I think the best pictures are often on the edges of any situation, I don't find photographing the situation nearly as interesting as photographing the edges.
William Albert Allard, "The Photographic Essay"
These shots were originally taken for a small zine called Tokyo Plastic; which is put together by a man called Michael Slor, who was very eager for some interesting photography; and then he dissappeared; taking his funny wit with him. Everyone that I knew, who knew him - say he never existed, but i've taken the photo's now, so if you are out there Mr Slor, do get in touch.
Alice is an amazing singer songwriter based in London; this was a fairly informal situation with a Holga, Polaroid and an out of date 35mm film, all analogue formats to compliment her natural authentic sound.
Most people spend some time; usually on an art course thinking that taking slow exposure shots in the dark is the coolest thing in the world. Then they grow up and learn
how to take proper pictures for cash and they look back on those days of fooling around as a funny ol' phase. Well I never did quite get over it
and i'm still finding myself spending alot of time with a shutter release and a few torches and too little time
Squeezing into a bathroom with three well heeled men and a bundle of lights sounded like a really lovely idea and thankfully Fast Like Squirrel, the once legendary Brighton Town publication that ran to five issues, were kind enough to print them.
When the shine wears off and it all looks a little like its been around the block, is the moment when there is a real story to tell.
A festival that explores the borders between sound and vision based in Dundee. These are some of the images taken to help market the tour around the UK in 2008.
Fun with a Holga or a Polaroid or a disposable camera or a camera phone or a...
