ARTISTS BEHIND THE LENS: ALEXANDRA VALENTI

Ever spot hints of a yellow handbag in the distance, through a crowd of dull, uniform, black business suits? Or perhaps a beautiful pattern of purples on an umbrella during the rainiest, greyest day? A hint of colour can do wonders - and Alexandra Valenti's work brings out the entire meaning of this for all eyes to see. Photos, telling a larger story.

Adding paint to a photograph sounds like a simple concept, it could perhaps take you back to those pre-school, fingerpainting days. But if done right, as Alexandra has without-a-doubt proven to do with her extensive portfolio, it could do as little as erupt some inspiration within. Who would argue against a little splash of colour in life anyways?

Now, the best thing about Alexandra - take away the whole 'paint' technique from her photos, and you've still got an incredibly talented wizard behind the lens. Her many different pieces of work can be found at www.AlexandraValenti.com.

ARTISTS BEHIND THE LENS: NIRRIMI

Nirrimi, a 19 year old teenage gypsy with a camera in her hands and the entire world at her feet. Google her. Prepare to be inspired and amazed by her. And then check out her beautiful blog space here.

ALICE MEETS ANNIE

Through the camera lens and pages of Vouge stands the gorgeous blue-eyed Natalia Vodianova dressed rather sensibly. Annie Leibovitz has done a stunning job capturing both the non-sense of Wonderland and the alluring clothing from some top designers.