PHOTOGRAPHY | Bethan Radford

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PHOTO COLLECTIONS

Portraits

Complete Collection

Portraits

Sept 2024

Keskows

Budock, Cornwall

Film Shoot

June 2024

The Longest Johns

Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival

Event

Feb 2022

Eden Project

St Austell, Cornwall

Nature

Animals

Complete Collection

Portraits

Sep 2024

St Ives

St Ives, Cornwall

Landscape

May 2024

The Cecils 2024

Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Event

Nov 2016

Benalmádena

Andalusia, España

Landscape

Falmouth

Complete Collection

Landscape, Nature

June 2024

Towan Beach

Newquay, Cornwall

Landscape

Nov 2023

Thomathan Beasley

Penryn, Cornwall

Portraits

Spent the weekend taking BTS shots for ‘Keskows’, a FylmK Commission for Screen Cornwall
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amberfilms_ @sssophiemay @cordeliaangelclarke @eemilyhester @peach.audio @izzywilkinson_ @libby.gibbons_ @milajoycreative @sophia_dear98

Spent the weekend taking BTS shots for ‘Keskows’, a FylmK Commission for Screen Cornwall
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amberfilms_ @sssophiemay @cordeliaangelclarke @eemilyhester @peach.audio @izzywilkinson_ @libby.gibbons_ @milajoycreative @sophia_dear98

St Ives 🌊 (took me three trains to get there)

St Ives 🌊 (took me three trains to get there)

Sacred Isle of Avalon 🌄

Sacred Isle of Avalon 🌄

just people out living their lives and stuff ⛵️🌴

just people out living their lives and stuff ⛵️🌴

Graduating with a first-class degree in TV production has been one of my proudest achievements, especially coming from a disadvantaged background. Raised by a single parent, I faced financial struggles for most of my life. It was just the two of us, living on a single wage. However, I was fortunate enough to have my grandparents nearby. They took care of me a lot when my mum was working.

In secondary school, I struggled both academically and socially. Despite being placed in high sets for my ‘potential’, that traditional ‘sit down and listen’ teaching method didn’t work for me. I only excelled in practical subjects. I was also constantly bullied, which affected my mental health. I failed a portion of my GCSEs, excelling only in music and drama - subjects which received little attention from the school.

At college, I initially began a media course. Long story short, the course was a disaster and I hated it. The content didn’t match what was advertised, classes were poorly managed, and I felt I wasn’t learning anything. I hit rock bottom, drifting from friends and feeling hopeless about my future. I was involved with CaMHS for a while. Remembering my love for drama, I applied to a specialist performing arts college instead. I learned a lot about performance, which I could apply to film. I also formed a close group of friends I’m still in touch with daily. They were also so helpful to me when my grandad died. I’ll forever be grateful to The SPACE for all these things and for reigniting my motivation.

I briefly went to study drama in London but it wasn’t for me. I reapplied and found this TV course at Falmouth. It was one of the few that seemed flexible in terms of creativity. Moving here was the best thing I’ve ever done.

Despite juggling three jobs, I’ve still managed to get my degree. Even though I don’t have a good portfolio, I feel I’ve learned a range of skills I didn’t have before. My years in Cornwall have undeniably been the happiest of my life and my grandad would’ve loved me being here. I’m so incredibly grateful for being at this uni, grateful for the friends I’ve made this year, and grateful for being able to live so close to the beach <3

Graduating with a first-class degree in TV production has been one of my proudest achievements, especially coming from a disadvantaged background. Raised by a single parent, I faced financial struggles for most of my life. It was just the two of us, living on a single wage. However, I was fortunate enough to have my grandparents nearby. They took care of me a lot when my mum was working.

In secondary school, I struggled both academically and socially. Despite being placed in high sets for my ‘potential’, that traditional ‘sit down and listen’ teaching method didn’t work for me. I only excelled in practical subjects. I was also constantly bullied, which affected my mental health. I failed a portion of my GCSEs, excelling only in music and drama - subjects which received little attention from the school.

At college, I initially began a media course. Long story short, the course was a disaster and I hated it. The content didn’t match what was advertised, classes were poorly managed, and I felt I wasn’t learning anything. I hit rock bottom, drifting from friends and feeling hopeless about my future. I was involved with CaMHS for a while. Remembering my love for drama, I applied to a specialist performing arts college instead. I learned a lot about performance, which I could apply to film. I also formed a close group of friends I’m still in touch with daily. They were also so helpful to me when my grandad died. I’ll forever be grateful to The SPACE for all these things and for reigniting my motivation.

I briefly went to study drama in London but it wasn’t for me. I reapplied and found this TV course at Falmouth. It was one of the few that seemed flexible in terms of creativity. Moving here was the best thing I’ve ever done.

