Tara Collingwoode is a digital creator, film photographer behind @endoffilm, creative for @girlgaze, a self-proclaimed dweeb with a film camera, and our latest Seol Goddess.
Along with friend and fellow creative Beatrice @bybeatricerigby, Tara took Seol + Gold jewellery to shoot on their day together.
Read on to better get to know the girl both behind and in front of the lens.
Hi Tara, SEOL+GOLD loves your camera skills and the personal feel of your @endoffilm account! What draws you to mainly using 35mm?
Not being about to see the images instantly, the grain of the film, the colouring. The aesthetic, i also feel quite nostalgic shooting 35mm as before the 1990s everything was shot on film
How did you and Beatrice meet?
Beatrice and i met through instagram about a year and half ago and we hit it off. She was so lovely and her content was out of this world so i was such a fan girl when i met her and i was so happy she wanted to be mates haha
How was it doing your first post-covid shoot in London?
I was a little apprehensive because i didn't know what to expect being around people again but it was amazing. I remember thinking "i haven't done much picture taking in lockdown so i'm definitely gonna be crap at this and have lost all my skills" but i didn't, if anything the rest did me some good and now the creative juices are flowing lool...that sounds so cringe.
Something you’re looking forward to?
Nothing really...i'm so bloody boring! I guess i'm just waiting for my next gig/big break. I guess i'm looking forward to working with more cool people.
Who are some of your favourite artists?
If we are talking photography: @sirus.film
If we are talking art: Vincent Van Gogh
If we are talking music: Sam Fender, The smiths, arctic monkeys and James Blake
Most meaningful piece of jewellery you wear?
When i was 15 my mum gave me a silver cross, i wear it everyday and have never taken it off.
Who/what inspires you?
Hmmm i would say movies made by Quentin Tarantino, programmes like Skins and Indie music all inspire my artistic choices, from how i dress to how i want my images to come out. TUMBLR! Can't forget Pinterest. I'm an indie kid so anything with a dreamy aesthetic, i could listen to a sound cloud song and be inspired.
Any goals for 2020 / 2021?
To get better at my craft, to shoot more cool people, maybe shoot a wedding or album cover for someone or tour with an artist and take behind the scenes shots for them and to leave my boring 9-5 job and be freeeeeeeeeeelance!!
