ABOUT ME, AND MY COMMUNITY
A photography project by residents of Hammersmith and Fulham
It couldn't have had a better beginning for our 'About Me, and my Community' ! We had a wonderful month learning about how to take good exposed photos and getting to know each other. Our weekly sessions are held at the lively and warm Nubian Life Resource Centre in White City on Mondays.
About Me, and my Community is a photography project for older residents in H&F supported by Hammersmith & Fulham Council, NHS west london, Sobus. Nubian Life Resource Centre has provided support with their fully adapted venue.
ABOUTME, ABOUTME, AND AND MY MY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
CONTENTS Green spaces: creating and sustaining Portraits and group photography Moments from our workshops ISSUE 01 www.photojournalismhub.org
issue1mag July,2022
©Malcolm
One of our participants, Malcolm Bennett took this lovely composed photo. The stillness of the hot weather, and the elements evenly placed in the frame makes this photo beautifully balanced.
We took our first Photography Walk and ventured to Wormholt Park in White City. It was a hot day, but our spirit was heightened by being in a green space and using our creative expression to document the area. Through ongoing discussions, we decided to take photos of the green spaces left in contrast to the urban development taking place in White City.
©Roberta
This photo taken by Roberta Mitchell captures a beautiful light, delicate colours and a mature visual composition.
©Roberta
©Malcolmt
©Malcolm
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©Clare
One of our weekly sessions entailed 'how to take group photos' exercises. Inspired by the work of Dorothea Lange porch group photos we had our own version at the Nubian Life Resource Centre in White City. This is a wonderful photo taken by Clare, one of our beneficiaries. We have all being drawn by the great composition and the mood of the participants in the frame.
©Clare
A beautiful set of images and poem by Avril, who has been working on documenting trees as a source of inspiration, strength and poetry.
by Avril
Living Life as a tree
Admiring the different colours of seasonal leaves the enjoyment of being surrounded by nature the tree suggested I leave my world of connection and obsession with speed, internet and fast food and learn patience
What could I accomplish if I took the time I’m like you weathering storms and all different kinds of weather that come my way
Asked to find any tree, to be still, taking in the quiet and noticing my feelings and observations
I once had a conversation with a tree Who told me ‘that people that stare at my roots photograph the bark and the branches thought I had no emotions or feelings’
©Avril
Our ridges of bark and veins of leaves are fingerprints distinctive to each trunk and branch as each one is different
Trees stand full of pride
We heal ourselves to move forward You know our mature trees assist with smaller trees in Their neigbourhood by using underground fungal Networks to transfer water, carbon and other resources
Each tree is unique
Roots are our foundation, we are all grounded Our roots spread
Spring is a time for growth and openness You can be open too at your own pace
©Avril
Bringing together individuals and groups walking, birdwatching, nature trails , and children’s activities
Trees strengthen communities
We are the longest living species on earth and give a link between the past, present and future
Look closely and observe all the shades of green leaves and different textures in London, growing in the Royal Parks
We all love to be nurtured and looked after Surrounded by love and nature ©Avril
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©Brenda
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Photographing formation of energy through clouds, the green surrounding us and the play of light on decorative posts are ways for Brenda to connect and visually share the extraordinary surrounding us
©Brenda
©Hamida
Hamida gentle photographic representation of the plants of the garden at the Nubian Life Centre show a remarkable mature compositional style.
©Roberta
©Roberta
©Hamida
©Etta
©Etta Etta loves plants. During our sessions, she has arranged them to create beautiful compositions, which she then has taken photos of.
©Orlene
Orlene has taken lovely photos of fellow participants during one of our sessions on getting to know each other through photographic portraiture.
©Balu
Orlene has taken part to all our sessions and increasingly produced lovely photographs.
©Malcolm
Our sessions have been a place for group conversations and learning about early and contemporary photographers
©Malcolm
©Clare
©Roberta
Exploring lighting and portraiture was the topic of one of our sessions. Here is a collaborative set up of two participants our participants.
©Malcolm
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