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MCB Photographer of the month: Simone Quentin de Manson

This month's mcb Photographer profile is Simone Quentin de Manson. Based in Christchurch, Simone is an exceptional photographer and freelance designer!

1. What I can’t live without in my camera bag is... My Camera! Often if I am going out and am limited on space all that comes with me is my camera with its 50mm fixed lens, in a plastic bag with a jersey wrapped around it. Sometimes my camera bag is just too big.

2. My idea of a perfect Sunday is… Start with a nice coffee and pancakes, followed by a mountain bike ride, come home do some garden and then collapse on the sofa with my knitting. I'm very lucky, this is what most of my Sundays are like.

3. The best thing about New Zealand is… Everything; the closeness of the great outdoors, the people, the light, the food.. yeah pretty happy really.

4. What makes me laugh out loud is… My cats, my partner and Douglas Adams.

5. In five years I hope to be… Still doing what I am doing but with more creating and photography. Oh and a really good mountain biker... cause I'm not.. yet.

Above: Simone Quentin de Manson. To see Simone's portfolio click here.

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