University News Last updated 23 October 2014
A recent graduate from the School of Media is celebrating after being named as the winner of a national award run by NME Magazine.
Jemma Dodd, who graduated in 2011 with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication, was named as the winner of the Live Category at the NME Music Photography Awards for her photograph of Taylor Jardine, lead singer of band We Are In The Crowd.
Jemma, writing on her website, said: "I've always loved taking photographs and capturing memories. For this reason I chose to take my passion further and studied a degree in Media Photography.
"Over the past five years I've had some amazing opportunities, from having my photographs featured in Topshop Birmingham to shooting some of my favourite bands. I focus on music and fashion and I am passionate about creating vibrant images which are full of emotion."
Mike Williams, Editor of NME Magazine, said: "Every year we say it, but every year it's true – the standard keeps getting better and better."