15.02.11
Photographer Invited To Country's Capital In Quest To Preserve Nottingham's Past
Photographer Invited To Country’s Capital In Quest To Preserve Nottingham’s Past
A Stapleford based photographer is in the process of securing permission to take historical photographs of Nottingham Train Station, after being invited to take part in a prestigious street photography competition in the country’s capital.
Andy Wallis (37) boasts a strong passion for photographing historical landmarks in and around Nottinghamshire, and his street photographs were recently spotted by the organisers of The International Street Photography Award, as part of the London Street Photography Festival.
His unique style has since been invited to enter the competition and he is hoping that if he manages to secure permission from East Midlands Trains, who grant permission for such projects, that his photographs will really put Nottingham on the map.
Andy, who offers Nottingham wedding photography, event and corporate photography, said: “I have always been fascinated by train stations, and as a child we didn't really use rail as a form of transport. Over the years I have loved watching people on the platform and I try to work out what the travellers are about, where they are going, if they are at the station for work or pleasure and if anyone is waiting for them at their end destination.
“The reasons for travel always seem more poignant when it’s by rail in my mind. When I discovered that there were plans to renovate the existing station, I felt that I needed to try and capture its commuters in the old environment, before it has a well deserved face lift.
“At the present time I am just waiting to get the go ahead from East Midlands Trains, but so far they have been great. It would be fantastic if some of my photographs could feature in the new station once it has been renovated and I intend to combine all of my historical photographs of Nottingham and open an exhibition of my works later on in the year.”
For more information on event photography in Nottingham or his forthcoming competition, please contact Andy Wallis on 07588 218851 or alternatively, visit www.andywallisphotography.co.uk
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