cooling towers of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station towering behind it, won in the architecture category of the British Photography Awards.
The 22-year-old’s image of a protester taken in Nottingham in May this year also earned the people's choice award in the documentary category.
Hailing from Heanor, Harvey, who studies BA (hons) Photographic Practice at Nottingham College, clearly has an eye for capturing the perfect shot. With a keen interest in documentary style photography, he explains:
“I photograph landscapes, insects, protests, architecture and events. I don't seem to be able to settle on just one genre of photography, but landscapes and people are my main interests at the moment.
“I enjoy the challenge of getting an image that I'm happy with and doing my best to take a genuinely compelling photo.”
Harvey first got into photography just 4 years ago, he has quickly gained momentum, often sending his work into the BBC for use online and entering competitions, including the Young Creative Awards where he was shortlisted in the photography category in 2024. Harvey has always found himself “awestruck” by the images displayed by the British Photography Awards after following it for many years, he said:
“Ever since I started taking pictures, I used [the British Photography Awards] as a benchmark for quality. I had always wanted to enter the awards so when it came up this year, I finally decided to go for it.
“I won the overall winner for the architecture category and the People's Choice for the documentary category. I'm really pleased because I’ve worked really hard, and I wasn't expecting to do as well as I did and for two of my images to win.”
Crediting his course at Nottingham College for inspiring him and offering the freedom of exploring a range of photography, Harvey said:
“I enjoy the learner focus when it comes to assignments. It's nice being able to focus on a photographic area that you enjoy with more creative freedom. I would recommend [this course] because it has a lot of opportunities, especially in theatre and performing arts photography.”
Speaking of the future, Harvey hopes to continue his practice and develop his skills further with the aim to go into press photography, he’s even considering studying a masters in photography.
A huge congratulations and well done to Harvey, we know that his hard work and determination will have him shooting for the stars.
