Research Diary
A photography journal from an upbeat-pessimist — documenting beauty in overlooked places, tracing repetition, stillness, and slow collapse. Part research, part wandering, part attempt to make sense of the noise.
Tales from the Loop: Bloom Exhibition at MMU
I’m proud to announce that I’ll be exhibiting a print from my Tales from the Loop series at the MMU MA End of Year Show Bloom, alongside writing by Sarah Neder and painting by Rob Jones. Join us from 22–28 September on the MMU campus, with a special After Hours viewing on 25 September.
Tales from the Loop: When Restriction Becomes Reality
What started as a strict experiment in repetition soon grew into something more. From McCarthy’s bleak novels to weeks of forced rest after injury, The Loop began to evolve into Tales from the Loop — a project where fiction, restriction, and rediscovery intersect.
Tales from the Loop: In the Shadow of the Monolith
After weeks of anticipation, I finally held my first framed print from Tales from the Loop in my hands. Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag and finished with non-reflective art glass, In the Shadow of the Monolith came to life in a way that was both humbling and inspiring. In this post, I share the process of printing, framing, and exhibiting the work — and reflect on how it connects to the broader journey of the project.
Tales from the Loop: Into the Shadows
A winter night walk through Manchester’s overlooked streets marked the turning point for my new series. A cold, concrete loop near the university revealed its darker side — quiet, strange, and full of charged stillness. This was when the images turned black and white, and the project began to find its voice.