Tim Allen: Artisans


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Easthope Stained Glass Studio, Folkestone, Kent © Tim Allen

Wonderful well-rounded project from British photographer Tim Allen, that not only beautifully documents true artisans in five practices, but raises money for charity. The series were all made around England's south east county of Kent. Here's Tim's story: 

"In 2013 I photographed local fairgrounds and I had the idea to have a small book made of it which I then sold to raise money for charity. I chose the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society as I'm a sufferer of the condition who is lucky enough to be responding brilliantly to treatment and wanted to give something back. After raising £450 for NASS I decided to work on another book this year, but this time the subject matter would be broader. 

I've always appreciated good craftsmanship and after spending an afternoon doing research I found lots of interesting potential candidates for my project. 6 months later I had 5 shoots completed and produced the book, "Artisans," which is now on sale. I've also decided to continue the project and have several other shoots lined up already, hopefully for my third book next year."

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Easthope Stained Glass Studio

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Cleverley & Spencer Stonemasons, Dover

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Alan Staley Boat Restorers, Faversham

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Michael Hart, Blacksmith, Horsmonden

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Malcolm Tysoe Violin Specialists, Farnborough. All images © Tim Allen

Tim has a few other great projects online - check them out. He talks about the project with Tom McLaughlan over at Ministract. And if you love these photos, make a donation and get a copy of the book

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