Ian Gutteridge is a UK-based photographer whose work captures the poetry of everyday life through light, texture, and human connection. His passion for photography began over twenty years ago with a Praktika film camera, documenting the moments of his children growing up. What began as a simple love of preserving memories evolved into a lifelong pursuit of visual storytelling.
During the quiet reflection of the COVID-19 lockdown, Ian rediscovered his passion for photography—this time through the lens of a Canon 5D Mark IV, later transitioning to a Canon R6. His body of work spans wedding, portrait, wildlife, still life and street photography, each revealing his instinct for capturing authenticity, atmosphere, and emotion. Whether it’s the elegance of a bride, the fleeting glance of a passer-by, or the dynamic energy of a marketplace, Ian’s images evoke a timeless intimacy that connects viewer and subject.
His latest collection, “Khan el-Khalili: Where Time Breathes,” focuses on Cairo’s historic bazaar—an enduring symbol of Egyptian culture where history and humanity meet in every corner. The narrow alleys, the scent of spices, the glow of lanterns, and the rhythm of conversation blend into a living memory that refuses to fade. Through this series of nine photographs, Ian captures not just the sights of Khan el-Khalili but its spirit—the pulse of its people, the dance of light on old stone, and the harmony between chaos and calm. Each image is both a record and a reflection, bridging past and present, heritage and modernity.
For Ian, Khan el-Khalili is more than a location—it is a feeling, a dialogue between history and the human heart. His work invites viewers to walk those streets with him, to listen, and to feel what time sounds like when it breathes.
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