Julia Mear grew up in Devon. Her interest in photography began in her early twenties when she attended a photography course under Ron Frampton. She soon developed a passion for portraiture. The Marshwood Vale format allows her to capture with her camera something vital about each person, and tell in words their often very lively and unique stories.
Julia Mear met Emma Molony, aged 28, in the East Devon fishing village of Beer. This is Emma’s story: ‘My grandparents lived in Fishpond in the Marshwood Vale where my dad, Rowland Molony, worked on local farms during the holidays. Read more »
Brendon Murless is 23 and grew up in Powerstock, Dorset, with his four brothers and sisters. Brendon told his story to Julia Mear: ‘Family life was always quite hectic as there were seven of us. We all got along well Read more »