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Book Review

Out of the Ordinary, Vol. 2: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland

A Personal Portrait of Everyday Scotland The second volume of Out of the Ordinary by Iain Sarjeant is a continuation of the project he has been working on for a number of years. The project, and two books thus far, has developed from the approach of Sarjeant’s spontaneous wandering, exploring, discovering, and observing. “The series explores the kind of places that most of us walk … Continue reading Out of the Ordinary, Vol. 2: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland

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Photographer

Small Town Inertia photo book project – J A Mortram

Surviving life and austerity on the margins Jim Mortram is a photographer from Dereham, Norfolk, UK. He has been photographing members of his community who are on the fringes of society.  For the last seven years, Jim has been photographing the lives of people in his community who, through physical and mental problems and a failing social security system, face isolation and loneliness in their … Continue reading Small Town Inertia photo book project – J A Mortram

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Book Review, Photographer

Book Review: MTWTFSS by Sophie Harris-Taylor

Capturing luminous moments between the momentous ‘MTWTFSS: Chapter 1. 2010-2015’ is a vulnerable, honest and intimate photo book by the emerging photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor whose autobiographical body of work is made of images taken from her photographic diary of the past five years. The book is laid out in a traditional journal form, much like a decent sized Moleskin notebook, complete with a strip of fabric … Continue reading Book Review: MTWTFSS by Sophie Harris-Taylor

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Book Review, Photographer

Book Review: Out of the Ordinary: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland | Vol. 1 by Iain Sarjeant

Book Introduction by Iain Sarjeant: Much of my photography is spontaneous in nature – I enjoy wandering, exploring, discovering, observing – often in everyday places. It’s a way of working that I find very fulfilling – just drifting and seeing what is round the next corner. Out Of The Ordinary has developed from this approach, and reflects my interest in people’s relationship and interaction with … Continue reading Book Review: Out of the Ordinary: A Journey Through Everyday Scotland | Vol. 1 by Iain Sarjeant

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Exhibition, Photographer

Niall McDiarmid – British Portraits Exhibition – Oriel Colwyn, North Wales

A big congratulations to British photographer Niall McDiarmid on his gallery exhibition from now through Oct. 14th. The show contains images from his long-term and ongoing project of making portraits of people throughout the UK. For more info, or if you are in Wales in the coming month:  http://orielcolwyn.org/british-portraits/ To read the in-depth interview Niall had with Wobneb Magazine in January 2016, click here: Faces … Continue reading Niall McDiarmid – British Portraits Exhibition – Oriel Colwyn, North Wales

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Photographer, Submission

On the Fringe – Photographer Andrew Mellor

  Andrew Mellor is a photographer based in Blackpool in the North West of England. His photography explores natural and man-made environments; and the interaction between the two with concerns over how we use the landscape and the social and political issues surrounding it. His work explores change and human impact. “I am drawn to ordinary places, seeking to find interest in everyday spaces. My work is spontaneous and involves … Continue reading On the Fringe – Photographer Andrew Mellor

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Interview, Photographer

Faces of Our Times – Photographer Niall McDiarmid’s striking street portraits

Faces Of Our Times – Niall McDiarmid’s striking street portraits show off the best of London and all its diversity The life of an artist is a long and difficult row to hoe. Niall McDiarmid has been working as a photographer for over 20 years, largely for print publications. Recently, McDiarmid published two books Via Vauxhall (2015) and Crossing Paths (2013) that both feature portraits of … Continue reading Faces of Our Times – Photographer Niall McDiarmid’s striking street portraits

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