I don’t consider myself a photographer at all. I really don’t know the first thing about aperture, film speed, exposure, depth of field and all that. Anyway, I thought I’d do a bit of an experiment, where I dunked a Tesco Value disposable camera in a bowl of water then took it on a camping trip, snapped away and looked forward to seeing what would happen. I’m quite happy with the result, it looks like there’s been condensation within the camera body making the images fuzz and glow. I particularly enjoyed the idea of not knowing how it would come out. I find, digital photography allows for so much post production but with film you are significantly limited to what you can do to edit the picture and this analogue approach is what I enjoyed.

I believe there’s so many styles now and it can be sometimes to difficult to categories something as deliberately or accidental artistic or simply crap – I really don’t know what these are, but I can appreciate the charm.

Has anyone else had success through experiments like this? Boyson and Messer did a pretty cool double exposure project a while back.

If you’d like to see more they’re on ihardlyknowher.com/spacewood

I was surprised that not more people I knew had heard of Phillipe Ramette and his photography. What initially looks like another well executed Photoshop job is actually carefully created surreal photographs of balance, poise and patience.

I think, perhaps in the past 10 years or so, our minds have became accustomed to seeing things and automatically interpreting them as CGI/special effects/photo manipulation due to the prevailing abundance of the use of such tools in everyday media, advertisement and entertainment. Ramette believes nothing should be faked and it’s only upon closer inspection do we see strains in his muscles, his trademark black tux out of place or the white of his knuckles through tightened grip whilst he’s sat at 90°. His work is created so cleanly and only after reminding ourselves it’s real do we question what else can be done when our hearts and mind commits.

See more of his work at xippas.com

Charles Negre is a photographer and art director currently based in Switzerland. The ghost like quality he captures in his photos, reflect the notion they were captured in an uninhabited land – pure, empty, desolute and seperate. You can see more at charlesnegre.com

When not collecting animal carcasses, Charles and Diana memorabilia, or listening to Cambodian psyche music Benji Cluness can usually be found taking photographs. He shoots film, preferring the timeless aesthetic and tangible nature of 6x4s. His preferred camera is an Olympus XA, though he now owns a Yashica T4, in a vain attempt to get his photographs in Vice. Benji feels lucky to be surrounded by like-minded creative types and is influenced by the work of his friends, in particular Jamie Shaw, David Boyson Cooper, Joe Skilton, and the enigmatic Steve Messer. The photographs here are taken from Scum of the Jam, a publication in collaboration with Cooper, which will hopefully be out and about in the not too distant future.

You can see more of Benji’s work at cargocollective.com/benjicluness

“I’ve lived in Glasgow all my life; I only really started using the camera to investigate the city and its possibilities three years ago. I’m in my final year at GSA, and currently working on a long-term project exploring the lives of people from Iraq and the wider Middle East who are living in Glasgow: how do they preserve ancient customs and traditions in a society that is so vastly different from their homeland?”

“My primary interest is in documenting stories about identity and place. I’m fascinated by the objects and ephemera with which human beings assert their selfhood, and by the photographic potential of such artifacts to tell us more about how the extraordinary experiences and upheavals of life affect ordinary people. My subjects have included Rando Bertoia, the last survivor of a tragic torpedo attack on a civilian ship during WW2, and Norfolk Court, the condemned Gorbals estate: two of the three towers have been demolished, the final tower standing as a kind of elegy to a place and community that is now almost completely gone. ”

“I use a Nikon N80, Mamiya C330, Holga 120, Konica Pop, Olympus Trip and a newly-acquired Mamiya 7. When I’m travelling light I sometimes use a Canon A590. I’m not a purist – I love film, but accept that digital has its advantages. That said, I think film has a timeless quality that digital technology can never replicate. I’ll continue making photos the old-fashioned way as long as my finances will allow it!”

“In July I was one of nine photographers shortlisted for the Magnum Photographic Award, a new award intended to support emerging photographers. It was an amazing experience to meet renowned Magnum photographers and get their advice on how to push my work further. It was great to get that encouragement right at the start of my Degree Show year: I’m really excited about the coming months and can’t wait to see where my current project will take me.”

You can see more of Sarah’s folio at sarahamyfishlock.com

I met Levi Macdonald when I was interviewing the lovely folk at Indicate Magazine. Levi was one of the photographers from the magazine and I was instantly drawn to her warm personality, avant garde style and classic tattoos. She is a highly talented young woman and very passionate about the work she produces. With meticulous planning and attention to detail, I wouldn’t be surprised if an exciting and rewarding career in photography comes her way. She creates her distinctive images with her love of film and natural light, bringing warmth, tone and life to the scene captured. Levi’s work on her fashion and portraiture shoots have put her artistic vision into images of beauty, striving to always catch the perfect shot.

