Seijaku - Norwich/Nihon

February 03, 2019 in Japan, Results, Norfolk

Seijaku - a Japanese aesthetic that is variously described as tranquility in the midst of activity, or stillness of mood, a calmness of mind in a busy life - you get the general idea. Without really realising it, this is a common thread that permeates my pinhole photography, and the images that I have selected to be included in an exhibition to be shown this spring. Read on for more details.

Recent Holga

December 02, 2018 in Results

I traditionally have had a love-hate relationship with Holgas; mainly because they tend to be a pain in the ass and can damage your film if you don’t fettle them appropriately (see images for evidence of this). However, after purchasing Michael Kenna’s seminal book I decided to give them one last try. I’ve got two, plastic lens and glass lens versions. I think I’m beginning to get it.

Recent Instant (and the search for the perfect instant camera)

November 18, 2018 in Gear, Results

I’ve spent much of 2018 looking for the perfect instant camera - and so have made a metric f$$kton of instant photos. Here are some shots…and some thoughts. Enjoy!

Where we used to learn

April 21, 2018 in Norfolk, Results

I grew up in a small Norfolk village, and was one of the last generations (at least I assume so) that went to a true village school. A school so small it had three classrooms and I would guess less than 30 pupils when it was shut when I was 10. I got moved to a bigger school in a neighbouring village. After I left, the school buildings remained…and have just been sold again. I took the opportunity to visit - these are the photos (and some memories).