Les Rencontres D'Arles

Galerie Huit, Arles. British Journal of Photography Home and Away Exhibition.

I am happy to have a couple of photographs in a group show at Galerie Huit in Arles which was organized by the BJP. If you are in Arles, the show is up until the end of July and the address is 8 Rue de la Calade which is right in the centre. And obviously Les Rencontres des Arles is in full swing so another great reason to visit.

Ouidas Daughters, Sinai Desert.

Ouidas Daughters, Sinai Desert.

Don McCullin at Arles.

Don McCullin at Arles.

Many years ago Mark Shand introduced his old friend Don McCullin at the RGS in London with the words " this mans eyes are our conscience " . I never forgot those words and on Sunday had the pleasure of shooting Don using the wet plate collodion process whilst he was down at Les Rencontres D'Arles. It was incredibly hot but Don was ever the gentlemen and sat patiently for two hours whilst I dealt with the various issues that shooting wet plate in 40 c throws up. A memorable day for me and an honour to photograph a man for whom I hold the greatest respect.

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