“When it comes to photography I like to shoot quickly and efficiently, there’s nothing worse than being on a never ending photoshoot. The models get bored and disinterested, to the point where you can see it in the pictures your taking that they’re hating every minute of it. But I suppose thats because I’m a meticulous planner. I like to know exactly where I’m going, what I’m shooting and where I’m shooting at least a week or two in advance. I also think that’s it’s essential to have a good rapor with your models, most of the girls that I photograph are either close personal friends or friends of friends. Many people don’t really realise how awkward it can be to stand infront of the camera and actually take the directions that are being asked of you, so it’s key to put the girls at ease.”

“At the moment, I’ve got a Pentax Spotmatic II. I’ve had it for nearly 2 years now and it is my most beloved possesion. Before I was still mainly shooting with film but using my Holga and a few more lomography type cameras. It wasn’t really till I got my Spotmatic that I really realised how sharp and timeless that film really is. Thinking about it now I really grudge using my digital camera these days.”

“I’m currently at North Glasgow College studying photography, not the obvious choice some may say but the course is really aimed towards film, specifically black and white. We process and develop all film and prints by hand and it’s really opened my eyes to the whole kind of behind the scenes process. There is nothing more satisfying than going out in the morning, finishing what you think is going to be a really nice finished roll of film then going back to process and print your own work in the afternoon.”

“I really have to say a big thank you to a lot of people that have helped me out in so many different ways, Julia Bell – For being my constant model/dress up doll and the amount of times she’s pranced about in pants or not much else for me. Leonora Belcher – close friend and editor of Indicate Magazine, for giving me a shot at Indicate and driving to Troon at ridiculous times in the morning for photoshoots, etc. Kaeleigh Wallace – one of the most outstanding make up artists you will ever meet as well as one of the easiest people to work with! A great find! Murphy - For me constantly stopping him where we’re walking anywhere so that I can take a picture of him “standing infront of that” or making him go out on the rain “cause it’ll be a great shot”. Charlotte Corvi, Heather Pascal and my little sister Tyler for being Flickr celebrity’s and the countless other numbers of my friends that I’ve made prance about infront of the camera for me. Thank you.”

Levi’s Flickr account is more popular than ever before, amassing a highly impressive 100,000 views. Enjoy it yourself, over atBirds & Anchors

I don’t really run the IOTD feature anymore seeing as there are images constantly being pushed through our Tumblr feed, but i’ll make an exception.

Taken by WCNS contributor David Cooper of fellow Shetland photographer Benji Cluness killing time with petrol bombs.

Emma Crichton recently graduated with a First Class BA Hons Degree in Photography from Edinburgh College of Art. Experimenting with different subject matter she is interested in the relationship between people, objects and nature. In terms of the aesthetic, the physical and the emotional.

Emma is currently exhibiting her series ‘I started to laugh…’ in Street Level Gallery Glasgow as part of the group exhibition ‘Futureproof’ which showcases the work of emerging photographers from around Scotland.

Emma says “The images I have made for this series are nostalgic. I am photographing people that I want to hold on to, who are important to me and who I can’t be with all the time. The other elements I have photographed such as the still-lives, animals and landscapes are for me all ultimately related to one another.”

Emma has completed internships with Dazed and Confused magazine and Rankin Photography and is now living and working in London. You can see more of her work at emmacrichton.com.

Ben Cooper appears to have the nack to enter and document the untouched areas of Glasgow. These photos, taken from his High Places collection, show Glasgow in a way the public, practically never get to see. From the top, we have Glasgow Cathedral, Armadillo, Finnieston Crane, Post Office HQ, Inchgreen crane and John Brown crane.

If you enjoy urban exploration and abandonements, have a look through his massive collection of photos.

Colleen McMahon is a 20 year old self taught photographer from Ayr. She has some excellent pieces in her folio. Really liking that diffused glow and the colours she gets in her portraits.

“I picked up my first camera when I was 15 without any idea how to use it – five years on, I’m trying to constantly improve and perfect my photos. I Grew up in South Ayrshire, and hope to move to Australia and New York in the coming months. My biggest inspiration comes from high fashion trends set by the best and colour palettes from surrealists painters.”

“I try to make my work vibrant, energetic and as full of emotion as possible, being self taught I feel I’m constantly out to prove myself. I was Shortlisted to Nikons photographer of the year 2009 had a 4 page spread in Digital Photographer magazine and have been featured in exhibitions in my hometown of Ayr. I am currently working on personal projects and client work, in my local area with loads more exciting work to come.”