Selected by Photo Vogue. A women leans into large boulders in Joshua Tree National Park. In the style of a figure study you see most of her body, which feels at home in nature. Strong and grounded. Ripples and lines a normal part of the topography
A double exposure photograph of a waterfall that creates the shape of a cross in the centre of the frame. Photographed on black and white film with a toy camera the image has strong grain and ethereal feeling.
A black and white multiple exposure portrait of a women standing in the great salt lake. She looks forward and behind her. Photographed on film.
Polaroid portrait of a women with her arms above her head, eyes closed. The background is blues and golds with speckles that look like stars. The emulsion of the of the polaroid has been lifter creating a uneven edges and a very tactile texture.
A close-up portrait of a women looking directly into the camera. Originally taken for Dote Magazine's body positivity issue.
The shape of the cliffs in this photo have always reminded me of the shape of an eye. The waterfall, her tears rushing down with tremendous force. Heavy and healing, the beginning of a new cycle. Photographed on color film with a Holga.
Photograph of a women with her arms above her head and flowing light pink skirt floating with her eye closed in a mountain stream. Frigid and turbulent waters. Power, presenting as peace. Black and light. Duality.

Featured Work

PORTRAITS

HOLGA

FILM SOUP

POLAROIDS

A Little About Me

Black and White Polaroid portrait of Karmen with her fingers interlaced and held above her chest. Her hair is pulled up and she looks to right. Photo taken by Cami Turpin, known as Blue Hill Images.

polaroid by Cami Turpin

I use traditional and experimental film processes, as well as digital photography to create portraits of women and explore the way we connect with the world. My work is a continuous journey of healing and discovery, that draws many parallels between femininity and nature.