{"id":111,"date":"2026-02-14T23:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T23:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photobara.co.uk\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:52:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/photobara.co.uk\/?page_id=111","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABOUT<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Explore a curated selection of Magdalena\u2019s finest work, capturing moments with artistry and emotion in every shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Magdalena Obara<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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is a Polish photographer, holding a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from The University of the West of Scotland. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Known for her bold, colourful, and creative approach, she brings a distinctive artistic vision to every project \u2014 from intimate portraits to dynamic events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Driven by curiosity and a passion for visual storytelling, Magdalena constantly explores new techniques and ideas to push the boundaries of her craft. Her independent projects often weaves in symbolism and spiritual depth, transforming photography into a form of visual poetry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Magdalena in her professional photography path had worked for RegenFx Youth Trust, Peter Vardy, Whisky Starmash, Royal Bank of Scotland, Glen Eagles Hotel, ROC Night Club & Function Rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Her achievements include winning 1st place at the BIPP Scotland Student Awards in the Social & Portraiture category, The Green Screen Company among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Her work has been exhibited internationally<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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…starting of in Paisley <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2012 Paisley Abbey, Paisley<\/span><\/p>\n

2014 Saporito, Paisley<\/span><\/p>\n

2014 Goethe Institute, Glasgow<\/span><\/p>\n

2014 Church on the Hill, Glasgow<\/span><\/p>\n

2015 Out of The Blue, Edinburgh<\/span><\/p>\n

2015 Free Range, London<\/span><\/p>\n

2016 7th Interdisciplinary Art Festival \u201cZyrardow City of Stars\u201d, PL<\/span><\/p>\n

2016 Free Range, London<\/span><\/p>\n

2017 Renfrewshire Polish Association, Paisley<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Magdalena has won in 2015 1st place at BIPP Scotland in student, social & portraiture category, 2016 3rd place at The Beauty Photography Competition at The Society of International Fashion and Glamour Photographers, and The MONO Awards 2024 in People Category – Highly Commented.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Magdalena\u2019s photographs have also been featured in the Paisley Daily Express and several alternative fashion magazines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Other short term experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Theatre studio \u2013 photographing rehearsals, workshops and cast members in preparation<\/span><\/p>\n

for their production of CATS in June.<\/span><\/p>\n

Neilston War Memorial Association \u2013photographing charity fundraising concert night<\/span><\/p>\n

historical documenting the people, the performers etc. Pictures from that event are in National Museum of Scotland.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Trading Scotland \u2013 product photography<\/span><\/p>\n

Grow Cook and Eat \u2013 documentary photography for WCS Paisley Campus<\/span><\/p>\n

I.C.E WCS Paisley Campus \u2013 pictures for the brochure<\/span><\/p>\n

Renfrew Development Trust \u2013 photographing Renfrew and a particular event at the Town<\/span><\/p>\n

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Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce \u2013 documenting HR Forum<\/span><\/p>\n

Phoenix \u2013 photographing marketing business development seminars<\/span><\/p>\n

Greenock Graduation Ceremony \u2013 photos have been used in Greenock Telegraph<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplement Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n

Make up photography in West College Scotland Greenock Campus<\/span><\/p>\n

Model Team \u2013 test shoot for model\u2019s who need experience<\/span><\/p>\n

Assisting with pop-up exhibition at Saporito in Paisley<\/span><\/p>\n

RAMH \u2013 Recovery Across Mental Health – I have been filming and photographing First<\/span><\/p>\n

Crisis, Lifeskills and Housing Support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Engage Renfrewshire \u2013 photographing a Volunteering Event at the Accord Hospice in<\/span><\/p>\n

Paisley (including group shoots with staff and public members)<\/span><\/p>\n

Fake Bake \u2013 product photography<\/span><\/p>\n

London Fashion Weekend (Autumn-Winter 2013, Spring-Summer 2014 ,<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring-Summer 2015) \u2013 cat walk photographer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Exhibitions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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