It's hard to write objectively about friends because we all think our buddies are creative and great. Also, I think it's somehow not very British to gush about our mates - in general we're too busy taking the piss or flaunting our modesty.
I love the photography that Chris Kidd captures and creates. The fact that he's my mate also allows me a little more insight into his process and methodology than if his work was simply a picture on a wall or image in a book. His photographic world is acutely and poetically human. He captures the ephemeral and out-lived, the discarded and lost. He's a storyteller and story-maker. These images aren't all instant fixes, many of them take time to grow on you, like the best songs, they have a hook but also a depth that pulls you back again and again.
Chris shoots from the hip, literally. Whether he's using a holga, a compact digital or a rollei, he'll walk in the room, mentally scan it, and have taken three or four shots from the camera attached to his belt before you're aware he's shooting. A mundane domestic setting is as much his playground as a windswept seaside town and his camera is a natural extension to his curiosity and perfect sense of place.
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Absolutely amazing photographs! Does he have a shop or online portfolio?
P.S. This made me laugh: "in general we're too busy taking the piss or flaunting our modesty" :-D
He doesn't currently have an online portfolio or way to buy prints as such.... I hope he does soon.
Hi. Thanks. I cant do websites but will start a blog. Yes Im keen to sell!
Great write up. Thanks Row.
I will keep you posted. Inspired!!!
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Chris
I have albums on facebook. Search Chris Kidd Bristol.
These are house sitting and dodg walking shots. Also loads of Weston super Mare, Somerset England.
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Chris
http://spacesbetweencjk.blogspot.com/
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Chris
Lovely post. I know Chris and his work to! Creates lovely images.
Shawn
Good to see more of your work Chris! I am spellbound by the last image - that orange sponge has got me.
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Chris, make it easier to comment on your blog!! At the moment it only allows users with a URL to do so... I tried but no joy.
Thanks for comments. Not sure who Oh is but great to hear from you and yes i will try to make it easier to comment on my blog.
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Chris