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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

When your models have to cancel last minute, but you know a model that is always available! 🤣 #SelPortrait #BeyondTheBloom

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

#MuseumNerdTime 🏛️🐍 Spotted at the Bank: a glorious roundel with acanthus leaves & everyone's favourite stone-cold Gorgon. In classical architecture, Medusa had an apotropaic function—her terrifying stare was meant to keep evil at bay. Hideous on purpose. Beautiful in meaning. #ArtHistoryNerdsUnite

A roundel with acanthus leaves radiating from the centre where the head of a woman with snakes for hair glares at the viewer. Found at the Bank of England Museum.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Yesterday I ran my Street Photography for Wellbeing workshop with @TeamLondonBridge for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. #StreetPhotography is not just a hobby. It is a survival strategy. A way to stay sane, stay curious & stay human. Massive thanks to all who came! 🙏🏻 ☺️

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Took the Camera Club out between Liverpool Street + Brick Lane for an Urban Portrait Pod—with mirrors. Because why not make framing extra weird and wonderful? Members brought their A-game (and modelled too, legends). Reflections, light play, and creativity all around. 😍 #UrbanPortraits

Mirror with reflection of a young woman.

Mirror with reflection of a bearded man with cap and glasses with a flaming behind him.

Mirror with reflection of a red-head man against a green background.

Mirror with reflection of a woman against a grey shutter.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Beyond the Brim is popping off for London Craft Week! These hats are all drama—when the light hits just right, they transform into sculptural creatures. Bold, beautiful, and seriously worth a visit. Catch the pop-up at the Museum before it vanishes today. #LondonCraftWeek #HatArt #MuseumMagic

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

May the 4th be with me because it is also my birthday! 🎉 At 48, I feel better than I ever have. Stronger, wiser, softer in the right places, sharper where it counts. I’m officially entering my Queen Phase—the glorious stage before Crone (which, let’s be honest, I’m also kinda excited for). ♥️

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Having a lovely pre-flight meal & drink while nerding out over the symbolism in the Bank of England’s architecture. The art historian in me is having an extremely good time. 😎 #GoingPlaces #MostLikelySpain #BirthdayWeekend #ArtHistoryNerd

Photo of a photocopy paper with text and a glass of red wine.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Today I had lunch "al fresco" because it was such a beautiful day. The City can be charming when it wants to! ♥️😎 #SunnyDay #BankOfEngland #RoyalExchange #LondonCalling

Picture of a classical building with columns on a sunny day.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Spring’s in full flirt mode and the poppies got the memo. Red for passion, white for peace ! #HappyMayDay! May your heart bloom as boldly as these beauties! #MayDayMagic #SpringFlings #PoppyLove #RedAndWhiteDelight #FlowerPower

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Museum Nerd Time! This is the Stock Office at the Bank of England Museum—once filled with desks and dividend-seekers, now showing off its fierce apotropaic flair. Lions! Medusas! Classical myth meets cold, hard cash. 🏛️🧿🗿 #MuseumNerdTime #BankOfEnglandMuseum #ApotropaicArchitecture

Interior with a dome that has windows at the base.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

On week four at the #BankofEnglandMuseum & already fully obsessed with the building. This is Ariel, the wind goddess from The Tempest, perched on one of the domes since 1925 when architect Sir Herbert Baker re-designed the building! #ArielAtTheBank #ArchitecturalFixation

Wide shot of the dome of the Bank of England building, with the bronze figure of Ariel, the wind goddess, standing on top against a blue sky. Ariel appears in a dynamic pose with draped fabric flowing around her.

Closer view of the Ariel statue atop the dome, showing more detail of the figure’s posture and the dramatic sweep of her robes. Architectural details of the dome are visible below.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Well! This is a lovely surprise! My co-curated exhibition at the Camera Club has had a bit of press! 😁 kenningtonrunoff.com/the-art-of-s...

