If you've had the good sense to visit
any of the #ProjectScouted events or photoshoots so far, chances are you've
seen this pretty young lady with her camera earnestly but casually taking pics
behind-the-scenes. Nilufer Yucel started off as a scout in the Project and
although unfortunately none of the girls she had scouted have made it thus far,
she is now the guest judge of #PhaseThree and will play a pivotal role in
choosing the lucky ladies who will go on to be a part of the Shoelaced Clothingby Ryan Francis fashion show at the SMG Rocks Mini Showroom on 15 June for
#PhaseFour of the Project. We got to know the girl behind the camera.
Lee Folkard Photography:
Who is Nilufer Yucel?
Nilufer: When people ask me
what my name is, they always end up saying "That's a strange name, where
does it come from?" Well, I'm actually Turkish. I'm a first year student
studying for a Higher Certificate in Business. I have studied Photography
part-time and will probably lean towards a Degree in something design-related.
I love my photography because one of the advantages are meeting and interacting
with new people. I also love helping others out, I always care for other people
before I do for myself. I also love travelling and hope to see many more
places. I have this never-ending bucket list of things to do and places to go.
LFP: How did you hear
about Lee Folkard Photography and how did you become a scout in #ProjectScouted?
Nilufer: Last year, Lee was a
guest judge at one of my school functions. So like any other person would, I
checked out his Facebook photography page and I started following his work. He
also gave me a lot of great advice and motivated me to better my photography. I
knew that I wanted to work with him at some point so when I got the opportunity
to do so in the Project I jumped at it.
LFP: How do you feel
about now being a guest judge in #PhaseThree?
Nilufer: I feel so honoured
and excited to be a guest judge for the Project. It's also a great feeling for
me to be exposed to this new aspect of having to look at the images in a
different way. In terms of experience, it's also great because it will teach me
to think more objectively.
LFP: What has been the
most enjoyable aspect of the Project so far?
Nilufer: I think the best
part for me would be meeting new people. I have made friends with many of the
models as well as the other photographers involved. I really enjoy taking some
of the behind-the-scenes images for #ProjectScouted too and am looking forward
to the upcoming phases, especially the fashion show!
LFP: You were a part of
Project Trinity in 2013. Are you still interested in modelling? How did you
become involved in modelling and how did that evolve to photography now?
Nilufer: I found out about
Project Trinity via Facebook. My friend and I decided to enter not knowing that
we would actually make the Top 15. This was the first time I had been involved
in modelling. It made me much more confident as a person and I would love to do
something like it again. It was nice to be the person in front of the camera
for a change too! I was actually involved in photography as a hobby before I
entered Project Trinity and had done a few photoshoots of my own, so that
Project helped me quite a bit when it was my turn in the spotlight. It was
after Project Trinity that I became more interested in my photography and have
decided to become more serious about it.
LFP: How are you going to
be approaching the judging? Is there anything that you will be looking for
specifically in the girls' photographs?
Nilufer: I believe that its
not only about appearance. The girls have to be confident and one should be
able to see their personalities come through in the images. They shouldn't look
bored; I need to see that they're serious about what they're doing but are
still enjoying themselves at the same time. I want to see emotion - lots of it!
LFP: If you were stuck in
any television show, which would it be?
Nilufer: The first show that
pops into my mind is Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Its so great to see people who work
together get along so well (even though there might be a prank or two
involved). I am really passionate about what I do but I like to have a good
time while doing it - just like the people in the show do.
As
we head towards a major phase in the Project with the fashion extravaganza less
than a week away, Nilufer along with the other regular judges Lee Folkard,
Jerome Stoffels and Samantha Duckworth, all have their work cut out for them in
choosing the 25 ladies that will go through. So watch this space.
See more images and work by Nilufer at: Nilufer Yucel Photography
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