Computers for Cash
“For me, photography is not a means by which to create beautiful art, but a unique way of encountering genuine reality” – Daidō Moriyama
Categories: photojournalism, street photography
Better late…
Two-days into September, and it’s as though nothing ever happened, at least that’s how it feels on the Isle of Man. Okay, unless you’re lucky enough to be able to afford to leave the island for a trip away, then self-isolate when you get back, we still have our wings clipped. But we’ve been COVID free for over 100-days now. I’d love to be able to get on the ferry, cross the Irish Sea, drive up to the far north […]
Categories: photojournalism • Tags: black and white, fo glass, isle of man
Two Thirds
Categories: photojournalism • Tags: black and white photography, documentary, isle of man, photojournalism
PANASONIC
Somebody told me that they don’t understand my photography. I don’t understand what they don’t understand? Because there is nothing to understand. Some people share photos of their meals – if I ever have a meal in front of me that’s THAT interesting, I’ll photograph that too.
Categories: Photography, photojournalism, street photography
Soixante-neuf
Categories: photojournalism, street photography • Tags: black and white photography, isle of man, street photography
The Fly
I saw an old couple sitting inside Costa, up against the window, they hadn’t spoken for the entire time they’d been there. The lady started rubbing and picking at a dead fly against the glass. I thought she’d look around, or at least at her husband, embarrassed, when she realised the fly was actually on the outside. But she didn’t, she took a tissue from her bag, dampened it with some spit and continued her attempt to remove the dead […]
Categories: photojournalism
Back to life
It’s difficult to write about the events of the last few months without acknowledging the personal, emotional and financial suffering that a lot of people have gone through. And I do acknowledge it. I’ve been lucky, I’ve managed to keep on working throughout, and the first half of 2020 has actually been very positive for me – I’ve put a photo book together, found a style of shooting which I love, and after 3-years of promising, dismantled and removed the […]
Categories: photojournalism, street photography
The Things I Saw #75
Categories: photojournalism
FO GHLASS – now available to pre-order
*Now available for pre-order* FO GHLASS – a personal visual document of lockdown on the Isle of Man. A photo-essay commissioned by Culture Vannin. Printed on 100% recycled paper 210x210mm 350/150 gsm 120 black & white images Approximately 100 pages (the final book will not be less than 100 pages) To reserve and pay for a copy/copies, please email your name and address to foghlass@gmail.com – this will be the only order method. Payment can be made via PayPal […]
Categories: photojournalism, street photography