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The art of seeing: 140 years of Photography at the Camera Club | The Kennington Observer (formerly Kennington Runoff)

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

#typicalhistorian me as #Atropos, eldest of the Moirai, she who cuts the thread of life. Why?Because we wrestle with what is remembered,what is forgotten & what must be severed to make space for new narratives. Because sometimes being a historian means knowing when to cut the thread. #GreekMythology

A woman dressed in black holds red yarn threads running from a bright red crocheted head covering down across her face and body. She grips a small pair of ornate embroidery scissors in one hand, poised to cut the threads. Her lips are painted a bold red, mirroring the colour of the yarn. The image references Atropos, the Greek Fate who cuts the thread of life, blending myth, self-portraiture, and historical symbolism.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Apparently the Devil wears Prada 😈 New specs, same troublemaker. Loving my new Prada frames—feeling like a glam librarian with fangs. (Also, 10/10 would recommend unleashing your inner villain with designer frames.) #PradaEyewear #SilverSister #AltGlam #VampireVibes #BoldLooks #SmartIsSexy

A close-up selfie of a smiling woman with shoulder-length salt-and-pepper hair, wearing bold black Prada glasses. She has a nose stud, bright red lipstick, and is dressed in black with a graphic t-shirt featuring vampire lips and a half moon pendant necklace. Behind her is a brick wall, slightly blurred.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

So grateful to have photographed my brilliant friend Amanda Grace for #BeyondTheBloom. My first studio project not focused on self-portraits—and I am fully leaning into the dramatic light and muted tones. Definitely my vibe. Getting ready for my exhibition in Nov😄! #AmandaGrace #StudioPortraits

A soft-lit portrait of a woman with long blonde hair, gazing slightly upward and to the side. Her face is partially obscured by clusters of red, berry-like dried flowers in the foreground. The background is black, creating a dramatic contrast with her pale skin and the muted red of the blooms. The lighting is moody and atmospheric, highlighting her eye and cheek while the rest of her face fades gently into shadow.

A close-up portrait of a woman with blond hair, her face partially hidden behind a cluster of white dried flowers. One large eye stares directly into the camera, framed by petals and shadow. The lighting is low-key and moody, with deep shadows and a cool, muted tone.

A portrait of a woman gazing forward, her face mostly obscured by intricately detailed, metallic-gold fern-like branches. The plants catch the light, creating a shimmer against the dark background, while the subject's expression is serene and introspective. The tones are cold and subdued.

A moody close-up of a woman’s face peeking through what appears to be dark, soft grass or feathery foliage. Her eye is lit dramatically, emerging from the shadows, while the rest of the frame is enveloped in rich darkness. The image feels mysterious and intimate.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Had the absolute joy of photographing the fabulous Jama🧡 He radiated style, personality & unapologetic self-expression. A total dream to shoot. More than just fashion—this was a full-spectrum energy session.📸 #PortraitPhotography #StyleIcon #ColourfulSoul #InStudio #BlackAndWhite #BoldLooks #NikonZ6

Portrait of a man wearing a vivid rainbow-striped suit with bold colours across the jacket and shirt. His confident expression and the dynamic pattern of his outfit create a striking and joyful visual statement.

Black and white studio portraits of the same man, highlighting the textures of his suit, jewellery, and facial features. The lack of colour draws attention to contrast, expression, and detail, showing a more contemplative side of his personality.

Portrait of a stylish man wearing a bright orange suit, matching fedora, and amber-tinted sunglasses. He wears layered silver chains over an orange shirt and tie. The background is a smooth gradient of warm red and orange tones, enhancing the vibrant, monochrome colour palette.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Honoured to be among the first to see (& photograph) the wild, hilarious, and strangely moving SNOLIGOSTER 🐊🔥 by my brilliant friend #AmandaGrace & the amazing #JessCorner. As a former Florida resident, this show hit extra hard—satire, swamp & soul. Long live the #Snoligoster! 🐊💫 #Theatre

Blonde woman in costume performing on stage in SNOLIGOSTER. Theatrical lighting and surreal in-camera effects create a dreamlike, satirical atmosphere. All images captured live using a Reflect Lens filter.

