London
This gallery documents the people I meet and places that catch my eye when I walk around in London, mostly central London.
Juana, Hammersmith. Juana was running a busy cafe. I was struck by her calmness and quiet intensity. She was happy to pose when there was a free moment, and I was able to capture her expressions and the geometry of the tattoos.
James, fellow photographer. Soho Square.
Carmela, visiting from California, was just coming from an afternoon tea at a nearby hotel. Bumping into her was instructive for me. She educated me about the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity. And I also found out about the field of food systems design. And it was refreshing to hear Carmela, an American, point out design flaws with London pavements - it's almost always Europeans who go on about how pedestrian unfriendly the US is. That must have relaxed her, as she gifted me this absolutely regal pose.
Woman and her dog, East Dulwich. I met this woman waiting at a bus stop with her dog. She was initially a little bemused about being asked to pose, but she warmed up soon and got her dog involved as well.
Stylish young man, Brick Lane.
Expressive young lady, Soho Square.
Angelina, South Bank. Angelina was preparing for an exhibition the next day. They were happy to let me capture this powerful portrait while they took a break from work.
Sonny and Alfie, university students, Soho Square. This photo shows to two young people relaxed and at ease.
Alana and a friend were sitting on a bench outside a shop in Soho when I asked them if I could photograph them. Alana agreed, but her friend did not.
Charli, Soho Square.
RJ Learmouth, artist. Soho Square.
Nicole, New Bond Street. I took a few of photos of Nicole, and then got her to pose for one without her glasses. The effect was transformative -exposing an intensity that the glasses hid.
Oxford Circus.
Ida, Dulwich. Ida was sitting with a friend in a park when I photographed her. She exhibits a sense of chilled detachment.
Young man, Oxford Circus.
Sabine and Maria after Pride, Soho Square.
Janet, East Dulwich. Janet is smiling - unusual as I ask my subjects not to. What I remember is my conversation with Janet. She asked, "Why do you photograph?"
Sonny, university student. Soho Square.
Trafalgar Square.
At a makeshift XR camp in East Dulwich.
Faith, Dulwich.
Amina, Brick Lane.
Cameron, medium format photographer, Berwick Street.
Kirsten, in a spot of sunshine in a lane in the City.
By Paddington Bear outside the Hammersmith & City Line entrance of Paddington Station.
Belle, a young mechanical engineer and deeply interested in racing. Soho.
Oldest underground platform in the world.
Jay-san, a hair artist, Soho.
I asked this gentleman for a photo where he sat, but could not have a conversation. Brixton.
Musician, Dulwich. There was something about him and the park around that reminded me of George Harrison on the cover of All Things Must Pass.
Restaurant patron, Soho.
After Pride, Soho Square.
Celcio, a skateboarding creative, South Bank.
Elderly couple during the lockdown, Oxford Street.
Soho during the lockdown.
Young couple in the rain, Carnaby Street. The rain made me misfocus, a happy accident!
Richard at Aperture Printing, Rathbone Place. Film enthusiast and the best salesperson I have known.
sardines movement protestors at Parliament Square.
Protests against Taliban and Pakistan. Regent Street.
Mahsa Amin protest, Trafalgar Square. There was another protest by trade unionists against climate inaction going on at the other end of the square at the same time.
Near Brick Lane.
Joe, dancer. He was sitting outside a restaurant on Brick Lane. The sun was setting and the light on his face was perfect.
Rupert Court, Chinatown.
Fashion parade on the street, Argyll Street. I managed to piss off all the fashion photographers by standing behind the models and appearing in the photographs they were composing.
Couple on the Bakerloo Line.
Lockdown times: Deliveroo rider waiting for the next order
Lady looking through a restaurant window, Old Compton Street. The colours just work.
Lockdown times: Being able to photograph a sunset from the middle of the street
Seamus McGarvey, cinematographer. He was in a little restaurant and I was intrigued by his coat. I had no idea who he was when I asked him if I could photograph him. He really got into it, and at the end gave me his business card. A fun experience.
James, musician, Rathbone Place.
Skateboarder, South Bank.
Kit, fire artist after Pride. Soho Square.
Sandro, celebrity chef and baker. I had no idea who he was, just that he looked happy and welcoming. Soho Square.
Girl on a night out in Soho.
This gentleman runs a stall at Portobello Road Market selling framed photographs. I have spoken with him several times, and he has been curious about my photography.
VE Day in the middle of the first lockdown. St. John's Wood