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The Shorty Interview
with Georgina Godfree

What's your best tweet?
I have lots to choose from! Probably ones with my Flickr link - they allow me to show people my photographs, which is something I like doing.
What are six things you could never do without?
Photography, Computer, Mobile, Family, Friends & Mussels in garlic butter!
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I advertise my business on there, network with other professional photographers and post things that help students alike.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
I love yFrog image sharing. I love being able to upload and post a photograph instantly.
Twitter or Facebook?
It depends on what you want. Facebook is good for long conversations and arranging events, Twitter is good for sharing short things quickly.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Stuart Baggs, THE BRAND.
What feature should Twitter add?
Gaming! I think people would spend more time on the site, playing games, but also keeping up with their followers at the same time.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Tim Rice-Oxley from Keane - I love his music and I think his posts would be insightful and show a different perspective on the world.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
"Because" - 'becos' just doesn't look right to me! Also, "at the moment" to 'atm', unless I really have to!
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Yes! Harry Maxwell from Young Apprentice - He's a brilliant entrepreneur and it would be great to network with him.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
I've never unfollowed anyone - I follow all of my followers and people I want to network with - everyone is great!
Why should we vote for you?
Photography is my biggest passion and I carry a camera around with me where-ever I go. This award would mean so much to me.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Alex Lake. He's a photographer I thought I'd never be able to show my work to, but he's given me feedback and brilliant advice. Always handy!
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#georginamayphotography - I dream of this trending one day! It's the name of my business and I want to be recognised for it.
How do you make your tweets unique?
I post my photographs with them - they are unique in themselves!
What inspires you to tweet?
My photographs, school, people's questions that want answering, events in the life of me and conversations I've had with people.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Sometimes at school! My teacher once said to me in a lesson "Georgina, you must be on Twitter all the time! Always tweeting!" It's true!
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Be yourself. Tweet about what you're interested in and follow the people you aspire to. Also, make sure you have a pretty background!
How long can you go without a tweet?
I always have to check Twitter - absolutely love the website! I'm always looking to post photography news & tips! Along with my photographs.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What does the award mean to you?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
I imagine Twitter to expand so more people are using the site. It'll start becoming more of a part of our everyday lives, posting new things.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Harry Hitchens - he's a fabulous person and always tweets entertaining blog posts and photos. He's a true inspiration!
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
PointlessTVBlog - his YouTube videos are fabulous and he's always posting entertaining posts on Twitter.
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That you can access people's entire personal information. Also, that it's hard to use - it's not!
Why should people follow you?
I have interesting photographs and am always up for a good chat! They'd get to see some cool photos and I always follow back :)
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
Harry Hitchens - he's a very inspiring young person. I also follow lots of Keane fans; they love the band & their tweets always make me smile
How do you decide what to tweet?
By what mood I'm in, or events that have happened during the day. Or a photograph I've taken and what message has come from it.
Why'd you start tweeting?
I decided I wanted to spread my photography to people and connect with people in the photographic industry. Also to share my life with others
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Sort of. It's allowed me to talk to people I'd never thought I'd be able to speak to, and it's made my photography better known on the web.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
I wish there was much more business networking - there's lots already, but I feel that young people need to be more entrepreneurial.
How will the world change in the next year?
It'll get colder and we'll be much more strapped for cash. London will also suddenly be in the limelight - the Olympics!
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Over Capacity comes up far too much!
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
I think we'll all have computers and mobile phones physically attached to us for sharing media. Technology is capable of amazing things!

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Chelsey Downing
Chelsey Downing @ChelseyDowning
I endorse @georginaaaax in the Shorty category #photography because... She photographs the soul, not just the body.
Rachel Imms
Rachel Imms @RakiRakel
I nominate @georginaaaax for a Shorty Award in #photography because she has a real gift for capturing memories.
Jasmine Cain
Jasmine Cain @JasmineeeJc
I nominate @georginaaaax for a Shorty Award in #photography because... She is an inspiration to us all!
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Paola Montealegre ♥ @paolasaurio
I nominate @georginaaaax for a Shorty Award in #photography because she is nice c:
Matt Clout
Matt Clout @MattJClout
I nominate @georginaaaax for a Shorty Award in #photography because she is the most talented person i know.
Georgina Godfree
Georgina Godfree @georginaaaax
I nominate @georginaaaax for a Shorty Award in #photography because... it's my most favourite thing in the world!