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Selina Mayer

@selinkamayer.bsky.social

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Artist. Analogue photographer. Queer, neurodivergent, spoonie. London. "If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" she/they https://linktr.ee/selinkamayer

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Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · 28d

Completely agree!

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · 29d

I just find most gear conversations insufferably dull unless they also incorporate discussion of the artistry as well.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · 29d

This is an excellent read.

Ben Rains @benrains.bsky.social · 29d

William Mortensen's commentary about photographers becoming preoccupied with and distracted by the technical aspects of photography at the expense of creating art.
benrains.substack.com/p/photograph...
#photohistory #vintagephotography #williammortensen #portraitphotography

Photographic Follies

William Mortensen's Dual Substance of Art

benrains.substack.com

Reposted by Selina Mayer

Ben Rains @benrains.bsky.social · Sep 11

Photographer and occasional model Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social in the studio (2014).
#photography #portraitphotography #artnude #selinamayer #benrains

A black and white photograph of a nude model lying on their back on a wood floor. The model is illuminated by direct sunlight coming in from a nearby window.

Reposted by Selina Mayer

Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · Sep 10

I prefer not to speak.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 31

Gastroenteritis sucks.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 24

Witches are not so delicate (Valyrkjan & Icelandic Selkie), June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 24

Darkroom day.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Self portrait in Venice, May 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Vǫlur in the Witch House (Valyrkjan), June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 21

You're making me cry over here 😭 we WILL make it happen one way or another.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 21

Every day ❤️💔😭

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 21

Throwback to 2015 with one of my favourite people, the iconic @jacs-not-jazz.bsky.social

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 20

Self portrait in Venice, May 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Iceland, June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 18

London Trans Pride, July 2025

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 17

Cementiri de Poblenou, April 2025

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 16

London Trans Pride, June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Iceland, June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tbh I don't think they would let me in right now anyway! But yes, I can't believe it's been nearly a decade.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you to @benrains.bsky.social for the intro and the location!

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Throwback to 2016 with the delightful Sharnayla in Bloomington, Indiana.

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 13

You have witchcraft in your lips (Icelandic Selkie), June 2024

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you!

Selina Mayer @selinkamayer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Self portrait in Venice, May 2024