Category: Art
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Photos Final Review
I’ve recently completed a final review for my history photography Loopholes project, I thought I’d share the final twelve images that made the final cut. These are all WW2 pillboxes that are in Sussex which were built in 1940 that were intended for the defence of the UK. If you would like to buy prints…
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Visiting a Pillbox
My Loopholes photography project is now nearly completed, I have captured images of pillboxes and bunkers throughout East and West Sussex. The research element of this project has been inspiring as I’ve learnt so much about the history of the UK in 1940. I’ve really enjoyed the historical aspect which has in turn influenced my…
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Adur in 1940
I’m working on a personal photography project which I’ve named Loopholes which focuses on the 1940 wartime defences that remain intact in Sussex. My recent work is around the banks of the river Adur in Shoreham and the south coast. Above is the small, low slung machine-gun position on Lancing beach which now is overlooked…
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Loopholes
I’m working on a photographic project focusing on 1940s defensive structures in Sussex. I’ve named this project ‘Loopholes’ after the gun embrasures in the pillboxes (bunkers) that still exist 85 years after they were built. Here are some recent test photos taken in digital in preparation for a medium format film camera shoot. These bunkers…
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The Otter Bench
I was back at the Otter Bench shooting some photographs in a Sussex woodland recently. The bench is carved from a fallen tree and sits near a chalk stream. It’s a great place for meditation and a calming place in a busy world. It’s always great to get out and be in the outdoors even…
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Back to Photography
A change in direction has seen me accepting an offer from the University of Brighton which starts in September this year. It’s an exciting shift in my career and I’m looking forward to working with images again. I’m going to be available for freelance UI/UX design, part-time website management work and photography assignments from the…
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Being Creative
Being creative is a challenge! Just remaining motivated on a daily basis in its self can be tough. I’ve been inspired by writing poetry and song writing recently which is a great outlet for my creativity. My design work is mainly visual and working on creative writing on a daily basis is a very complimentary…
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Summer
It’s been a great summer so far, I hope that you are enjoying it! I’ve been busy creating video and capturing images whilst on my travels. I now have the use of a campervan which makes for a brilliant base for exploring, I’ll be uploading more work when the production phase is completed. Until then,…