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My name is Rosa.
I am nineteen.
I tell stories.
My love for photography came on so fast that I think I'm still catching up with it.

I create with Aspen, my Nikon D40; Acer, my Minolta x300; and Maple, my Fujifilm Instax 210.

Please contact me before using my work. I don't bite.
Feel free to Flickrmail me.

my one hundred days of summer, with Rona Keller.

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Features and Exhibitions:

Magical Norfolk, exhibition, June - July 2010
Breckland Photography, exhibition, September - October 2010
Rosa Joy, solo exhibition, July 2011

Pants and Pictures, blog, July 2010
My Thoughts On Things, blog, November 2010
xaXor, blog, October 2011
Photography Blogger, blog, October 2011

Racing Minds, magazine, July 2010
Racing Minds, magazine, September 2010
Cupcake*, magazine, December 2010
Racing Minds, magazine, May 2011
Token, magazine, May 2011
Practical Photoshop, magazine, August 2011
Never Lazy, magazine, September 2011
Javertime, magazine, November 2011
The Unexposed, magazine, February 2012
Golden Age, magazine, March 2012
Lost Freedom, magazine, coming soon
Sincerely Yours, magazine, coming soon

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thank you so much Derek for the pro-account!
instax by Kay

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    mirɑ. says:

    "This is far long over due.

    Rosa is this inspirational photographer who I have always looked up to.
    Each one of her photos has a story hidden beneath and this is what gives her photos true depth and feeling.

    There is no other simple way to say that her photography will bring her to places far beyond her imaginations."

    30th December, 2011

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    Hani Eriani says:

    "Rosa, I know you have read these.

    I know your photostream for the first time in the beginning 2010. You undoubtedly inspire me. Since I know you I make tumblr account so I can reach you and ask you a question. Through my time knowing you I watch you grow and you become better and better.

    Thank you for accepting me as your friend here. You're really kind to a person like me who is new in photography. You've been one of my biggest inspiration and you will always be.

    :DD"

    19th December, 2011

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    ashley ree says:

    "i haven't known Rosa's photostream for too long, just a couple of months tops, but in this short period I have learnt many things from her.
    Her pictures are always sheer perfection. She is so good at using light and location, and her composition are always brilliant.
    Rosa is an amazing photographer, keep up with her photography work, you wouldn't be disappointed."

    26th June, 2011

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    Olivia May. says:

    "Rosa, you have one of the most inspiring streams I have ever come across. I could fave every one of yours photos (and I'm sure I have haha!) You are amazingly talented and beautiful. I hope you never stop posting. :)"

    17th March, 2011

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    The girl. Amelia. says:

    "there are certain people in this world
    who deserve the world given to them
    rosa is one of those
    she's modest and beautiful
    her photographs have effected me maybe more than any others
    this is something that she knows from my various pourings of emotion about her work
    i think she is an absoutely wonderful, photographer, writer and person
    i'd love to see her get the best she possibly could
    because she honestly deseves it"

    4th December, 2010

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    SuperPipo2010 says:

    "Rosa rosa rosa....It's time for me to write you one of these!

    I remember the day I saw your stream for the first time. I was new on flickr, had my camera for about a week and had zero experience on photography. And then I saw your stream....and my jaw droped. I never saw someone who captures light, colors, tones, emotion and locations so wonderful and beautiful as you did.
    I am so thankful that I saw your stream. You are one of those people on here who is able to touch me with they photographs. And I really mean it!

    Rosa....please never never never stop being so amazing. I look up to you miss!"

    1st October, 2010

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    Eduardo Acierno says:

    "rosa

    i've been thinking about writting you one of these for a while
    and you finally added me as a contact :D *yaaaay*

    you're an AMAZING photographer
    i loove the way you capture light, and beauty in such simple things,
    they make the world seem soooooo beautiful and fantastic

    you're one of my fave contacts, and i always love looking at your stream and faving your pictures and such.
    you seriously inspire me so much

    Keep up the GREAT work,

    Eduardo"

    22nd September, 2010

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    Erikafika says:

    "I've been following your work for quite some time now and it's an absolute delight every time you post a new photo.

