MERGING MOMENTS

A collection of double exposures from my journey across Bulgaria, fine art photography conducted in a documentary styled fashion.

These images are not made in Photoshop. Instead they are created in camera, by using a technique called "double exposing", which essentially consists of taking two photographs which overlap.


Each technique brings its own challenges to the table. In this case I found perspective and negative space to be of particular value, as without it the frames became very muddled and difficult to read. In favour of readability I intentionally sought out signs and symbols (This could be in the form of pictures, icons, textures, actions, monuments, or people).

Incorporated into the project is also some hip-fire, a method which I'm very familiar with which involves taking photographs from the hip (without looking at the screen or through the viewfinder). This allowed me to capture some of the locals without having to point a camera in their faces.

I don't seek to convey a concrete concept through this project, instead I see this as a visual exploration of the space and time I've spent in it, looking for moments which excite me visually.

CHARACTER BUILDING (2021)

Conceptual Photography Project

For his latest project (Character building), William Radford revisited his childhood home, in an attempt to shed light on the surroundings that shaped his adolescence. Taken over the course of 3 years, the series explores the notions of childhood memories and the role the environment plays. To evoke such surreal tones Radford uses a combination of the on-camera flash, with coloured gels. Not only does this technique induce a dreamlike quality to the project, it also suggests the artist had a colourful childhood.

FAMILY MATTERS (2020)

Conceptual Photography Project

Originally intended as a statement against the idealised family album. The concept derived from the desire to do family portraiture without conforming with the ‘happy family’ aesthetic. The tights serve to distance, distort and discomfort familiar faces, replacing white shirts and smiles with stockings and a frown. ​The series has since evolved to also reflect on the ‘strangers’ in my family. The members which fall into a limbo between stranger and familiar. Whether its a third cousin twice removed, that weird uncle you met at a wedding once, or the members which live on in photographs.

MILE HIGH CLUB (2020)

Documentary photography

Conducted from 2018 to 2020, the series focuses on the process of catching a flight. From check-in to duty free, I have documented each stage of the journey from a passengers perspective. It’s also worth mentioning that the whole series was shot from the hip without looking through the viewfinder. This was especially important during security checks and on board, as I did not want to draw attention to myself or cause problems.

SUBSTITUTIONS (2019)

Fine art photography

A visual metaphor for the psychological exchange many perform when quitting a bad habit, smoking in this case.

HOLY SMOKES (2019)

Fine art photography

Still a work in progress, I cultivated these images to suggest a similarity between Smoking and Religion. Through this visual tension I hope to compare and contrast any resemblances. Such as; Cause of death, Advertising, Subscription and Lifestyle.

OBJECTIFICATION (2018)

Fine art photography

Addressing inanimate objects as masculine, feminine or neuter, approximately one-quarter of the world’s languages use a noun class system where all nouns inherently carry a gender.​Objectification explores this correlation between grammatical gender and article visually, reflecting on an item’s semantic value in order to challenge its sex.

DIRTY DISHES (2018)

Fine art photography

An homage to the taste and flavour, instead of aesthetic qualities. Food has always been a status symbol, but contemporary culture appears to have confused aesthetic values for nutrition. Social media promotes the feeding of our eyes, rather than stomachs.​Intended as a statement against the way social media has influenced our eating habits. The premise of this series is to prioritise the enjoyment of a meal, over the announcement of said meal.

FOREIGN LANDSCAPES (2017)

Macro Photography Series​

The ever-present seeds of these landscapes settle everywhere we look; only when the conditions are right do these, flourish.
Having documented a variety of left overs, these hidden worlds provide an unsettling juxtaposition between disgust and attraction. As growths feed off the neglected nutrients to thrive, intricate structures start to form.
My aim with this project is to find beauty in the repulsive, exploring the anti-aesthetic to challenge the notion of visual allure.

DOOR TO DOOR (2017)

Documentary Series

Loosely inspired by Shizuka Yokomizo’s – Dear Stranger. The project was originally conceived as a method to describe a sitter through their environment.

NATURAL FORMS (2017)

Fine Art Photography

A brief exploration of natural structures, through a macro lens. Paying close attention to the repetition within.