For the first time ever, my photos are being featured in an exhibition! I am part of the Urban Photography Club, and a few of us signed up for space to share our photos at The London Photo Show, running between 8 and 12 November. It’s a real thrill to showcase some of my work alongside other incredible photographers. It’s certainly given me the bug do it more! The photos featured are below, and prints of all of them are available to buy on my Etsy shop. If you like any of the photos, but would like it in a different size or material, please contact me directly via the shop or by email (timbechervaise@hotmail.com) for a bespoke order. And if there are any other of my photos, either on my website or Instagram feed that you like, do get in touch! Thanks for your support.
Edinburgh
A flying visit to see my brother in Edinburgh offered another opportunity to take a few shots on its beautiful, iconic streets. The weather happened to marvellous, too, making the process even more enjoyable…
I’m now on Etsy! Prints of some of my photos are now for sale. Head to my shop to explore what’s on offer. If a photo you like is not in the size or material you like, or there’s another photo of mine that you’d like a print of, let me know!
Marrakech
Marrakech truly is an assault on the senses. At every turn, there is much to take in, from the pastel draped buildings to the potent smell of spices – not to mention the marauding motorbikes, even in the tightest of alleyways! It was fun to spend a few days there with friends, and all with my Fujifilm x100f in toe. Here are a small selection of snaps…
Venice
I hadn’t anticipated on a visit to Venice this year, but when Brian from StreetSnappers (the street photography group I am a member of) sent an email saying he had two spots left on a workshop he was leading there, I took little convincing. It’s a city that has long intrigued me. How much water is there? Does everyone have a boat? Do they have any cars there? Do people wear those masks all the time? Well, it turns out that you can’t move for water, most people have very each access to a boat, there are no cars (or bikes) on the main island, and the masks are mostly used during a two-week festival in February. Alongside all that, Venice is a beautiful city, full of surprises at every turn, making it a dream for a street photographer. I also visited two nearby islands, Morano and Burano, the latter especially fun because of its colourful array of houses. All in all, I had a lovely time. Here are a selection of shots, taken with my Fujifilm x100f…
Pre-match at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Two loves in my life are street photography and Tottenham Hotspur. So why not somehow put the two together? That was the thinking behind the photos below taken during the summer, when I took my Fujifilm x100f to Spurs’ first game of the season against Southampton in August. I was keen to capture the pre-match vibe – be that walking to the stadium, chatting with friends and family, drinking beer, waiting around, or whatever. I hope I’ve succeeded. The key tactic I employed was shooting from the hip whilst navigating through crowds. It meant I could get fairly close to people without standing out too much! There remains acres of room for improvement, but I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The weather was gorgeous and Spurs won 4-1, playing some lovely football along the wall. All in all, it was one of those summer days I’d gladly put on repeat.
Will and Lauren's wedding
If you’re a wedding photographer and we ever happen to meet, be warned: I like to ask questions. Actually, I’m like that with most people I meet — I’m a naturally inquisitive person (again, be warned) — but with wedding photographers, my curiosity ratchets up a notch. How many photos do you take on a typical shoot? How many cameras do you use? What’s the editing process like? Is it scary asking people to stop nattering and get in position for the group shots?
For many years, I never thought to give wedding photography a go. Aside from having to be really, really, really good at it, there’s also the pressure of being responsible for what will be a couple’s most treasured collection of photographs. I’m not sure I can successfully handle that level of responsibility.
But over the last year or so, I’ve looked at candid shots from weddings (not the official, picture-perfect ones, more the off-the-cuff ones as people dine, dance and discuss) and wondered whether it’s an area I could explore. So when my friend Will invited me to his wedding last year, I took along my Fujifilm x100f for the ride. The results are below. I’d love to do more candid wedding photography in the future — perhaps even in a more official capacity — but, for now and where possible, I’m enjoying getting the camera out with minimal expectation except to learn and have fun.
As for the wedding itself, it was in July having originally been scheduled for May. Covid restrictions kept putting it back. Sadly, the wedding guest list had to be trimmed down (maximum of 30) for the ceremony which I went to, and only close family could then go on to the reception. But it was a truly special occasion and one I was honoured to attend. I only met Will in 2013 but he has grown to become a very dear friend. I was thrilled to see him so happy as he and the lovely Lauren exchanged vows and committed their lives to each other.
