Urban and street photography
An exploration of contemporary urban condition using urban and street photography as an entry point and inspiration source, with insights from psychogeography, visual and urban studies and cultural theory
“Urban photography is an interdisciplinary field of visual practice concerned with the evocation and representation of urban spaces and the lives of those living, working and moving through such spaces.”
– Paul Halliday
Areas of Interest
Urban visual studies
Photography used as a conceptual and critical tool examining urban visual culture and issues of contemporary urbanism in general
City photography
Urban and street themes, documentary and editorial photography, lifestyle and street style
urban portraits
Lifestyle and editorial portraits taking advantage of the colours, shapes, textures and vintage and modern vibes of the city
Arts and performance in public spaces
Authentic accounts of public art, both official and guerrilla, and creative performances in their unique city context
Latest news
Documentary photo essays from the streets of Glasgow, Dumfries, Edinburgh and Carlisle, urban portrait sessions highlights, arts and performance reviews and project announcements
On loss, memory and COVID – an photo essay from Remembrance Sunday at George Square, Glasgow Cenotaph and the Garden of Remembrance
A photo essay covering SHOW UP outdoor exhibition, an unusual All-Scotland degree show for visual communication design class of 2020.
Part 3 of the photo story about a back alley urban portraits with Kevin for my Urban Portraits Dumfries project.