Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) alumna Camilla Murray has been named a finalist in this year’s prestigious Association of Photographers (AOP) Emerging Talent Awards.
Camilla, who graduated from AUB’s MA Photography course, has earned recognition for her striking observational documentary work. This latest accolade highlights her ongoing creative success within the professional photography industry, building on a strong foundation established during her time studying at AUB.
Back in 2019 while completing her studies, Camilla’s exceptional eye was already turning heads when she secured a win in the AOP Student Awards, establishing her trajectory as an exciting rising talent in documentary storytelling.
“It’s such an honour to be selected as a finalist in the AOP Emerging Talent Awards," says Camilla. "My time on the MA Photography course at AUB was hugely influential in helping me define my visual voice and develop my approach to observational documentary work.
"Having that support during my studies, and winning an AOP Student Award back then, gave me the confidence to keep pushing my creative boundaries."
Professor Paul Wenham-Clarke, Course Leader for MA Photography at AUB, comments, “It is wonderful to see Camilla's talent recognised once again by the Association of Photographers. Her work explores gender and identity in modern Britain.
"It’s wonderful to see her progressing from winning the AOP Student Awards during her studies to becoming a finalist in the Emerging Talent category, which reflects her dedication and creative momentum. We are immensely proud of her continued success.”
The AOP Awards are widely regarded as one of the industry's most esteemed benchmarks for creative excellence, celebrating exceptional photography talent from both emerging and established professionals across the UK and beyond.
Reflecting on her journey from AUB student success to national finalist, Camilla’s work continues to showcase the rigorous creative exploration and technical mastery championed across AUB’s photography courses.
