Personal Notebook and Photographic Journal
I've only left the house a few times over the last few weeks since returning to London from New York, which represents the most severe drop in my photography momentum since I first started to take things seriously, and full time in 2018. This limit to my movements is due to the restrictions currently in... Continue Reading →
One of the byproducts of the new-wave approach to Street Photography, which champions anonymity, mystery, and a cinematic aesthetic, is that there is an absolute abundance of images featuring silhouetted figures and shadow play. These are the kind of images I started off creating, and there are some fantastic artists who have utilised this style... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I was sent a link by a fellow photographer, which connected me with some of the volunteers at the local charity Food For All UK. They were very quick to happy to welcome me to their space underneath the Holborn Viaduct, where I wanted to photograph their efforts to continue to provide... Continue Reading →
Figure to ground means that a subject or idea (figure) is clearly defined against a background. This can be achieved through technical means, ie depth of field, or compositional means. My preferred method is to make sure that everything in my photographs fit neatly in place. Unless elements are specifically interacting then they do not... Continue Reading →
This most recent trip to New York was an oddly calm experience, considering the context of the Covid-19 pandemic unfolding around me; people had just started to take note of physical distancing measures, and as the trip went on more and more places were closing around me.This didn't mean that I had less than usual... Continue Reading →
Today was my last day as a 24 year old, which doesn't mean much to me beyond a milestone by which I can look back on my progress. I'm not much of one for celebration, and have nothing really planned for tomorrow. The weather was nice enough today that I decided to take a much... Continue Reading →
I last visited Edinburgh in 2018, and although it was a nice trip I don't think I got the most out of my time there. I wanted to revisit, and found a good weekend when I thought I would have the best balance between weather and a decent train ticket price. I shot this time... Continue Reading →
Today I recorded my first ever podcast interview with popular podcaster Valerie Jardin. She has been talking to different photographers for quite a few years now, and has an excellent format which really cuts through to what that photographer has to offer. I've been trying to get on Valerie's show since last summer, but unfortunately... Continue Reading →
Today I joined a Lomography-run photowalk, which is always a nice way to be involved in the film photography community, and also a nice way to change things up a bit from my normal solitary approach to photography. I didn't shoot much for the majority of the walk, but when we reached the Southbank I... Continue Reading →
