Students’ new venture will be picture perfect

Two A-level students have formed a photography and cinematic business venture despite the coronavirus pandemic.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th May 2020, 09:45 BST
Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.

Chrissie Tilney, from Market Weighton, and Ellie Pickering, who hails from Nawton Beadlam, have created ‘Flare and Mortal’ Productions.

The York College students are now the co-founders/creative directors of a short film and collection of photographs based on the work of the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.

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The students said: “Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, we decided to take a huge leap of faith and begin developing our photography and cinematic production company from scratch, with very little money and business experience.

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Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Chrissie Tilney and Ellie Pickering were inspired by the late Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh.

“We were in discussions with a local art gallery and arts centre about displaying our work. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled until further notice.

“This has, of course, caused much disappointment and is a setback to our blossoming business.”

The students work can now be see via their website.

Visit www.flareandmortal.com to find out more about their venture.

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