The River Returns
The River Returns After months of dry riverbed and large summer skies, the River Chelmer is finally flowing again. I’d paused the project during the warmer months — everything felt too...
Karthik’s Journey — Analogue Photography Mentoring in London
Karthik’s Journey — From India to London(Mentoring, Materiality, and the Philosophy of Process) Every so often, someone makes the journey that reminds me why I do what I do.A few weeks ago, Karthik K Samprathi, a fine art photographer from India, flew to...
A Search for the Source
The first entry in my River Chelmer project — a slow, reflective walk through the Essex countryside in search of the river’s source. Sketching, photographing, filming, and gathering pigments as I go, this is a project about material, memory, and what the river reveals over time.
Art & Artists 2nd Edition Book /
I’m happy to announce that four of my ‘Fractured Whispers’ Gum Bichromate prints – which I made to bring attention to the Scottish Rainforests were chosen for the new Art & Artists book (edition2) by AlternativePhotography.com This new volume features 137 artists who explore and...
Studies in Photography /
Studies in Photography A wonderful way to start the year! I’m thrilled to share that my project, Fractured Whispers – created to bring attention to the dwindling Scottish Celtic Rainforests – has been featured in a 12-page spread in...
Drive By 2 /
Resurrecting "Drive By" Beyond The Edge I’m thrilled to announce the resurrection of my project, Drive By 2.0 ‘Beyond The Edge’ Originally conceived around seven years ago, capturing the essence of my surroundings...
Poems From Fractured Whispers /
BranIn the heart of this enchanted wood,Where ancient roots like sinews stood,A wolf-like beast of myths does prowl,With eyes so fierce, in shadows scowl.Nature’s hand has carved this face,Seamless with this rugged place,In undergrowth where secrets sleep,This creature’s watch, forever...
Unlocking the Art of Gum Bichromate Printing: Advantages and Getting Started /
IntroductionGum bichromate printing is a versatile and expressive alternative photographic process that offers unique advantages for artists and photographers alike. Known for its ability to create painterly, textured images, this 19th-century technique allows for significant creative control...
Fractured Whispers: Unearthing the Stories & Myths of the Scottish Celtic Rainforests /
Welcome to “Fractured Whispers,” a fine art project that captures the enigmatic beauty and mystical essence of the Scottish Celtic rainforests. This collection of carefully crafted images, each paired with a unique story or myth (some of which are entirely imagined), explores the...