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Mohammed | Egypt

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Another emotive image from the epic UK to Rwanda cycle adventure – from one of my favourite countries – Egypt. – a picture of Mohammed. I had spent around 6 hours in the saddle, travelling along the Nile Southwards, ultimately … Continue reading →

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Covid Portraiture | Robert

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Early this year I began shooting portraiture of people working throughout the #covid19 pandemic. A series of simple images, shot using one strobe, a plain background ( a rarity for me) and often in spaces with little room (offices, living … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Muhammad in Sudan

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Continuing with the portrait theme from the epic cycle ride to Rwanda in 2012, this is a portrait of Muhammad in Sudan. I had packed up and left my pitch in the desert at 5am – it was peaceful, beautiful … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Karina | Norwich

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Continuing with the portrait theme and stories about positive immigration.I shot this portrait of Karina in Norwich around two years ago, as part of the Portraits project of people (still ongoing) who live, work and have moved to Norfolk & … Continue reading →

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Ash – Envy Barbers | Lowestoft

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Good luck to all those retailers/pubs/gyms& hairdressers opening this week! Whilst working on some lockdown portraits, I popped over to Envy Barbers in Lowestoft and shot this striking portrait of owner Ash. I don’t normally shoot portraiture this wide, but … Continue reading →

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Day 13 Cycling to Rwanda… a shop keeper | Mijatovac, Serbia

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Day 13 of cycling from Suffolk to Rwanda… on a another epic day in the saddle (total of 102 miles) I had cycled roughly 80 miles when I came across this wonderful little store on the outskirts of a village … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Taxi Driver

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be uploading a selection of portraiture that I shot in 2012 when I cycled through East Africa. These portraits represent some of the remarkable people I met throughout the 5500 mile cycle adventure. I met … Continue reading →

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Geoff Stevens | Pathways Care Farm | Lowestoft

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Geoff Stevens                   Pathways Care Farm, Lowestoft Photographed in 2019 as part of the Water Mills & Marshes funded work, theportraits.co.uk – spoken in his own words. “It’s about treating people with dignity and respect” “I lived in London and have … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Andrew King. Artist.

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Julian Claxton

Portrait of Andrew King. Artist. Photographed in 2019 as part of https://theportraits.co.uk/ Spoken in his own words“I’ve always thought that I prefer the title of ‘painter’ rather than ‘artist’. Perhaps this is because any artistry that is involved exists purely … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Norfolk Farmer.

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Julian Claxton

From the Portrait Series… Meet Ivan – a Norfolk Farmer, near Great Yarmouth Spoken in his own words in 2019. “This is Belton Black Mill. I’ve had it since around 1994 when I purchased it. It was renovated by Norfolk … Continue reading →

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