Andrew Mason – Page 10 – The London Photo Show

Steve Bennett

I’m a photographer living in Essex, at the far end of the Thames Estuary, where the highly urban nature of my local area is at odds with wide open west country landscape of my childhood. This, I’m sure, contributes to my love of both the rigid lines of architecture and the softer more fluid shapes of nature.

Being a photographer with a portfolio made up of different styles, I find it difficult to categorise myself in any one genre but simply strive to capture the intrigue and beauty in the overlooked and the everyday. Often this will take the form of an ambiguous image, where the imagination has the freedom to garnish reality. My favourite images are frequently ones that make you wonder ‘what?’ rather than ‘where?’

Ian Bundey

I absolutely love capturing the excitement and energy of motorsports through my photography. I really enjoy telling the stories behind the images and bringing the heart-pounding moments of the racetrack to life in vibrant photographs. Over the last few years I’ve built a quite diverse portfolio, with a focus on Formula 1, sports cars, GTs, and endurance racing.

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Instagram: ianbundey

Sarah McCahon

Whilst I’m totally new to the world of photography and daring to share my photographs with others, I’ve been an avid bucket lister for many years where I’ve been embracing new experiences across the UK and abroad. Some of these have cost no or little money but they help me to embrace how we can carve out these opportunities, even when faced with challenges in life. For me, each experience brings a ‘wow’ moment and feelings of excitement, achievement, etc. which are easily recalled much later on when looking back at my images. Whether I’m milking a cow, setting foot inside a Malaysian temple, talking about bucket listing on the radio, ticking off another European country or sitting in a police car in London’s Leicester Square, it’s all about deciding what to do next.

Paulina Cuellar Castelazo

I have loved photography for a long time. Love capturing moments, the soul of a place, people in their daily routines. Also embracing the shadows as part of our lives.

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Exhibitor Insights – Thomas Burroughs

Tell us about you and your photography.

I have been an amateur photographer for around 12 years and have always been fascinated by urban environments. Since coming out of the lockdowns from the pandemic, I have become more focused on street photography, which led me to join the Urban Photographers Club. As part of my journey, I have experimented with different styles of street photography, originally looking for subjects framed by contrasted light or geometrical elements to create a somewhat graphical representation of isolation in the city. More recently I have been experimenting with flash as part of an ongoing project to capture the presence of music in the street. I am an avid record collector and DJ, so I wanted to look at ways I could bring my passions of music and photography together. I use off camera flash and slower shutter speeds to capture the movement and dynamism of people lost in music of the street.

Exhibitor Insights – Nic Arnold

Tell us about you and your photography.

I first started photography in senior school art classes, learning how to focus and expose an image, and processing black and white 35mm film before printing it in the darkroom. That experience gave me a good grounding in the basics of the medium, which I’ve found have been relevant ever since even though the art has moved to digital cameras and processing on computers. Due to spending time on family and career, my photography went on pause for a long time until the Covid pandemic when I started getting back into it. Since then I’ve get more serious about my photography and find it’s a great antidote to the stresses of life.

Exhibitor Insights – Jose Esteve

Could you give an introduction to you and tell us about your photography.

I’m originally from Spain and moved to London about 15 years ago to pursue a career in Visual Effects for film. I’ve been serious about photography for about that long. My journey began with portrait and fine art photography. Over time, I became increasingly process-driven and enamoured with the craft of photography and creating handmade images. Spending time in community darkrooms took me down the path of traditional silver gelatin printing and alternative photographic processes dating back to the 19th century. I love the hands-on aspect of photography and take a slow approach. I enjoy the creativity of each step, from capturing the initial image to interpreting it in the darkroom. There’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing the final framed print on the wall, knowing all the work that went into it. web: https://joseesteve.cominstagram: @joseestevephoto =&0=&=&1=&My previous experience in 2019 was fantastic. It was my first time, and I had no idea what to expect, but I left with fond memories. I got to meet other photographers and chat about our shared journeys and passions. During the exhibition, I spoke with many people who approached my work with curiosity and interest. I got to talk about the subjects, the process, and what it took to make the images. Sometimes, they shared their impressions and what they found interesting. Those conversations were valuable and rewarding because they made me think more deeply about my craft. =&2=&=&1=&I look forward to enjoying the event at the end of the year. Having a date on the calendar gives me a goal to work toward. My photos take ages to produce, and I need more than a stream of social media posts to stay motivated. Aiming to create a series of images helps me plan, photograph, and make the prints. Plus, the experience itself is something I look forward to as a goal in its own right. =&4=&=&1=&For me, it’s seeing my work on a wall, outside a screen. We put so much effort into our photographs, and I feel that the print is the final result that truly does them justice. It’s a humbling and proud experience. Photography tends to be a solo process, but exhibiting allows you to connect with other artists and creators, step out of your comfort zone, and think more deeply about your motivations, work, and process. It’s completely different from the quick dopamine hit of social media. =&6=& READ MORE...

Eve Milner

Eve Milner is a photographer based on Bankside in London. She uses both analogue process such as cyanotypes, and digital photography with intentional camera movement and multiple exposure to explore themes of memory, identity, aging and belonging. These are some of the images from her series made on the Wild Atlantic Way in the west of Ireland, called ‘Thin Places’. Thin places in Celtic folklore are places where the spiritual atmosphere of a place makes it easy to connect with the divine, as though there is no barrier between earth and heaven. The works are all for sale – please contact the artist direct by email: evemilner51@gmail.com

www.evemilnerphotography.co.uk

Instagram: @evemilnerphotography

Jan Beesley

I am a Sussex based photographer and mixed media artist, living between the Ashdown Forest, the South Downs and the coast. I feel lucky to live in such a beautiful area and am inspired by the ever-changing light on the landscape.
My aim is to create intuitive images which reflect my ongoing fascination with both the natural and built world and our emotional and physical connection with it.

My work leans towards the abstract, using the camera as a brush to move beyond the boundaries of conventional representation. I enjoy the freedom of using different camera technique such as Intentional Camera Movement and Multiple exposure to reveal images which the eye cannot see.

I use various media in my work, often hand finishing pieces with gold and silver leaf.

To find out more about me please visit my website or Instagram

Web: janbeephotography.com
Insta: @jan.beesley
Threads: @jan.beesley

Alison Buchanan

Based in East Sussex I am a photographer who captures the everyday and the wonder of nature through photographic expressionism. I have always been inspired by light and shadows to convey feelings and reactions to what surrounds me. With a combination of different techniques, both in camera and in post processing, I produce images where the abstract emerges, challenging reality and asking for your interpretation.

I have recently been working on a project called The Vanishing Landscape, which I started when hundreds of acres of farmland around me was threatened with a new ‘neighbourhood’ of thousands of houses. It is not only about losing the green fields but it is also about taking the time to really look at your surroundings and appreciate the beauty of the simple things in life.

Author: Andrew Mason