Dawn Bowery Photography
Boxer Audley Harrison wins Prizefighter for a second time
I knew little about boxing when I first met Audley Harrison, so having the opportunity to photograph him during his training session was a learning experience! The shoot was for my California Dreaming: Real life stories of Brits in LA book which features inspiring Brits who are left Blighty for LA.The atmosphere was incredible in [...]
Pine Trader Antiques in Summerland
Last weekend I visited the owners of Pine Trader Antiques in Santa Ynez. It was such a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of LA. So close yet a world away! We spent a few hours watching the Rodeo, something I had never done before. If was fascinating to see these real cowboys demonstrate [...]
Salon Nuuvo: Los Angeles top hair salon
Salon Nuuvo owner Raychel Harrison has created a high end salon where every detail has been designed to perfection and the quality of services offered here also match this ethic. The residents of Calabasas are in for a treat, but those of you living in LA can visit too – its only 30 minutes from [...]
Rediscovering Los Angeles
What initially drew me to photography was street photography and people. I found that when I travelled to a new and far away land I felt invisible and everything and everyone in front of me was fascinating! Every twist and turn on the street was exciting and I loved looking at my new environment differently. [...]
Levitation and creative photography
Something that I am really loving is creating an image around a story and pushing the limits of photography. It is wonderful when people are looking at the resulting image and wondering how it was created. Its the best compliment! Here are some recent images from shoots in London and LA. Thank you to Brooke [...]
Pine Trader: European Antique furniture shoot
I am always in my absolute element when I’m photographing the beautiful antique furniture at Pine Trader while sipping on a freshly made cup of English tea made by Clive Markey the owner. The place is a treasure trove of individually hand crafted antique furniture, and when I think I have seen everything, I continue [...]
Compton Cricket Club with Nick Compton
The “Homies and the POPz” Compton Cricket Club , (CCC) is based in Los Angeles. They are the only all American born cricket team in the world today. They are dubbed “America’s Team” and global “US Ambassadors” of Good Will and Peace of the sporting world of Cricket, and play amateur competition in local Los [...]
California Dreaming: Real Life Stories of Brits in LA
There are so many British people now living in LA, following their dreams and seeking opportunity. It takes a certain type of person to have the courage and motivation to leave their home in England behind and embark on a new life in the big city of Los Angeles. To some it is too frightening [...]