Swimmer stories
Swimmer stories was born from the cold water and the stories within this journal are deeply treasured. It holds stories from 11 cold water swimmers from 11 different locations around Cornwall and Devon. Swimmer stories seeks to promote positive cold water diaries and conversations. A 132 page perfect bound journal with 160gsm FSC Recycled Certified matte paper (some pages may show recycled flecks). This is Volume 1 and the sales of this journal will go towards the production of Volume 2. I thank all of the swimmers who trusted this journal and so many other swimmers I met along the way.
All content within the journal is written and photographed by Alice Bray, unless stated otherwise.
Swimmer stories, volume 1
£22 ( +£3.00 UK delivery )
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If you are interested in being involved in volume 2, please get in contact - alicebrayphotography@gmail.com
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Testimonials from the swimmers below.
“How to describe the images... WOW. They are so clear and capture the feeling of how I feel in the sea. As a person who used to hate photos with me in and never got changed into a swimsuit in front of people these were life affirming for me. I know that sounds deep but the joy I had looking at the photos and liking myself in them and how Alice captured me was mind blowing. So talented.
By being part of this swimming project, it makes me feel part of a wider community and to share my passion for swimming is an honour. If someone looks at the photos and it gives them something they want to try then that’s a win.
Alice is a kind and gentle person who has an obvious love for the sea and what she does. I was a very nervous model but she soon put me at ease and was then able to capture beautiful photos.
I am totally thrilled to have met her and hope we can meet up for more shoots...what am I saying, just amazing.”
“I met Alice via Instagram when she put at a request for swimmers to take part in her uni project. I immediately found Alice easy to communicate via social media and this was the same when I met her in person.
She is very friendly, professional and easy to get on with. Having someone take photos of me was a new experience and Alice made me feel at ease and ensured it was an enjoyable experience. I love the images she has captured of me whilst in the water, images that I would never have if not for her photography skills.
I would highly recommend Alice as a photographer and hope I get the opportunity to work with her again. Thank you.”
“I had a wonderful time on the shoot with Alice. She made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera, and as a fellow water woman I felt she really understood the environment we were shooting in, and she captured my relationship with the water perfectly. And we had fun!”
“There is something rather special about Alice Bray. I feel like she captured my soul; not just in her photos but in the time we spent together. She was by my side witnessing me rather than being a ‘photographer’. She had really thought about our shoot before we met. She had read the blog I write about how swimming helps me to live the grief of loosing my only child.
I felt cared for. She gently and calmly let my story unfurl. I feel so lucky to have have met Alice so early on in her career. One to watch!”