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University graduate gains a fellowship


Contemporary photographer reaps his rewards


Hamish Scott-Brown has recently completed his postgraduate studies in photography and received his award at the graduation ceremony in Carlisle Cathedral on Tuesday 23 November. But this was only the latest in a string of achievements and accolades for this outstanding contemporary photographer.


In September Hamish was made a Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers—a remarkable feat for a recent graduate—and he has also become an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. In December, one of his images will be gracing the cover of the prestigious i-on magazine and he will be appearing on The New Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman.


“ Completing my masters degree was a real journey for me. I found out that it wasn’t all about photography; in fact it was far more about philosophy. It opened many doors and allowed me the opportunity and the space to start thinking laterally”.


Hamish originally studied photography at the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and operated as a freelance photographer for a time before graduating as a teacher and subsequently securing a post as a principal university lecturer. He was engaged in progressing education through technology, and worked with organisations such as The BBC, Channel 4 television and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.


But eventually he decided to take a leap of faith and return to his primary passion—photography. Enrolling on the MA Photography course at University of Cumbria wasn’t an easy decision and it had to be completed whilst holding down a full-time job. Of his time at the university, Hamish says: “Completing my masters degree was a real journey for me. I found out that it wasn’t all about photography; in fact it was far more about philosophy. It opened many doors and allowed me the opportunity and the space to start thinking laterally.”


The subjects for his postgraduate study were mostly found in Tuscany—another of Hamish’s passions. He spent many months researching and photographing abandoned mental asylums in Italy and Germany. His images of these empty, emotionally charged spaces, have now been published in an amazing and haunting book entitled ‘Manicomio’.


Dr Fiona Powley, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Science says: “There is no doubt that Hamish is a remarkable talent. The rapidly advancing technology of the digital camera means that everyone can have access to potentially high quality photography these days, but it is only when you see images from artists such as Hamish that you realise the impact that such outstanding work in this medium can have.”


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