    You were really great when I first found your photostream but you just keep getting better and better! Your constant improvement is a huge inspiration and motivation for me.

    And on top of all this you seem like a really nice person. I like your personal descriptions that you some times have, and you always give feedback, which I really appreciate.

    You're a brilliant photografer and I'm looking forward to see what you come up with next!"

    3rd August, 2010

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    Luminous Lu says:

    "I don't usually write testimonials, because I'm never sure of what to say in order not to feel... fangirlish. But I simply had to write one about Rosa, because she is so incredibly inspiring.

    I came across Rosa's photography on a couple of tumblr pages, and fell immediately in love. So after a couple of weeks of lurking and geeking over her photostream, I decided to add her as a contact and now she is one of my biggest references on Flickr.

    Rosa's work is simply stunning. She captures reality with such magic, so adorably whimsical, that I find myself wanting to live that life, have those friends, see those places. I love how her shots are soft, yet so powerful, so completely full of emotions. It's never halfway, it's always a complete myriad of feelings.

    Rosa's photography is truly inspiring. It has made me want to try harder, be better, be more humble and especially, give myself to my art the way she does."

    2nd August, 2010

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    alesha joy says:

    "Rosa Joy!! I have wanted to write you a testimonial for a while now and I just saw that you added me so wowww here it is!! :)
    Firstly I must add that my middle name is joy so I feel an instant friendship already haha.

    Now I hardly know where to start. Rosa is incredible. She has such an elegance and grace about her and her work that is very rare. She is also a fantastic writer (I have found her blog on occasion) and from what I hear quite talented musically also. What a gem!

    Rosa knows a lot about what makes a photo good. She has the unique poses, the interesting locations, the wonderful compositions and the lovely tones down pat. She is also a really lovely person.
    I cant say enough about how great I think she is, definitely one of my faves on flickr.

    Thanks for the inspiration Rosa, please stay true to yourself follow your dreams. :)"

    30th July, 2010

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    rachael hyde says:

    "Rosa Joy's pictures bring joy to my day (pun intended, haha). Her use of light, her tones, and well just about everything makes me feel so much better all the time. Her photos have a life to them which can not be replicated by anyone but herself.

    Not only are your pictures just beautiful, just you are too. Rosa is such a beautiful person, both inside and out. I'm so glad I know her.

    She is an inspiration."

    25th July, 2010

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    N.Carmona says:

    "For no particular reason, today I went on light box and looked through your stream. With every click, I fell deeper into a state of awe. I couldn't believe how beautiful each of the photographs was. I had to hold myself back from faveing them and decided that instead, I was to write a testimonial.

    Rosa's work is incredibly inspiring. Even though many themes and locations repeat throughout her stream, she never fails to give each piece of work its own air of uniqueness. Her beautiful portrayal of the outdoors make me wish I lived in her photographs. Her color coordination always works well, and though I'm sure that it's been coldly calculated, seems natural. The simplicity in her work is invariably underlined by deep emotion and meaning. Her portraits tell a story. Rosa's photography is art.

    A picture is worth a thousand words, though; go check out her stream."

    16th July, 2010

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    Lina A.. says:

    "Rosa Joy is not only an amazing photographer who captures stunning moments.She is an artist , a writer, but most of all a person with a beautiful mind and soul. Rosa is my favorite photographer and a huge inspiration to many . She sees photography as art, not as a hobby or work. Her camera is her paintbrush, and the world is her canvas. The colors will follow. Rosa has affected many people,including me, with her wonderful photos and emotions,creating a unforgettable sense. Thank you,Rosa, for appreciating the world as you do and sharing it with us."

    6th July, 2010

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    sopranosflight says:

    "Rosa's photographs are what changed my view of photography.

    Through obsessing over her stream, I learned about light and tones and body language and taking ordinary spots that I see every day and making them beautiful places. Because she does that, and it amazes me.

