Collaborating with First People Housing: A Shared Commitment to Transform Lives

Collaboration between The Christopher James Hall Foundation and First People Housing CIC

We are delighted to announce an upcoming collaboration with First People Housing CIC, an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals facing homelessness, substance misuse recovery, and those with a history of offending behavior. This partnership marks a significant step towards our shared vision of creating a more inclusive and empathetic society through the transformative power of […]

Empowering Through Photography: Highlights from The Guild of Photographers Awards Weekend

Empowering Through Photography: Highlights from The Guild of Photographers Awards Weekend

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to attend The Guild of Photographers Awards Weekend, and it was truly an amazing experience. The event brought together talented photographers from across the country, providing a platform for networking and collaboration. One highlight of the weekend was the honour of being invited to speak about the Christopher James […]

A Journey Back in Time: Collaborating with Oaklands College Hair and Makeup Students

As a professional photographer based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, I’ve had the privilege of working on various exciting projects. One such experience that stands out is collaborating with the talented hair and makeup students from Oaklands College. Although I didn’t initially consider the 1980s as a historical period (since I grew up in that era, […]

A Journey Through the Lens: How the Emmaus Project Transformed My Life

I was one of the participants in the Emmaus Journey project, and to say it’s been life-changing would be an understatement. Before I found my way to this project, I was in a dark place. Homelessness was a reality I never thought I’d face, and it stripped away so much of my confidence and sense […]

Finding My Vision: Lee’s Journey Through Photography

Being part of the Emmaus Journey project was really good for me. Before this, I didn’t think much about taking pictures. I only ever used a cheap camera or my phone to take snaps, nothing serious. But then I got the chance to use a proper camera and learn how to take real photos. It […]

+ALICE’S MERRY UNBIRTHDAY

It was an exciting opportunity to photograph the dress rehearsal of “Alice’s Merry Unbirthday” with Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT)! “Alice’s Merry Unbirthday” is a delightful and imaginative production, and captures the essence of HIT’s inclusive approach to this classic story. As a photographer, I had the privilege of capturing the magic of the theatre during […]

+HAIRSPRAY – THE MUSICAL

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph the dress rehearsal of Hairspray with Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT)! Hairspray is a fantastic and beloved musical, and being able to capture the energy and excitement of HIT’s inclusive production is a remarkable experience. Dress rehearsals are particularly special moments in the theatrical process, as they represent the […]

+WANDS, WINGS & WI-FI

I had a fantastic time photographing the dress rehearsal for “Wands, Wings, and WiFi” with Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT)! Working with inclusive theatre groups like HIT is an incredibly rewarding experience, as it allows me to capture the essence of their performances and the spirit of inclusivity in action. The dress rehearsal is a critical […]