Despite juggling three jobs, I’ve still managed to get my degree. Even though I don’t have a good portfolio, I feel I’ve learned a range of skills I didn’t have before. My years in Cornwall have undeniably been the happiest of my life and my grandad would’ve loved me being here. I’m so incredibly grateful for being at this uni, grateful for the friends I’ve made this year, and grateful for being able to live so close to the beach <3

Photos I took a while back for The Cecils 😎🕺 (BA Animation event)

Photos I took a while back for The Cecils 😎🕺 (BA Animation event)

St Anthony’s Head from Pendennis Point 🏰🌊⛵️

St Anthony’s Head from Pendennis Point 🏰🌊⛵️

More photos from Newquay 🌊😊

More photos from Newquay 🌊😊

Going through old photos and found these shots I did yonks ago for Bō
💅 (you can tell by the sheer lack of hair)

Going through old photos and found these shots I did yonks ago for Bō
💅 (you can tell by the sheer lack of hair)

More photos from Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 🌊
The Longest Johns at the Sharps Stage
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@thelongestjohns
@lovefalmouth

More photos from Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 🌊
The Longest Johns at the Sharps Stage
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@thelongestjohns
@lovefalmouth

@thelongestjohns at Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival • Sharps Stage

@thelongestjohns at Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival • Sharps Stage

Castle Beach 🌊🌸
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Canon EOS 4000D
150mm
f/4.5
1/4000
ISO 500

Castle Beach 🌊🌸
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Canon EOS 4000D
150mm
f/4.5
1/4000
ISO 500

First look at EDEN
🎬🌿

First look at EDEN
🎬🌿

managed to capture the stars while on a film shoot last night ✨ my second ever attempt at astrophotography!
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Canon EOS 4000D
18mm
F/3.5
ISO 800
25”

managed to capture the stars while on a film shoot last night ✨ my second ever attempt at astrophotography!
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Canon EOS 4000D
18mm
F/3.5
ISO 800
25”

as i was taking these, a guy came up to me and told me I look like a crocus myself

as i was taking these, a guy came up to me and told me I look like a crocus myself

from today’s film location recce 🌿

from today’s film location recce 🌿

🎥 fleabag monologue✌️

🎥 fleabag monologue✌️

Photos I did for Tom !!

I haven’t done a shoot like this is a v long time so it was nice to get back behind the lens ✌️🍁

Photos I did for Tom !!

I haven’t done a shoot like this is a v long time so it was nice to get back behind the lens ✌️🍁

here’s a silly lil satirical video i made about birds being government drones - the script and voiceover were done entirely with AI

uni currently involves being given just five days to make a short film beginning to end
apparently this is the one idea we came up with in that time 😅

(hi bbc please don’t sue me :) thanks)

here’s a silly lil satirical video i made about birds being government drones - the script and voiceover were done entirely with AI

uni currently involves being given just five days to make a short film beginning to end
apparently this is the one idea we came up with in that time 😅

(hi bbc please don’t sue me :) thanks)

• not my photos! •

Recently, I had the very cool opportunity to be involved in the production of King Henry as a camera trainee

The amount of love and devotion that went into this project was astonishing. Every single person on set had such passion for what they do, and it was so incredible to watch this film blossom over that weekend.

Also, I was lucky enough to meet some really cool people here. Not only were they just so wildly talented, but were so friendly and made me feel so welcome during shooting days. It was so cool to chat to you guys, whether it was film-related or not. <3

Thank you so much to the @kinghenry_short team for letting me be part of this! This film is so sweet, so beautiful and I’m so happy you guys were able to make this happen.

Additionally, thank you to @dariac_photography for these stunning BTS photos. I really struggled to choose my favourites for this post 🥲

I cannot wait to see this film on the screen ❤️

bethan :)

ps. enjoy some criptid sightings of me in the last few photos 🙃

• not my photos! •

Recently, I had the very cool opportunity to be involved in the production of King Henry as a camera trainee

The amount of love and devotion that went into this project was astonishing. Every single person on set had such passion for what they do, and it was so incredible to watch this film blossom over that weekend.

Also, I was lucky enough to meet some really cool people here. Not only were they just so wildly talented, but were so friendly and made me feel so welcome during shooting days. It was so cool to chat to you guys, whether it was film-related or not. <3

Thank you so much to the @kinghenry_short team for letting me be part of this! This film is so sweet, so beautiful and I’m so happy you guys were able to make this happen.

Additionally, thank you to @dariac_photography for these stunning BTS photos. I really struggled to choose my favourites for this post 🥲

I cannot wait to see this film on the screen ❤️

bethan :)

ps. enjoy some criptid sightings of me in the last few photos 🙃

currently between tenancies so i’ve been back living with my mum for the past week
glad i brought my camera ✌️🦋

currently between tenancies so i’ve been back living with my mum for the past week
glad i brought my camera ✌️🦋

photos from bonnie’s birthday !
🌊🍹
(how cool is it to have a birthday in the summer)

photos from bonnie’s birthday !
🌊🍹
(how cool is it to have a birthday in the summer)

life atm

(i’ve been wandering around on my own recently, so if you’ve seen me, no you haven’t)

life atm

(i’ve been wandering around on my own recently, so if you’ve seen me, no you haven’t)

i got bored and got a train to penzance ✨😌

i got bored and got a train to penzance ✨😌

just a few of the headshots I took for Neve today !
📸🎭

just a few of the headshots I took for Neve today !
📸🎭

some promo material I shot for a local company a few weeks ago 🌿☕️

more to come :)

some promo material I shot for a local company a few weeks ago 🌿☕️

more to come :)

those eyes 😱

those eyes 😱

some screengrabs from some upcoming promo material i’m working on ✨✌️

some screengrabs from some upcoming promo material i’m working on ✨✌️

i’ve literally been waiting all year for this tree to blossom again :’)

i’ve literally been waiting all year for this tree to blossom again :’)

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