Blonde women in costume performing on stage in SNOLIGOSTER. Theatrical lighting and surreal in-camera effects create a dreamlike, satirical atmosphere. All images captured live using a Reflect Lens filter.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Happy Father's Day (in Spain) to my awesome Dad! Here is to making more funny faces for years to come! I love you to infinity and beyond! ❤️✨❤️ #DiaDelPadre #FathersDayInSpain #ThankfulForCrazyDad

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

For #InternationalWomensDay, I want to share the work of an amazing Ukranian photographer from the early 20th century: Sofia Yablonska. She is truly one of many inspirational women out there who defied the odds in the past! Here is to hoping #HerStory inspires more defiance! #IWD2025 #Ukraine

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Honoured to have photographed the amazing photographer Rod Tidman for my upcoming exhibition, Beyond the Bloom: Portraits of Unconventional Beauty. A series celebrating those who redefine beauty. 📅 Open View: 20 Nov, 7PM at #Gallery1885, The Camera Club—see you there! #PhotographyExhibition

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

2/2-The world is a scary place right now…maybe it is time you picked up a stick (or two) and learned how to defend yourself with style. Whether it is for self-defence, fitness, or just the joy of learning something dangerously fun, FMA has got you covered. So… when are you signing up?👀 #SelfDefense

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

1/2-Throwback to the 10th #FilipinoMartialArtsFestival, where sticks were flying, footwork was sharp & bruises were just another way of saying good job!🥋 Honoured to have trained with legends, including GM Rene Tongson, and I am gearing up to do it all again at the upcoming seminar in Votice! #Arnis

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

As a lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan (I skipped more than a few classes in high school to read his adventures!😅), I cannot wait to read your book on the man who inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is right up my alley—bring on the deductive brilliance! #SherlockHolmes #ArthurConanDoyle

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Feeling like I belong in another century now… maybe I should start writing letters with a quill? Ever had a wet plate portrait taken? If not, you are missing out on one of the most beautiful (and humbling) photographic processes out there. Highly recommend Magma's workshops! ❤️ #photographyMagic

Image of woman with short hair wearing glasses at Brompton Cemetery.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Just stepped into the 19th c for a day! Posed for @kuca_magda at her #WetPlateCollodion open studio, and the results are pure photographic alchemy. Watching the image emerge on glass and metal felt like witnessing magic—silver, chemistry, and light working together to create something timeless.

Vintage image of woman with short hair wearing glasses.

Plate of vintage image of woman with short hair wearing glasses under running water.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

You never know! But if they do, you know who I am going to call! 😉

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🚀 Big news! The embargo is lifted—I am now the Museum Operations & Marketing Manager at the Bank of England Museum! Excited to work with a brilliant team to bring economic & social history to life. Oh, and yes—you can touch a real gold bar when you visit! 🔥 #Museums #NewRole

The Bank of England in 2020. Just the building without the people. Photo by me as part of my London After People Series.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Haunting shadows, stark contrasts, and echoes of the past—this black & white series captures the soul of my hometown in Spain. Dramatic, evocative, and steeped in mystery, and yet these images hint at the many personal stories hidden within them. #PhotographyIsArt #MonochromeMagic #Spain

Winter landscape with farming field leading to a small mountain. Picture is in black and white.

A white chair in front of a hermitage with the light creating a long shadow.

The cemetery of my hometown with the chapel and tombstones around it.

The 16th century church from my hometown in Torres de la Alameda, Spain.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

4/4 -A photograpHER that whould be better known—her fusion of literary insight and accessible narrative invites us to reconsider the transformative power of art and exploration. Read more about her on my new blog post: www.mawalkerphotography.co.uk/post/celebra...

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Celebrating Sofia Yablonska: The First Ukranian Travel Photographer & "Blogger"

“In my travels, from land to land, I never encountered the paradise I had hoped for. But sometimes, at least, I captured a few glimpses of earthly happiness from afar, and now this has a greater value...

