Freya Dowson lives in London and travels the world, documenting the beautiful places she visits and sharing candid portraits of the people she meets. Working on behalf of NGOs, she records the plight of animals to promote their welfare or communities in, often, developing contexts. On her blog, Nishaantishu, she shares these images alongside editorial & lifestyle shots of life in London. We chatted about how she began her photography career, what inspires her and how she captures the personality & warmth of her photographic subjects. She shares tales about her travels & thoughts on sustainability below.

Lisa-Marie built her platform, Au Courant Daily, 6 years ago having worked in the Caribbean media for 10 years. It’s a space where she can freely explore her personal vision for her artwork. Earlier this year it evolved to include a printed volume of work, Au Courant Volume 01, a new warm & tangible outlet. Now she’s working on Volume 02, a considered progression to include her original work alongside new collections of artist-led collaborations. We discuss her vision for Au Courant, the love she has for her current home-city, Amsterdam, and the continuing evolution of her work below.

This is the first of a new series of interviews for Studio Notes, it features the multi-talented Kim Brink, a model & sustainable fashion writer, who acts as an ambassador for ethical fashion labels. For her blog, Love by Kim B, she effortlessly styles up-and-coming & established designers, sharing photoshoots of their work, behind-the-scenes shots and interviews with industry insiders. She shares an insight into her career, values & thoughts on the future of the sustainable fashion industry below.