Photography Projects & Workshops
My personal practice in photography is driven by curiosity and self expression. I believe that every photograph contains the essence of the photographer. This applies to all my work, whether it is exploring something new, learning and seeing with fresh eyes like my 'Grassroots Girls' female football project (2021/2022) or where it is inspired by my own lived experience as in '66 or 67' a study of attitudes to ageing (2022).
Evolving from my film photography roots, I like to keep things simple. Digital but low tech, low cost and low environmental impact, prioritising connection with the subject over expensive equipment. For me, it is about capturing moments, whether that illustrates a snapshot in time or an era in history. I am often asked 'what sort of photographer' I am or what do I 'take pictures of'; the answer is people. I love taking pictures of people and there's no better feeling for me than when the subject of a photograph loves an image I have captured of them.
Evolving from my film photography roots, I like to keep things simple. Digital but low tech, low cost and low environmental impact, prioritising connection with the subject over expensive equipment. For me, it is about capturing moments, whether that illustrates a snapshot in time or an era in history. I am often asked 'what sort of photographer' I am or what do I 'take pictures of'; the answer is people. I love taking pictures of people and there's no better feeling for me than when the subject of a photograph loves an image I have captured of them.
Portfolio of Photography Work
Commissioned photography work and personal projects. Click the buttons to see project galleries.
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Toy Cameras
I am currently obsessed with children's instant print cameras. They are a really affordable way to experiment with photography, drawing out the textures and contrast and such fun to work with the prints in making zines, photobooks and photowalls. I've been running some free toy camera photowalks to see what others think... we are all obsessed! |
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Grassroots Girls Football
Six months with Fremington FC girls' & women's teams, culminating in a public exhibition to celebrate, inspire and promote grassroots female football. |
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66 or 67
Exploring self image and attitudes to ageing through photography projects. I have begun my exploration process by using an Instax Square instant camera to gather images and stories. By asking the participants to write on the instant prints we were able to capture each story in a nutshell. |
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Photography Workshops
Photography & Me, The Early Years
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I was brought up surrounded by photography. My father worked as a freelance photographer and he had his darkroom in an old bathroom, downstairs in our home in Twickenham, Middlesex. My earliest memories are of creating prints from leaves placed directly onto photographic paper underneath the enlarger. I used to love watching my Dad and helping him develop and print black and white photographs. As a special treat I was allowed to pass the pictures through the glazer to give them a gloss finish. Using a fine paint brush and special black paint, my Dad used to touch up photographs where a speck of dust had created blemishes. I want to go back to those simpler days of photography where story, composition and lighting are key. Following these principles, I use a digital camera, available light and do little, if any, editing. The spirit of my father lives in and inspires my work. What is a good photograph? My Dad's answer "One that you would be happy to hang on your wall."
Amanda McCormack 
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