I love exploring second hand bookshops especially for the work of photographers. I love the physicality of printed images compared to digital formats. Here are a few of the notable photobooks I have purchased – works by Linda Connor, Robert Adams, and Andre Kertesz – and what they mean to me.
Tag Archives: Street Photography
The Holloway
A “holloway” is a sunken lane usually overhung with trees. Could the Holloway Road in London be seen in a similar way? An introduction to a project re-imagining the busy street as a mysterious trackway through a wildwood.
Tyburn
A walk from the Old Bailey to Marble Arch, the route once taken by executed prisoners, marking the site of Newgate Prison and Tyburn Tree, notorious for mass executions. Despite the gruesome past, memorialization is minimal, highlighting the stories of the forgotten.
From Festive to Forgotten: The Afterlife of Christmas Trees
Twelfth Night on January 5th signifies the end of Christmas celebrations, leading to the abandonment of Christmas trees. I re-decorate discarded trees in my area, photographing the results. These images have been transformed into Christmas cards, available for purchase.
How to fall back in love with photography – take a chance
Exploring photography through chance can reignite creative passion. Inspired by psychogeography, this approach allows for unexpected discoveries. Methods include using a map of another city or randomly choosing directions at junctions. Here’s my experience in Bristol leading to unique photography opportunities off the beaten path. Chance invites new perspectives.
How to fall back in love with photography – Mixing Up Genres
From the series of posts suggesting how to reignite your passion for photography. One way is to try something new but that can be scary. Switching from the the contemplative approach of still life to the extroverted nature of street photography might be a step too far. How about blending genres, by capturing abandoned objects in the street as a transition?
Out of the light
The process of creating photographs fascinates me. Every morning, before starting work, I go for a walk to separate my personal and professional lives. I observe my surroundings, seeking beauty in everyday scenes. It amazes me how I can create something new out of nothing but light, imagination, and observation.
Christmas tree
After Christmas the streets are littered with discarded Christmas trees, once adorned with decorations and presents. Struck by their forlorn state, I decided to redecorate them in a celebration of renewal giving the old trees a new (if brief) lease of life, captured in a series of quirky photographs.
How to fall back in love with photography – Disruption
Fallen out of love with photography? Perhaps you need to change how you take photographs and what you photograph. Try these four different ways to mix up your way of photography.
Beanbag
In praise of the humble beanbag! It’s an affordable and portable photographic accessory for when you want to support your camera for longer shutter speeds and don’t have your tripod with you.