Dylan Collard Captures His Neighbors in the 'Up My Street' Series
Meghan Young — July 10, 2011 — Fashion
References: dylancollard & behance.net
One of the 10 Commandments happens to be "Love thy neighbor," and that doesn't just refer to your actual neighbor, but also to the people who surround you on a daily basis; take the Up My Street photo spread as an example. It is a portrait series of shopkeepers who work in the photographer's home area. Having passed them every evening for six years, he decided to capture them amid their livelihood.
Shot by London-based photographer Dylan Collard, the Up My Street photo series is simple yet poignant. Collard has managed to keep a dramatically dark set for each image taken thus far in the ongoing project. I even like that he has consistently used a red light accent that gently caresses the scene as well as the subject.
Shot by London-based photographer Dylan Collard, the Up My Street photo series is simple yet poignant. Collard has managed to keep a dramatically dark set for each image taken thus far in the ongoing project. I even like that he has consistently used a red light accent that gently caresses the scene as well as the subject.
Trend Themes
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Neighborhood Portraits — There's a trend of capturing everyday people in their work environment, offering a more intimate look into the community.
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Dark and Dramatic Photography — Photographers are experimenting with lighting and tone to create striking portraits that evoke emotion and mood.
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Ongoing Photo Series — Photographers are pushing boundaries by turning their projects into long-term, evolving series that capture the evolution of people and places over time.
Industry Implications
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Photography — Innovation opportunities include experimenting with lighting, angles, and subjects to tell unique stories and authentically capture communities.
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Small Business — Shopkeeper portraits can help small businesses build brand awareness and foster community connections through authentic storytelling.
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Marketing and Advertising — Companies looking to appeal to local audiences can use shopkeeper portraits to create relatable and emotional advertising campaigns.
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