Gigs gone by...

I think this image captures the true essence of the gig, the energy from the stage, adoring fans, a loyal guitar tech on standby, a film crew trying desperately to capture the atmosphere, and... fragrant incense slowly burning at the side of the stage.

Johnny Marr and the Healers. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 6th October 2011

A snap shot through the crowd of the beautiful Cassie Ramone.

The Vivian Girls. The Ruby Lounge, Manchester. 17th July 2011

A cheeky look at David from Holly.

The Lovely Eggs. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 9th April 2011

Matthew in his blue shirt with his red guitar.

The Heartbreaks. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 9th April 2011

Theme, Purple. Justin and Freddie.

The Vaccines. The Ritz, Manchester. 3rd April 2011

I was stood on a mezzanine at this gig and love the angle, colours and reflections in the crowd.

Carl Barat. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 24th October 2010.

Today I have made...

Today I have made this decorative cotton bunting. The cotton is from Leons fabric store [Chorlton] and the binding is from the haberdashery in Abakhan fabric store [Manchester].

Possible Project!

I am so thankful to The Impossible Project for saving the Polaroid production plant and continuing to produce instant film.

The most recent addition to my camera collection is a Polaroid Impulse Camera. I took this photograph last night using PX 680 Colour Shade / First Flush film, not knowing if my cheap camera would even work. To my delight the image slowly emerged to expose three of my best friends.

[From left to right] Annmarie, Kay & Lucy.

I will begin with my favourite photograph...

The two people in this photograph are my parents, taken by my fathers brother in his kitchen. Like me he was an experimental photographer in the 1970's.