Chantal Storrs-Barbor
Name: Chantal Storrs-Barbor
Camera: Canon EOS R6 MK II and Nikon D750
Favourite type of photography: Fashion
Location: Camberley, Surrey, UK
Website: www.chantalstorrsbarbor.com
How did you get into photography?
I used to be a model agent and I was inspired by the photographers I worked with.
Do you have any photographic qualifications or accolades?
ABIPP and I’m a speaker at the Society of Photographers.
What's the first photograph you remember seeing or shooting?
A portrait, it's always people for me.
What do you love about photography?
I love the connection it brings and I adore light.
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What do you wish you'd learned about photography earlier?
To take risks.
Where is your favourite place for photography?
The studio is safe and cosy, but out on location is fun and challenging.
Do you have a favourite photographic technique?
I love to play with light, particularly experimenting with prisms.
Can you briefly outline your approach to image processing?
I try to keep it simple, capturing as much in-camera as possible. I use Lightroom to organise my images, then Photoshop, followed by Evoto for subtle skin work if needed.
What's your favourite lens?
Currently, my EF 85mm F/1.8.
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Do you have a favourite accessory?
My bag of prisms.
Have you found the perfect camera bag yet?
No, I’m always looking for it.
Which photographers have influenced or inspired you, and how or why?
My current fave is Lindsay Adler for her flawless use of colour and her constant creativity. Melissa Rodwell for her timeless fashion imagery.
Please recommend 2 or 3 female photographers to follow on Instagram.
Lindsay Adler @lindsayadler_photo, Melissa Rodwell @melissarodwell and Kara Marie Trombetta @karamariestudios
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Is there a camera, lens or accessory that you don't have yet but you'd like to buy at some point?
I'd love to get the Canon RF 85mm 1.2L as, at the moment, I'm still using my old EF 85mm with an adapter. I'm saving hard!
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Is there a genre of photography that you love but that you haven't tried yet?
Street photography.
What's your proudest photographic moment?
When a client told me she finally saw herself the way her partner did, with self-love. Working with women is a real gift.
If you could have one superpower that could help you with photography, what would it be?
I’d like to be able to see in the dark, it would help with my light painting sessions!
Your favourite baked goods are?
All of them!
Tell us a little about yourself.
Hello, my name is Chantal and I’ve been a photographer for more than 18 years. I developed a passion for portrait and fashion photography from my time as a model agent in London. It drew me in from the start, and my passion and interest has only grown since. I’m incredibly fortunate to have a supportive family who have helped me build my own studio at the bottom of our garden. From there, I’ve had the opportunity to create for a diverse range of clients, including musicians, magicians, models and everyday women. I love to learn, experiment and create, and while I don’t always get it right, those moments often lead to my most interesting work.
