Paula Smith is an award winning freelance photographer. She works to capture images that communicate life’s moments, messages and memories. As a Londoner born and bred, she’s influenced by London’s diversity and vibrancy and has developed an interest in photography and the world from an early age. She initially trained in environmental sciences and took up a career in sustainable development. This only fuelled her passion for photography further as the desire to visually record life and landscapes took over. Today, Paula provides a range of photographic services to individuals and organisations including: Corporate, PR, event, product, portraiture and travel and landscape imagery.
Her photography is held by numerous private and corporate collectors around the world.
Waltham Forest Hockey Club
Waltham Forest Hockey Club plays competitive yet fun field hockey all over London and East England. Based in Walthamstow they have 4 men’s and 4 women’s hockey teams, as well as a mixed side and a youth section. They train every week on Tuesdays (ladies), Wednesdays (men) 8.00pm to 10pm. More information can be found at their... Read more >
Hadri Taekwondo
Hadri Taekwondo Academy was formed by Master Esrar Ahmed back in 1994. They offer classes in Walthamstow and Leytonstone for all ages and skill levels from complete beginners to British Taekwondo Champions. The ‘Little Dragons’ (ages 6-9) meet Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm, with Junior & Adults right afterwards, at The Asian Centre, 18 Orford Rd, Walthamstow,... Read more >
Waltham Forest Volleyball Club
Waltham Forest Volleyball Club is a unisex club providing training for adults and juniors of mixed ability. The Club competes in the London Volleyball League and National Championships. They train Thursdays 8pm-10pm at Leyton Sixth Form College. Further information about the club visit here. More about the photographer: www.paulasmith.co.uk Read more >
Weight Lifting at Pumps Gym
Pumps Gym, Walthamstow, has long been a destination for those into serious weight lifting in East London. Athletes, power lifters, body builders and those who want the fitness benefits of lifting free weights will be more than welcome here. Pumps Gym is at 282 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17. It’s open daily and can be contacted... Read more >
Teenagers and marshes
Images highlighting the wilderness to be found within Waltham Forest; from Walthamstow Marshes to the trees of Epping, it’s a reminder just how lucky we are to escape the built environment right on our doorstep. And for the exhibition I’m showing for the first time portraits taken from the ‘My Kinda Grinding’ Youth Project, based... Read more >
Lea Bridge Conversation Volunteers (LBCV)
Lea Bridge Conversation Volunteers (LBCV) have been going for over 25 years doing practical conservation work in the Lee Valley Regional Park and London Borough of Waltham Forest. They meet 10am first Sunday of the month. www.paulasmith.co.uk Read more >