    Rosa is probably my favorite photographer on flickr, because she shares so much of her world through her pictures and descriptions, and because her photographs are never less than breathtaking. I always think I have a favorite, and then she posts another one that I find room in my heart to like even more.

    I want to cover my walls in her pictures, as weird as that sounds. I love them."

    4th July, 2010

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    julia.schmidt says:

    "Rosa is many things. She is an amazing photographer. She is very pretty. And she is also a very nice person.

    and i think i died when you added me today.

    Everything you do is amazing. from your 100 days of summer, to things you post here on your normal stream, everything inspires me like crazy.

    also, you are a very nice person. you let people know when you appreciate something, and you give very nice feedback .

    rosa, you are very sweet and kind, and i look forward seeing work from you in the future :)

    xx
    julia"

    29th June, 2010

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    rikkims says:

    "Rosa, you take incredibly beautiful photographs. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. I always enjoy looking at your pictures and even more reading the descriptions you write with them. You have such a beautiful mind and I love your writing just as much as your photos. I love the way you capture your emotions in them too, its so inspiring.
    You really are amazing."

    21st June, 2010

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    nicolette clara says:

    "Rosa's photography is so beautiful and fantastic.
    Your photos are great,and show what a vibrant talent you have at taking wonderful photographs :)

    - from nicolette ♥"

    11th June, 2010

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    {v.agnes} says:

    "Hi!
    All your pictures are so amazingly GORGEOUS.I'm seriously in awe. You inspire me."

    26th May, 2010

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    neatmummy says:

    "Rosa's photography is full of feeling. She is emotional girl that puts her emotions to the photos as well. Her photos always arouse feelings. Some of the photos are provided with a long description which sometimes deals with her life and the feelings which the image depicts. She is a wonderful contact too with a bunch of new and wonderful ideas and posts. You can see her commenting your photos at times as well. I really recommend following her. :)"

    24th May, 2010

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    kay rodriguez says:

    "rosa is my favorite person on flickr. no lie. not only is she an extremely talented photographer, but she is a great musician and friend as well :) she is so beautiful and she has a way of showing any and every emotion through her photos. she has been there for me when i hit some really tough points in my life and i really believe she will continue to support and inspire me through everything she does.

    rosa is such a beautiful person, inside and out, and her photography really shows off the radiance and brilliance that is uniquely hers."

    11th May, 2010

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    Bex Photography (Bek Walker) says:

    "Rosa is one of those people, with a beautiful heart, a beautiful mind, a beautiful soul, which in all makes her the most beautiful person around. She is an amazing artist, who never falls short of showing her lovely personality by dropping a comment, favouriting or noting my work or anyone’s work for that matter. Rosa you are so genuine, honest and gosh I find it the biggest privilege ever just when you leave comments on my work! You are one of my biggest inspirations; you have this amazing mind, in the way that you see this world. You capture it in a unique perspective, leaving everyone wanting so much… so we patiently wait until you let us take a glimpse of your life, how you interrupt it, and then you portray it in such elegance.
    In all, what I’m trying to say is..
    You are amazing
    Your work is amazing
    And I’m purely amazed that I get the opportunity to meet you, and view your gorgeous stream

    Xxx B"

    19th April, 2010

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    dls_ says:

    "Rosa is such an inspiration..I know many people must say that, but it's the absolute truth.
    Everything she does is thought out, and has real meaning..feeling..emotion..depth..talent..beauty.
    Her work reflects on her; it's beautiful from the outside to within, and she does have a big heart.
    It's been a priviledge and pleasure to talk to her, and I must say; she's the nicest, honest, and loveliest person.
    You can tell she's real..everything about her..you can tell that by just looking at one of the many photos on her stream and reading what those descriptions pour out from her heart.
    She's deffinately one of my favorite photographers on here, and I aspire to grow like her..have the love and determination..and passion for photography as she does.
    So if you haven't added her as a contact yet.. you should.
    We love you so much Rosa, and thank you for letting us see the beauty you create.

