Tom and Anna at Solva Woollen Mill required some images for a new print advert in a local tourist information magazine so asked me to take some pictures in the weaving shed showing their process and the atmosphere of the factory environment. Here is a brief selection. In the end they used the first shot as the main image with some of the other pics used as smaller tiles to sit below.
Seamus and his band came together from far and wide to St Davids on Saturday night for the latest Boia Gigs event. What a treat it was, wonderful songs and musicianship, funny noises and funny stories all producing a great atmosphere and big smiles. His music videos are also a treat… check out those below and there’s more here too… http://seamusfogarty.com/live-action/ also check him out on Spotify (in new window)
A couple of weeks back I went to join the first days of the Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in London. Before you roll your eyes… I primarily went along to have a look at what was going on and try and take some pictures of people and things that are not my usual subject matter. Whilst I agree with the message I was concerned that direct action is a difficult thing to get right; the central message can often be hijacked by a minority with a simple anti establishment motivation or the whole thing can simply be misrepresented in the media as a nuisance rabble that disrupts the lives of everyday people without solving anything. As it was, I spoke to lots of people over the course of several days on the streets and the message was the same; they were simply people of all ages and backgrounds who understand the existential threat to the one planet we have and want to persuade those in power that now is the time to act and understand that failure to do so will be catastrophic. Many spoke about how they felt they had no choice but to get involved and at least try to force change to happen for the sake of the planet, their children and grandchildren. Several told me how they would prefer to be at home with their families rather than stood on the street but that they had an obligation to be there for the sake of the future of the planet. At the end of two weeks of demonstrations in London and around the world, attention has been focused on the movement and most importantly; the message. Time will tell if those with the power to do so will take meaningful action.
Some of the portraits here have accompanying text from short interviews I conducted… click on images for larger version then hover your cursor over the image to read.
I’ll be busy for the next 2 weeks shooting a project with Mother Goose Films for the Celtic Routes project. Taking pictures of ancient places in West Wales as well as Eastern Ireland. Looking forward to it!
I spent the weekend up in Snowdonia with the Wildsome crew and guests shooting some images for their website and social media. The philosophy is to create tailored mountain adventures that deliver a full outdoor experience in one weekend. As a new venture this was only the second event they have offered but it was excellent; with a mix of challenging walking, some light scrambling and sharing of knowledge about the mountains, their history, flora and fauna and how to navigate them safely. The weekend was also about escape and exploring a new environment with mindfulness and sense of disconnection from the norm. Joey and Emily, the masterminds behind the Wildsome, have worked hard to make sure everything is in place to spend the weekend not only physically active but also well fed and nurtured in an ego free environment. There’s a sense of calm, of shared positive experience and personal growth coupled with belly laughs, fun and freedom to enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. The blend was just right and everyone went home pleasantly weary and happy. Look out for their upcoming events at https://thewildsome.com/ and here on Instagram .
A treat to see The Specials at Glastonbury Extravaganza at the weekend. I was just a punter but grabbed a few shots. It was a great show from the legends of British ska who are touring their recent No.1 album, Encore and banging out some old favourites too. A brilliant set and as usual, a top show put on in the grounds of the abbey.
