Julie Bellhouse julie@atasteofthefalklands.com

Julie gained a Diploma in Graphic Design and Photography in New Zealand. She has worked for
the last seventeen years in the design and advertising business in both Canada and New Zealand.
She has always had a love and passion for photography and design, continually striving to make images
that aspire to be works of art. Now happily settled in the Falkland Islands she lives with her fiancé and
three children. In July 2007 she opened Studio 52° in Stanley, to showcase her work.
“I am incredibly lucky here, I dont have to go too far from home to be inspired. The openness of the
landscape has always attracted me, but I also love the contrast between the intimate landscapes
and the large open spaces. Photography opens your eyes to the colour, texture, form and shadows.
It makes you pause and capture what you see. I hope this selection of works will showcase
the Falklands in a good light.” Julie continually explores the Falklands and feels there is
so much more to capture and share.

Alex Olmedo brasserie@horizon.co.fk

Alex was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to the Falklands in 1990, the early days of redevelopment
of the Islands. Alex worked as a chef for seven years in the two main restaurants in the Islands
and began to travel extensively throughout South America, North America and Europe, developing a
taste for good food, attention to detail and a passion for the food and service industry.
He created the Falklands Brasserie and opened its doors for business in May 2000. The concept he
introduced was modern Falklands cuisine using fresh local quality ingredients in a comfortable
ambience with superb service. Alex is also an art lover and has hosted several art
exhibitions at the Falklands Brasserie and other venues; sometimes controversial but always
with the aim of showcasing innovative and different styles of expression.
Alex believes the Falklands is a great country with an even greater population. He takes
very seriously the ‘eating out experience’ offering the community a taste of modern
sophistication found in many of the world’s capitals. He believes this is just the beginning of what
can be done in years to come in the prosperous and developing community that he loves
so much and has made his home.