    ~Diana ;]"

    18th April, 2010

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    PostcardsFromHome says:

    "I would love to see how Rosa sees the world. Her photography gives us only a glimpse and it seems so indescribably beautiful from her eyes. She manages to capture every moment with all its beauty. Every picture contains a story, a feeling, a tiny spec of hope. Every picture is truly Rosa.
    :)"

    16th April, 2010

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    Elizabeth.Brooke says:

    "Rosa has a beautiful way of showing emotions and ideas in the most natural sense; her photos are lovely but have a relaxed, intimate feel about them. She has tons of talent, and i can't wait to see what she produces next. :)"

    3rd April, 2010

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    emily scherz says:

    "She's creative.
    The end.
    I don't know how she does it, but her photos are so personal. They tell stories of her life. They tell stories of things she doesn't want to say outrightly, so they say it for her. They're perception, love, the last remnants of tea at the bottom of a mug.
    Her photography is beautiful. She's beautiful.
    The end."

    30th March, 2010

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    forgetmenotdarling says:

    "Rosa's photostream is an absolute dream. She has a way of captivating so much beauty within each photo, sending any viewer into reverie. So much talent (and a great flickr contact, too!)"

    25th March, 2010

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    rawrrrxamanda says:

    "I've been Rosa's contact for a while now, and I just love her pictures. They are amazing, and they really show how she's feeling at the moment. Also, I think she is a genuinely nice and down to earth person and I can't wait to see what the future holds for her!"

    23rd March, 2010

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    sleepymazzZ says:

    "I wish that I had found Rosa's stream sooner, she is so insanely talented!
    The colours in her pictures are always beautiful and her ideas make me smile.
    Asides from her lovely photos, she also has an inspirational attitude towards life, and although she is a much better photographer than I am, she takes the time to write nice, thoughtful comments for me, which brighten up my day! :)"

    23rd March, 2010

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    crashbangsqueak says:

    "Every photo combines so much emotion with a soft subtle edge. All of Rosa's photos have a unique style that ties them together, yet individually each photo is so powerful and so thoughtful that most people could only ever dream of reaching her abilities.

    I really love your work and wish you every success with your photos :)"

    21st March, 2010

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    Michael Vdk says:

    "she has this simplicity that makes wonder.

    and leaves us in a sense of wonderment"

    13th March, 2010

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    Until_you says:

    "everything about this girls stream is beautiful. it is probably singlehandedly the most personal stream ive been on.everything is so real and emotive its amazing.She puts her all in her photographs and you can see it.Shes one of the sweetest people to talk to and one of my favorite contacts. her comments always meant alot to me. shes all heart."

    16th February, 2010

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    Ingela Furustig says:

    "Sometimes I get a little intimidated writing testimonials because I never seem to have the right words. Any word, sometimes, is the most right word than to leave words unsaid...You're work is stunning and pure. It shows your real and honest and you shouldn't ever change a thing."

    18th January, 2010

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    Carl C. () says:

    "Rosa is such a talented, mature, honest, brave and beautiful photographer. At only 17 years old, she is packed with an explosive imagination, philosophical vision, enormous amount of energy, strong sense of beauty and a drive for perfection. Watch out world, Rosa is coming!"

    17th January, 2010

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    Divine Spark says:

    "I think that Rosa is one of the most lovely talented Young ladies I have found on flickr! I'm inspired by her work EVERY time she posts. Her photography is so unique and perfect in so many ways and she makes me smile everytime I get a comment from her :)"

    7th January, 2010

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    Burnsland (Steve Burns) says:

    "I love Rosa's vision - such unique photos that are always enjoyable to see. And she has a winning smile, which makes her self portraits a delight. I always enjoy seeing her photos! So nice to see her growing as a photographer."

    6th January, 2010

Name:
Rosa Furneaux
Joined:
March 2009
Hometown:
Norfolk, England
Currently:
Canterbury, England
I am:
Female and Taken
Website:
rosajoy.com