By contrast to abstracts, candid shots have always fascinated me. Not (I would like to think) due to some deep seated voyeristic tendancies, with all the negative connotations that immediatley spring to mind, but rather from the joy of exploring the range and true nature of what people are.
In which case you might be wondering where my section on portriats can be found, if I have this facination for people. Well facinated as I might be, I don't like people.
My explanation (or justification to myself perhaps) is that a portrait is a false image of the self. It is the person portrayed with consious thought as to the impression that the viewer will take away. Sometimes that comes from the subject, and sometimes from the photographer, but either way this "interferes" with the essence of the real person, even to the extent that the image becomes a cliche, whether intended or (often) not.
With a candid shot, sure there will be some interpretation on my part in how the image is presented that you could argue delivers the same "interference", but for me this is just the framing or placing on context of the subject to focus the attention on the true nature of the human state. And this is where also I see a difference between a portrait and a candid shot. A portrait is naturally of someone, a specific individual - the person is the subject of the photograph. With a candid shot the person is incidental, part of the background - the emotion is the subject.
So to return to my statement above, "I don't like people". Rather I don't like people when you put them under a spotlight (be that literally or figuratively). So there, and here you have it, candid ...
It is only of late that I have taken an interest in abstract images in photography. I have always been intriegued by abstract paintings, but it was with the purchase of some macro equipment that I discovered the joys of this style in photography.
Now as it happens none of the abstract images I present on this site are macro shots, my current desire for abstract images is that they should be only just over the threshold of the subject matter being immediately recognisable. With macro shots tending to provide a window on a world we don't normally deal with in detail, I find that this presents an additional barrier to comprehension that pushes away the moment of "Ah, that's what it is!" to the point that the images lose the impact I am looking for.
So here then (for now) are images taken at more or less standard focal lengths which I have had to use the original of zoom techniques (a pair of legs) to ensure the necessary framing to make the subjects flip into the realm of abstract ...
Options
If you find one (or more) of my works of interest I am happy to offer high quality prints framed and mounted to bring out the best in each of these unique images. I will produce each image in a range of sizes depending on the image format, either Standard or Panoramic.
Each photo will be single mounted with a white archival quality front mountbaoard cut with a bevel, and fixed with t-hinges on a white archival mountboard. This combination will be sealed with acid free tape and presented with non-reflective prespex (good quality and significantly lighter than glass) and backing board, all custom cut and mounted in a champagne silver frame. The following is an esample of a Large - Panoramic Landscape photo.
If desired I will sell photos mounted but without frame, perspex and backing board, this format is not covered in the pricing below, please contact me for guide pricing.
Sizes
Standard
- Small - 6" by 4" or x by x cm
- Medium - 11" by 7"
- Large - 17" by 11"
Panoramic
- Medium - 17" by 7"
- Large - 28" by 11"
Pricing
As you would expect pricing depends on the size of the photo, and this is as follows:
- Standard Small £60
- Standard Medium £150
- Standard Large £250
- Panoramic Medium £200
- Panoramic Large £350
The above prices include packaging but not shipping as this depends on destination. I will communicate total price including shiping once you contact me.
Ordering
If you are interested in purchasing any of my work please contact me by email at the following address...
Tell me the name of the photo (from the Galleries), the format type (Standard/Panoramic), the size (Small, Medium or Large), the quantity and the shipping country. I will then mail you back with a confirmed cost and timescale in which I can deliver to you. Note that typically I will be able to ship within 2 weeks of a confirmed order. I will email shipping tracking reference information to enable you to track delivery.
Payment
I will accept payment by cheque, drawn on a UK or French (need to check on costs of paying non french euro currency cheques in to my CM account). In this case I will not confirm order placement (and start work on shipping) until the cheque has cleared.
I will also accept payment by Paypal (instructions will be given on request for this option), in which case I will start work on shipping once payment is placed.
Welcome
This website showcases selected photographs by me, Nick Sutton.
I have presented these in a number of galleries, with themes ranging from Abstract to Flowers to Landscapes and on. Should you wish to purchase any of my work then you can find all you need to know on the Sales page.
I have also included a page with a brief biography, and another page with some short essays normally related to the subjects that I shoot, or the techniques and tools I use.
Finally please note that all images on this website are copywrited and covered by default under UK copyright law, as well as under the following usage licence:
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License
Who Is Nick Sutton?
This page provides a short biography. List what is relevant to my photo taking, plus a little arround this:
- Travel
- First photos
- Real start of phot taking (in SA)
- What inspires me the most
- What this has led me on to discover about what I like taking photos of
- Where I am now with my photography (references to the gallery themes)
- Where I see my photography going next
2008-03-18 12:59:48
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