During the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, there was an ever increasing interest in the
natural world and the recording of the discoveries of Asia and the new world. The use of
herbal remedies was constantly on the rise as well as the beginning of the classification of
plants resulting in the need for scientific illustration. Realistic drawings of plants became
necessary with the development of herbal medicines. These drawings were originally used
in relation to the early attempts at medication and the need to identify specific plants.
In this series of herbs, I wish to combine the style of 16th, 17th and 18th Century botanical
painting with that of the detail found in scientific illustration.
Anne Mason-Hoerter, a Canadian photographer, delves into the intriguing effects of time on our memory. Her unique approach involves capturing images of botanical or food items over a specific time period, resulting in a multitude of individual photos. She then weaves these images together, recreating the subject solely from her memory. Anne's reliance on her recollection to convey the unique essence of the food or botanical item that has stayed with her over time is a fascinating journey into the human mind.
Awards Prix De La Photographie - Nature Photographer of the Year, Paris 2024
PinkLady Food Photography Awards - Highly commended, London 2020-2024
International Photography Awards - Gold/Food and Beverage Advertising, New York 2023
Claire Ano Award for Women Food Photographers - Highly Commended - PinkLady Food Photography Awards, London 2022
International Garden Photography Awards - Highly commended Portfolio, London 2022
IGPOTY Award - Kew Gardens Exhibition, London 2022
International Photography Awards - Botanical, New York 2022
International Photography Awards - Environmental Editorial/Press, New York 2022
Prix De La Photographie - Fine Art, Paris 2022
Prix De La Photographie -Food Advertising, Paris 2020
International Photography Awards - Grand Prize' One Shot Movement', New York 2020
One Eyeland Awards - Germany/Worlds Top 10 Still Life Photographers, Rank#9 2020
Grand Prize Commercial - PDN Taste Photography Awards, USA 2019
Award Of Merit From Toronto Aids Society, Canada 2016/17
Nominee And Screening Artist At The Food Photography Festival, Vejle Dänemark 2019
