Self Portrait - 2014

...and in a little while, you'll learn to smile again.

Self-Portrait

Getting Stronger

My latest photographic collaboration with Philippa Richardson.  This was the first real time Philippa has been behind my camera lens and directed me.  I had a clear vision of what I wanted to create and what I wanted to put across in this set of photos.  At the same time it was liberating to let somebody else guide the work and guide me into making the right shapes and contortions with my body.  Being so close to Philippa it was easy for me too explain what I wanted to say and her to explain the way she thought it should be portrayed.  The images were made to be viewed as a set in the order below.

Self-Portrait - Single Exposure

This self-portrait was taken in the same way as the single-exposure portrait of Tom.  I'm not sure if its outlook is optimistic or pessimistic.  The left side seems to suggest a strong position while the right side has a desperate quality.  I guess sometimes we have these dual feelings.

I'm currently inspired by this song... Music has a huge influence on my photography work so I felt it was important to include what I am listening to right now.

 Blondie vs Philip Glass - 'Heart of Glass' - @daftbeatles MASHUP by DAFT BEATLES

Copy-Kat!

Katerina Jebb has always been one of my favourite image makers.  She has become known for her use of industrial sized photocopiers and scanners.  I used my tiny desktop scanner for this mini-tribute to her work.  Its a self-portrait.

Self Portrait

I have a soft spot for the 1980's. Anyone who knows me well already knows this is true. Being born at the start of the decade means that I missed out on the political struggles of the time but somehow managed to soak up the popular culture. For this self portrait the I really wanted to capture the essence of that era, with my styling. The sharp focus shows every last detail of my face and texture of my shirt. Now I'm off to listen to some power ballads...