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MEET OUR FEB SPEAKER, EUAN ANDERSON!

We're pleased this month to welcome Glasgow photographer Euan Anderson to the stage! Many from the CM Glasgow community will recognise Euan from his work, as well as his time on our volunteer team as our chapter photographer.

Euan is a Glasgow-based photographer, juggling his time among advertising, fashion, and food and drinks photography. With 16 years in the industry, Euan's journey has touched various sectors, from press and journalism to the glitz of fashion and cosmetics advertising.

A Native Glaswegian, Euan is keen on supporting the local industry. In 2022, he opened Cove One Studios, boosting Glasgow's reputation in Scotland as a go-to spot for high-end photoshoots and a place for nurturing new talent. At our event on Friday, February 23rd (register here) Euan will be in front of the camera on stage at ALT agency to talking about social media's impact on how we read the visual images we see daily.

How does the surge in the frequency of imagery in our daily lives impact our interpretation of it? How does this shift in appetite serve as a positive for those in the creative field? Does it mean a potential loss of local cultural uniqueness?

This is sure to be a topical and fascinating talk! If you've not got your ticket yet, be sure to register as spaces are limited! ************** For those who do not know Euan already, we asked him to share a few things about himself with us:

What are you motivated by? What’s your motivation? Who inspires you?

16 years ago I would have answered I was motivated purely by a passion for photography and the world it opened to me. I was motivated to reach a wider audience to show my work and was inspired by the great photographers, Bailey, Watson and Avedon etc. Nowadays though, the answer to all 3 is my girls, my wife Kim and kids Sophie and Emily. Though the old answer still plays a large part.

What’s a typical day like for you?

Too short. My days change constantly and a lot of the time very quickly and at short notice, The only constant is that it feel like there are never quite enough hours. I run 2 businesses and have young family, so maybe that’ll change someday.

Tunnocks Tea Cakes or Caramel Wafers?

Caramel Wafer every time

Lastly, if you could describe Glasgow in one word, what would it be?

Complicated ************** And there you have it! Get your ticket and we'll see you there!

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