Dee Hayman Photography: reflections of contemporary life
Dee Hayman is a professional photographer based in Malta working private and commercial commissions from the UK, Europe and other worldwide destinations. Professional services include: - Lifestyle Portraits, a complete Wedding Service, specialising in Documentary/Photojournalism, Fine Art, Travel, Commercial imagery and Marine /Underwater photography.
With a degree in Documentary Photography and a background in Media Communication and Fine Art, Dee has a passion for observing and photographing life. As an experienced freelance photographer she set up her own photographic business Dee Hayman Photography with the desire to take portraits based on the ideals within photojournalism that influenced her reportage style. Preferring to shoot portraits entirely on location Dee uses life as her background, utilising the surroundings of significant locations for individual clients to create contemporary images. Dee believes that her informal, approach allows freedom as a photographer and gives her the opportunity to observe her subjects in a more natural, honest way. Dee takes the time to relate to clients in personal consultations, providing a unique photographic experience in her bespoke service which includes the lifestyle portrait shoot and private viewing presentation where clients select photographs.
Dee’s professional standard and attention to detail is evident in her product range. She imports the finest quality albums for classic print and digital print formats and she works with local craftsmen for the custom made mounts and frames in her collection.
Dee personally designs each album layout for individual clients. Her complete wedding service includes a pre-wedding shoot of the couple and a personalised album of photographs; “creating a photo story of your wedding day just as unique as your day is memorable.”
Photographic specialism:
Photojournalism; interviews and portraits, features, Travel, editorial and photo-stories Commercial Imagery; advertising, illustrations, website images, Travel, Fine Art, fashion shoots, promotional, and events
Marine/Underwater photography; documentary images/photo stories, research, promotional, and diving
View Dee’s portfolio on the gallery pages of her website www.deehayman.com with details of photographic services and products. Private and commercial commissions considered at individual client consultation so contact Dee for more information.
Dee first came to Malta from Wales (UK) in June 2006 researching a marine/underwater documentary project. The year long project 'Aqua Vista' was a positive response to conservation issues; a collection of photographs exploring the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the indigenous characters and behaviours of various marine species in their environment within the coastal waters surrounding the islands of Malta. In 2007 selected photographs from the documentary project were shown as part of a group exhibition in London.
Dee is a semi finalist in The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2008 (owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine). Three Images from the Aqua Vista series reached the semi finals in the Animal Behaviour and Animal Portrait categories. The competition in 2008 received more than 32,000 entries from over 3000 photographers worldwide.
Dee is passionate about marine life and conservation issues. As an experienced diver of 10 years, certified with the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) and the Professional Association of Dive instructors (PADI) Dee instructs Digital Underwater Photography courses for beginners and experienced diving photographers. Providing certified divers the opportunity to experience dedicated underwater photography dives she is guide and tutor to clients, providing local knowledge professional expertise in the Mediterranean waters surrounding Malta, Comino and Gozo.