A person with curly hair and red lipstick sits on a black and white checkered kitchen floor. They wear a navy blue and white polka dot dress and red-soled high heels.

Charlotte Rutherford's photography reminds us that anything is possible

Words: Billie Muraben
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Date: 19 February 2015; Work
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Charlotte Rutherford’s photography is fun, bright and tinged with humour and 1980s sass. Shooting editorial for the likes of Vice and Tank magazine and look-books for Lazy Oaf and Baby G, the self-taught photographer maintains an aesthetic that is both well-informed and original. She cites David LaChapelle and Pierre et Gilles as major influences on her work, saying that they prove the encouraging dictum “OK cool, you can do like ANYTHING.” I couldn’t agree more.

Three people pose against a red background with a large white circle. They are surrounded by colourful accessories, including a giant inflatable banana, a purple foam finger, and several basketballs. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: JumpFromPaper

Two people float on their backs in a bright blue swimming pool. They are surrounded by colourful pool noodles and three stylised, illustrated handbags. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: JumpFromPaper

Three people pose against a pink background in a collage that blends photography with 2D illustration. They wear white and black athletic clothing and carry illustrated bags, while baseballs and bats fly through the scene. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: JumpFromPaper

A person sits on the edge of a white metal bed, looking at the camera. They wear a red and white striped dress and fluffy blue slippers with white rabbit faces. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: Coco Fennel

A person with curly hair poses against a bright orange background, wearing a black outfit adorned with gold glitter stars. They crouch with one hand to their chin, wearing chunky black platform heels. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: Coco Fennel

A person with voluminous ginger hair and bold blue and orange eyeshadow looks directly at the camera. They wear a bright orange cap, large gold hoop earrings, and a chunky gold chain over a black leather jacket. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: Funky Monkey!!!

A person in a bold outfit poses on a skateboard against a red brick wall. They wear a wide-brimmed pink hat, a blue scarf, and a black bodysuit adorned with colourful circular patches. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: Funky Monkey!!!

Two people sit on a bed in a room with floral wallpaper and pink lighting. One wears a black T-shirt that reads “NOT NORMAL”, while the other wears a white T-shirt that reads “SAME DAY DIFFERENT SHIT”. — Above
Charlotte Rutherford: Lazy Oaf look-book

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About the Author

Billie Muraben

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Billie studied illustration at Camberwell College of Art before completing an MA in Visual Communication at the Royal College of Art. She joined It’s Nice That as a Freelance Editorial Assistant back in January 2015 and continues to work with us on a freelance basis.

Charlotte Rutherford's photography reminds us that anything is possible

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