Extra Ordinary
This book is a celebration of the extraordinary in the everyday—fleeting moments of beauty, humor, and irony found in the streets of East London and beyond, observed with curiosity and patience. These images document a year of discovery, drawing a line in the sand on an ongoing journey of observation and storytelling.
A collection of 45 images made between 2023 - 2024.
Still In Winter
Showcasing a spectrum of interpretations—from the literal to the abstract. ‘Still In Winter’ aims to create a dialogue about how we perceive place and time, inspiring viewers to see London and winter in new, unexpected ways.
Still In Winter was the first of four, seasonal based street photography exhibitions on display from 24 January to 25th February 2025 at 129 Bethnal Green Road, London. Featuring 24 images from 24 different photographers (myself included). This zine documents the images that were on show.
Still In Sight
Through candid scenes, spontaneous compositions and fleeting interactions, these images pause London’s fast pace and highlight the often-overlooked details that remain visible amid the chaos.
Still In Sight was a group street photography exhibition on display from 25th October to 25th November 2024 at 129 Bethnal Green Road, London. Featuring 30 images from 10 different photographers (myself included). This zine documents the images that were on show.
Inviting light
"Inviting Light" explores the interplay between light and shadow, showcasing the way it can transform the mundane into something remarkable. A celebration of the beauty of everyday life, inviting us to pause and appreciate the magic of the world around us.
A collection of 61 images made between 2017 - 2022.
We Will Dance Again
Exercise, stay in your bubble, wash your hands, wear a mask, go for a walk, stay indoors, clap your hands, work from home, eat out to help out, stay local, get vaccinated, the new normal.
These days will pass, we will dance again.
A series of 15 images taken in London, England, from 2019 - 2021.
Archive 02
Compiled of images taken in various locations across Europe; from Margate to Stockholm, Prague, Barcelona, Venice, Porto and Cambridge. Archive 02 explores the often comical, sometimes endearing relationship between people and place.
Collected
'Collected' is a series of images taken between 2017 and 2020 that highlights the peculiarity of everyday places, objects and people.
Design & direction by Ongoing Projects.
Archive 01
City streets, cityscapes, tulips, spaghetti-o's at the skatepark, statues and figures, a lonely boat, inflatables at the seaside, a dog with a bottle holder, sunsets, shaded plants, book store pile up - Archive 01 is a collection of 15 photographs taken on 35mm film, in times and locations past.
OK NOT OK
'OK NOT OK' is my first zine, offering a glimpse of city life, its inhabitants and the ever changing landscape that surrounds them. Featuring a selection of 16 photographs taken in London, England; between 2017-2019.
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