Trust me

A camera seems to be able to bring out the extremes of trust in someone. While some people run a mile fearing you’ll use their body parts on sordid web sites, others open-up their lives. I’m on this course but I’m very far from being experienced at any of this. It can be a slap when you’re rejected, but a little scary when you realise how much people are willing to show and tell just because you have a camera in your hand. Especially as we tend to go for people in vulnerable positions with delicate issues. Thinking about it though, it shouldn’t be so surprising considering the ‘trust me I’m a photographer’ spiel I’ve been giving out this year. Its only when you’re taken up that you fully realise what you’ve been asking for. In any case its nice to be trusted and to be given the challenge of repaying that trust. (Many thanks for the comments).

Market

A few pics from around the market after a couple of hours trying out Niko’s Mamiya. Very quiet. I just wish I had a grand to buy one… I love the way a place changes completely from light to dark.

Keep it local.

Nothing like a local MP to bring out the humanity. Keith Hill, Labour MP for Streatham.

“Todo por la familia”

Finally feel I’m getting somewhere but would love some crit (including any tutors roaming around) if anyone has some time this week. Here’s to presentations…