PHOTOGRAPHY is an art, it's not only about capturing something beautiful or inspiring it's about creation and expression.

This young Nailsworth-based fashion photographer uses the Cotswold countryside as inspiration for her stylish images.

Grace Delnevo, 22, got her first camera at the age of three, but her true style and passion didn't emerge until she started Cirencester College.

" The photos I took to begin with these were mostly landscapes because I love the area I live in but as much as I loved landscapes it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to shoot fashion," said Grace.

"There are many fashion businesses based in the area, but there were only a few fashion photographers.

"I soon started asking my friends to model for me and started putting on fashion shoots of my own.

"It took a lot of time and practice but I was able to turn my love of fashion and photography into a business.

Grace's usual clients are local fashion brands and she has worked with clients such as Harris Rae, Keith Scarrott and Frank & Doll.

"Cotswold fashion really fits to my style of photography because I love to incorporate the area around me into my images," said Grace.

"I love finding new people to work with, working outside and finding the perfect location as it's always fun.

"The Cotswolds is so varied, I love a day wandering round a small town discovering all the shops and brands it has to offer."

See her work here.