The Photography Of Richard Mosse

It's great when you stumble across another photographers work, and are completely in awe of every aspect of it. I first saw Richards work in the Times Weekend Magazine about two years ago, it was his series Breach (left) of American bases founded in Iraqi palaces.

It reminds me of squats that take over old buildings. The buildings themselves are beautiful, yet quite uninhabitable in their nature. They need to be modified in order to fit the needs of the military.


His latest series Quick uses a type of film called aerochrome, devised by kodak and the military for use in military purposes during the cold war. The film picks up on foliage and greenery yet usually show military camouflage in a different hue. the end colours are both confusing and surreal. Candy floss pinks in images of the Congo (below) are perculiar.




http://richardmosse.com

Latest takeaway shot on 5 x 4 with a 150mm Lens.

Going Large

The blog has been fairly quiet over the past few months, and this is due to a new arrival in the household. The new arrival comes in the shape of the Toyo 45C View Camera that I picked up from a photographer in Somerset late last year.

It's a beautiful camera, and hardly used. I'm hoping to use it in conjunction with several projects over the coming months/years. I'v alrady begun shooting takeaways with the camera, and will post the results on here soon.

Young Union Soldier

Lady Maid of the Unions

Re-enactor # 03

Re-enactor # 02

Re-Enactor # 01

Liz Evans, Member of the Winchester regiment, Wales, 2008

Chap # 01

Earl Of Waveney, Member of the New Sheridan Club, London, 2008

Studio Shoot Photos of Becki Biggins are now viewable on my website.


Becki is a jazz musician from west London. She's playing at the Marlborough music festival this weekend and has been nominated for the best newcomer award.

Visit www.kitoates.co.uk to see the images

London tours Bus conductor

Dimitri, Bus Conductor, Baker Street, London, 2008

Waiting for the 182

An old man waiting for the 182 bus on my road, I was waiting for it too.

Extras Photographs

A new photo series is available for viewing on my website these photo were taken of background artistes on set of a film that i'm not allowed to mention. (It hasnt been released)