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

3/4 -Yablonska’s modernist vision and methodical approach to documentary photography not only advanced the field but also continue to inspire contemporary perspectives on visual storytelling. She approached each culture with respect and rejected the eurocentric gaze.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

2/4- Her images, captured from Morocco’s historic medinas to Asia’s dynamic urban landscapes, reflect a thoughtful engagement with everyday life and a commitment to uncovering nuanced human stories. She wrote extensively about her travels and her stories were published in Ukranian magazines.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

1/4- Let me introduce you to the exceptional work of Sofia Yablonska (1907-1971), a trailblazing #Ukrainian photographer whose diligent documentation transcended cultural and geographic boundaries. #TravelPhotographer #PhotograpHER #HERstory #TravelBlog

A selection of images of Sofia Yablonska on her own, holding a camera, seated on a car, next to her husband and with a group of sailors.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, joyful, and peaceful New Year! May we hope for a better year than the one we leave behind!🥂 #HappyNewYear #Happy2025

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As 2024 ends,it’s a time to reflect on what we’re leaving behind—the challenges,the growth & the unexpected joys. As 2025 begins, what are you ready to let go of to make space for what lies ahead? Share your reflections if you’d like. Let’s move forward with hope & intention together. #NewBeginnings

Postcard image with the words "Moving away from the things that hold me back," written over a picture of a woman in black and white pushing herself away from a tree-branch in colour that looks inmobile.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

What a great #OpenView we had for the 2024 Annual Members Winter Exhibition that I curated at The Camera Club! The gallery looked great! If you have time, come and see the exhibition-open until January 10 and free! 😊 And yes, I have 2 photos: Stuart and Portrait of My Father's Eye. #ProudCurator

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I must admit that I was not too confident that I could keep last year's real Xmas tree alive, but here we are...with less branches, a bit uneven, but gloriously alive and drenched in gold and even a bunny! ❤️🎄🎁 #Christmas2024 #ChristmasTree

A decorated real Christmas Tree with warm lights and gold.

A close up of a Christmas bauble that has pines and a white rabbit.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Art offers amazing lessons for #photographers! Take Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna of the Rocks—its pyramid composition creates depth and unity, with figures grouped in 3D space and connected through gestures and gazes. It is a beautiful example to explore at the National Gallery. #RulesOfComposition

A paiting of the Virgin of the rocks by Leonardo da Vinci with a pyramid showing how the figures of the Virgin, John the Baptist, Jesus and the angel are connected to create depth and a harmonious relationship.

A paiting of the Virgin of the rocks by Leonardo da Vinci with the figures of the Virgin, John the Baptist, Jesus and the angel in a rocky background. You can see a far distant landscape through the rocks. The painting is held at the National Gallery in London.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

My first curated Annual Members Winter Exhibition at the Camera Club is coming up! If you are in London you are welcome to join us for the open view on 12 Dec, showcasing the incredible talent of our community of photographers! 📸 #PhotographyShowcase #CreativePhotography #LondonArtScene

Macro photo of a snowflake created by Alexey Kiljatov

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

When my father decides to be silly, but his daughter is a photographer and sees the beauty of the surreal in his antics! 👁️ Title: Portrait of Gary D. Walker's Right Eye. #SurrealPhotography #DisturbingBeauty #MonochromeMagic #SurrealVision #EerieAesthetics #PortraitsOfTheUncanny #DarkMonochrome

Black and white photo of an old eye at the bottom of a hole. Portrait of my father.

My father is holding a cake pan and looking through the centre.

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

My dear friend, Cherish York, was a fantastic model who went along with all the crazy ideas that I had for her birthday photo shoot! She chose blue gels for her light source as blue is her favourite colour. 😊 What a great collaboration!❤️ #ArtisticPortraits #StudioPortraits

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thank you! We have more in the museum and kids are welcome to go around and try and figure out what is wrong with them. At the end, they can get a special edition sticker too! 😀

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thank you! They really are gruesome fun! ❤️

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I think I am going to #Christmas Hell for this!😂 Forget the #ElfOnAShelf! Meet the Diseased Elves that I made for @oldoptheatre.bsky.social Elf Pathology Trail. It has been 3 years, but they continue to be just as disturbing as the first time I modified them! I love them!😍 #MuseumTrail #OldOpTheatre

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Same here in terms of learning the ropes! And I could not agree with you more. There must have been some sort of creative energy around the turn of the century and the endless possibilities that the future brought with it. (Not knowing that they were heading towards WWI).

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Dr Monica A. Walker @monicaannwalker.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What a great story! I agree with you that even a poor image is better than nothing! 🤩 I love photography and all the stories of women that helped shape it (even if they were not credited). Thank you so much for sharing this story! 😁

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