Art Workers Guild 125 Years (Unicorn Press 2009) Craftsmen in their working environments. 130 portraits and interviews by Lara Platman. A project that has covered the width and breadth of the United Kingdom over 2 years. The Book is available to purchase (signed) at £10.00+ £5.00p+p Makes a great christmas present, especially great for those who are looking to commission talented craftsmen in the UK. Contact me to purchase this signed book. There are some examples of my written pages in the book.

THROUGH THE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS AND BOOK FOR SALE Exhibition Prints Unmounted print size 20" x 13" Mounted and in wooden frame with frame size 24" x 20" Exhibition signed Books are £40 ( £35 inc Vat -when purchased at an exhibition) The theatre of the pit lane is something of a magical experience, hidden from the crowds in the grandstand, the drivers, mechanics and engineers all work towards winning the race. My first night time event was the Spa Six Hours where, I fell in love with my Leica Noctilux lens, providing me with such detail from utilising simple car headlamps. Visiting the Monte Carlo Rally Historic I endured the early 4am starts in the snow to capture the cars and people who I now consider to be my friends. Hitching a lift to the FIA World Endurance Championship Series at Le Mans for the 24 hours race, I slept in a car trailer empty of its Ferrari, for some of the day so I could be alert from when I went out shooting at night. A lifestyle editorial piece commissioned for the Nurburgring 24 hour race allowed me to walk around the Nordschleife Forest to witness the motorsport fans. Through the Night is a selection of my favourite photographs from these races. Some commissioned and others taken out of pure curiosity. It has made me understand the beauty of waiting and often allowed me to be part of a team.

ON SALE NOW VIA MY WEBSITE. Please use the CONTACT form to purchase the book: Harris Tweed - from land to street (Frances Lincoln publishing)- on sale now: signed at £25.00+p+p. Various images from the book. Photographs taken in the centenary year of the ORB trademark stamp. I spent one year in the Outer Hebrides making this collection of photographs. Take a look at the book to find out how Tweed is made and who makes it. See my blog for live recordings and interviews. Harris Tweed was used for motor racing suits, fashion and upholstery. Today is once again being used for high fashion, Modern boutique hotel furnishings and Tweed suits are worn at motor racing events. http://www.franceslincoln.co.uk/en/C/0/Book/3010/Harris_Tweed.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-15480309 http://www.wellcultured.com/fashion/1329/review-harris-tweed-from-land-to-street

This gallery contains a selection of photographs that appear within the book 'Spirit of Place - the distilleries of Scotland', taken with the Leica S2 and are by Lara Platman. Spirit of Place, the Distilleries of Scotland. Published by Frances Lincoln 2015. A wide-ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland’s distilleries, with text by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean and photographs by Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald. Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the ‘cultural terroir’ of the country's fifty greatest distilleries; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such an exquisite range of whiskies. Specially commisioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes and communities through the changing seasons, as well as portraits of those craftsmen who work there, and the fabric of the buildings themselves. Spirit of Place is a unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky, from the world's greatest expert on the subject. The perfect gift for anyone planning a tour of Scotland's distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home. You can purchase a copy of the book from Lara Platman by using the contact page. All photographs are for sale at £800.00 unframed plus £5.00P+P

AS SEEN IN SEPTEMBER EDITION OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE. REALTO FISH MARKET VENICE, ITALY. OPEN FROM 6AM TO 1PM TUESDAY TO SATURDAY. THESE PHOTOS ARE TAKEN AT 5-7 AM EVERY MORNING. THE MALE PORTRAIT IS NINO ZANI, THE HEAD OF THE MARKET, THE LADIES IN THE PHOTOS ARE HIS CUSTOMERS. I HAVE CAPTIONS FOR EACH AND A WRITTEN STORY TO ACCOMPANY THE PHOTOS. ALL PHOTOS TAKEN WITH APPROVAL OF THE FISH MARKET STAFF.