Sep 2008
Sunbathers On The Promenade
25/09/08 08:38 Post: Blackpool Vistas
Taken at 3:31pm on Blackpool Promenade. Tuesday 23rd September 2008.
In the summer of 1969, the photographer John Gay was commissioned to produce a photographic assignment documenting English holiday-makers in the town for Country Fair Magazine. This work was featured at the Grundy Gallery in 2006 and the series of photographs offer a remarkable insight into Blackpool culture during the post-war heyday. Almost sixty years on, the photographs I’ve taken in Blackpool over the past two years hope to offer a contemporary view into the character & identity of the resort.
Added to the site today are a selection of tearsheets of my work.
Technical Information
Camera: Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR
Lens: Canon EF-S 17mm - 85mm IS USM
ISO: 200
Focal Length: 85mm
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
F-Stop: f/11
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Photographer In Residence: NALGAO Conference
20/09/08 09:15 Post: News
Earlier this month I was commissioned to be the photographer in residence for this year’s NALGAO (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers) conference. The conference is entitled ‘Switched On!” & will focus on “the contribution that the arts and creative industries make in building sustainable communities and supporting regeneration”. This annual event is held at a different venue each year, with this years being held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The photography residency will document a creative account of the event, including keynote speakers, breakout sessions & study tours.
The conference runs from the 8th October - 10th October 2008 and is financially supported by Arts Council England. The event is a partnership between NALGAO, Blackpool Borough Council and other local authorities in the region.
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Return To Rigby Road (Part Two)
14/09/08 19:55 Post: Personal Work
Taken at 12:21pm in the Tram Shed at Rigby Road Transport Depot, Blackpool.
Thursday 11th September 2008.
When I visited the depot in 2006 I never got a chance to photograph them cleaning the trams, so I was absolutely thrilled to catch this shot the other day.
Technical Information
Camera: Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR
Lens: Canon EF-S 17mm - 85mm IS USM
ISO: 400
Focal Length: 73mm
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
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Return To Rigby Road (Part One)
12/09/08 17:18 Post: Personal Work
Taken at 12:08pm in the Fitting Shop at Rigby Road Transport Depot, Blackpool.
Thursday 11th September 2008.
In late August I was asked to join the artist Simon Grennan and his group of volunteers for the community-based art project ‘Bloomfield Talks’. One of the volunteers organised a tour around the Rigby Road Transport Depot, so I thought I’d grab the chance of returning to take some more photographs. In 2006, I was asked by the author John Woodman to produce a series of photographs recording the fabric and infrastructure of this important historical site. I’ve also photographed a book launch at the depot in April 2008 and I’ll take every opportunity I get of documenting a space with such a strong identity and rich heritage.
Technical Information
Camera: Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR
Lens: Canon EF-S 17mm - 85mm IS USM
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 68mm
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec
F-Stop: f/6.3
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