Tag: Muldwych
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East St Clement’s Church: A Reckless First Glance and the Promise of Deeper Understanding (Part One)
East St Clement’s Church. The name itself has a familiar ring, another steadfast landmark woven into the rich tapestry of Aberdeen’s history. Like St Fittick’s, it’s a place I’ve driven past countless times taking the family to codnas or cinema, a fleeting presence on the periphery of my daily routes. Nestled within the unique community…
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Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t just a collection of images but an experience in itself. Sticks by Patrick Dougherty and James Florio is one of those books. A massive, heavy tome with a presence as striking as the sculptures it documents. The hardcover alone feels monumental, solid, weighty, the…
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St Fittick’s Church is the kind of place that lingers in the background of your mind, a half-forgotten relic standing quiet in a field in Torry near the golf course and new harbour, caught between the past and the slow creep of Aberdeen’s industrial sprawl. It’s been there for centuries, weathered by time, its stone…
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There’s a quiet ache in standing before a scene, camera in hand, poised to capture something meaningful, and feeling absolutely nothing. It’s not just a lack of inspiration; it’s a wall of frustration, a maddening blindness that keeps me from seeing. The grey streets of Aberdeen stretch out before me, chipped mugs clutter my kitchen…
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Conflict photography has played a crucial role in shaping public perception of war, serving as a visual record of historical events and influencing attitudes towards conflict. In the mid-19th century, as photographic technology advanced, early war photographers took on the challenging task of documenting the battlefield. These pioneering efforts paved the way for modern photojournalism…
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Reaching its 300th issue, Black + White Photography magazine stands as a quiet giant in the monochrome world, a testament to its staying power when colour-soaked Instagram feeds dominate our screens. This milestone edition, brimming with evocative features, soulful interviews, and a gallery of jaw-dropping images, reminds me why black and white still cuts through…
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Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s journey is like a quiet storm, sweeping in from Finland, settling in Britain’s Northeast, and leaving behind images that hum with life. Born in 1948 in Myllykoski, a tiny blip on the Finnish map, she caught the photography bug early. It started when she was 12, thanks to her auntie Oili’s snapshots of…
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Nik Roche’s As Far As They’re Concerned We Are A Normal Family is an extraordinary piece of work, deeply human, utterly compelling, and the kind of photobook that stays with you long after you’ve closed its pages. Having finally read Ray’s a Laugh in preparation for diving into this book, a glaring gap in my…
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Aperture magazine has long been a cornerstone of photographic discourse, its pages consistently elevating photography as more than just a medium for capturing reality. Since its launch in 1952, it has set up itself as a platform where art, culture, and memory intersect. The Spring 2025 issue, Aperture No. 258, titled “Photography & Painting,” takes…
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Matt Solie, better known online as @ayitsphotography, has taken the world of photography by storm, transforming what started as a lockdown escape into a full-blown creative career. Hailing from Vancouver, Solie first picked up a camera in late 2020 during the monotony of the COVID-19 pandemic, but in just a few short years, he’s skyrocketed…