Benjamin Turgel

Photography Student at Leeds College of Art ... I am still yet to find my specific genre in Photography. I work within the studio creating Commercial work and portraits, I work in the streets creating documentary work, street photography and landscapes. In the professional eye I hope to see myself working in the commercial or Fashion industry. My main problem in the world of Photography is how little film is being used in the industry. It holds a beauty that would never be able to be achieved by digital.

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Showcasing Charlotte Denton’s AW13 Collection 

Model Elizabeth Tate 

Makeup Aritst Jack Tyson

Photographer Benjamin Turgel 

hair stylist James Oxley 

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Showcasing Charlotte Denton’s AW13 Collection 

Model Elizabeth Tate 

Makeup Aritst Jack Tyson

Photographer Benjamin Turgel 

hair stylist James Oxley 

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Documenting different character traits of male subjects using a double exposure technique and medium format film.

Chav v Religious Christian Boy Off to Church

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Documenting different character traits of male subjects using a double exposure technique and medium format film.

Chav v Religious Christian Boy Off to Church

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Documenting different character traits of male subjects using a double exposure technique and medium format film.

Morning Philosophical Jake v Evening Drunken Jake

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Documenting different character traits of male subjects using a double exposure technique and medium format film.

Morning Philosophical Jake v Evening Drunken Jake

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Documenting different character traits of male subjects using a double exposure technique and medium format film.

Chav v Religious Christian Boy Off to Church

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Secrets of Jewellery book and Final Frames.

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“This watch belonged to my father. My mum bought it for him for his 50th birthday. He wore it a lot, however he passed away when he was 59, I was only 9 at the time. We have kept it ever since he died and my mum wants me to keep it to pass onto my son”. 

Yafit, London

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“I went to visit some friends in Kuwait in 2008, I had met them on a cruise in 2005, but I didn’t know how wealthy they were. They were so rich, they were millionaires, billionaires etc. I stayed there for a week, I had maids looking after me, they also hired out a theme park as a goodbye present for me. I went to see the radio station out there and they thought it was cool that I was British so I got put on the radio. They some how were also connected to the royal family. After living the highlife with luxury cars I was given this enormous suitcase of presents. I was told I couldn’t open it until I got home to London. Eager to open when I arrived home I straight away opened the case. Along with other amazing items inside was a gold pendent with a gold chain. It’s an Arabic coffee pot which is a well-known symbol. It came along with a note “Hi Tash! This is a gift from me and my mum. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Kuwait. Manar.” 

Natasha, Essex

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“My grandpa made this ring for me for my batmitzvah, it was the first item of jewellery he had made me personally. He has been a jeweller for the past 40 or so years and he had a jeweller shop in Glasgow called Smullens for about 20ish years. My dad worked there when he was a teenager to help my grandpa and it inspired him to study jewellery. My Dad opened his own shop in Jerusalem in the 80's. 

The ring is real gold, I think 9 carats but I can’t remember, it’s good quality though. It is encrusted with small rubies and diamonds in a minimalist art deco style.” 

Orly, Manchester

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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This piece of jewellery is extremely special to Aimee. The charm bracelet had been given to her at her Bat-Mitzvah. Her Grandma collected a charm each birthday, before she gave it to Aimee at age 12. The front silver charm shows Moses holding the Ten Commandments, this comes from the Jewish story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God at Mount Sinai. It was found on the floor in Germany, pre holocaust, by Aimee’s Grandpa. She managed to hide it through the whole war and keep it all this time.

The gold charm to the right of the Ten Commandments originally contained a mirror, but the glass sadly went missing. Aimees Grandma found the mirror in the Holocaust whilst she was imprisoned in Theresienstadt concentration camp (often referred to as Terezin). She found the charm and she managed to sneak it with her through her whole journey.

Aimee, London.

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“The following items were part of a brooch given to my great grandmother in 1920. It was a present from a man who had proposed to her. My family was very religious, we think this proposal had been planned after their third date as part of a Jewish arranged marriage. However, I know she didn’t marry him, but he let her keep the present. He was extremely well off and the brooch has around 50 diamonds. 

My great grandmothers daughter (my grandmother) broke it up into pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings in 1973. My great grandmother was 76 when she gave these items to her two grandchildren. I inherited these items in 1987 when my grandmother passed away. I also received loose stones and using these I made white gold earrings and a pendant.” 

Jill, Surrey

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“The following items were part of a brooch given to my great grandmother in 1920. It was a present from a man who had proposed to her. My family was very religious, we think this proposal had been planned after their third date as part of a Jewish arranged marriage. However, I know she didn’t marry him, but he let her keep the present. He was extremely well off and the brooch has around 50 diamonds. 

My great grandmothers daughter (my grandmother) broke it up into pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings in 1973. My great grandmother was 76 when she gave these items to her two grandchildren. I inherited these items in 1987 when my grandmother passed away. I also received loose stones and using these I made white gold earrings and a pendant.” 

Jill, Surrey

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“The following items were part of a brooch given to my great grandmother in 1920. It was a present from a man who had proposed to her. My family was very religious, we think this proposal had been planned after their third date as part of a Jewish arranged marriage. However, I know she didn't marry him, but he let her keep the present. He was extremely well off and the brooch has around 50 diamonds. 

My great grandmothers daughter (my grandmother) broke it up into pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings in 1973. My great grandmother was 76 when she gave these items to her two grandchildren. I inherited these items in 1987 when my grandmother passed away. I also received loose stones and using these I made white gold earrings and a pendant.” 

Jill, Surrey

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.

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“My nana gave me this ring before she died in 1999. I wear it everyday. It was passed down to me and she has asked me to continue to pass it down eventually to my children”. 

Janina, Leeds

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SECRETS OF JEWELLERY

By Benjamin Turgel & Ellis Thynne

An Aura describes an object, which in some sense has a life of its own. It signifies history and the history of the family, for example, a ring that has been passed down generations of a family, holds history. On the surface, the work looks like a commercial campaign that would be found in a ‘high-end’ fashion magazine, such as Vogue. Therefore, in relation to Aura, the point of using these items is in the context chosen and their precious value to people. Hiding poignant pieces, could be described as advertising. Therefore, the documentary photographer Martin Parr’s quote is extremely relevant to this project. 

‘You have to disguise things as entertainment but still leave a message and some poignancy.’ 

Parr, M. 2011.

Designed by Benjamin Turgel and Ellis Thynne as an interdisciplinery collaboration showcasing a hybrid of photography and photoshop creating a high end, luxury jewellery lookbook.