Chris Pollard: London Collections Men

Question 1

Tell us a little about your shots from London Collections: Men

Accepted Answer

I try to attend shows that are of specific interest to me; such as the tailoring shows of Gieves & Hawkes, Savile Row Collective or the more gritty motorcycle based events of Belstaff and Barbour. There is also something about the excitement backstage that makes it a fun intimate environment for capturing natural shots; the excitement and nerves can give a much less posed result.

Question 2

Which is your favourite image from your LC:M series?

Accepted Answer

Probably the image with the pink haired chaps looking forward - taken backstage at Sibling London (specifically the one where he looks a little nervous) I still feel a sense of atmosphere when I look at it.

Question 3

Why did you choose to use a Lomography Petzval lens?

Accepted Answer

I’ve done a fair amount of shooting with a brass lens before, but usually when they are attached to antique wooden box camera. So, the opportunity to shoot on an analogue brass lens, still made from the original 19th century design, but combined with a modern digital back seemed like a challenging experiment that I couldn’t let pass by.

Question 4

What was your first camera?

Accepted Answer

An old Kodak 110 Film camera that my Gran gave me.

Question 5

What advice would you give to people interested in getting started with photography?

Accepted Answer

Just go out there and enjoy yourself, don’t worry too much about equipment, as the more you learn about photography as you go, the more you will know what to acquire next. Also, don’t try take photos that you think other people will like, capture what makes you happy in your own way…more often than not, it ends up being more interesting.

Question 6

How would you describe your style?

Accepted Answer

I feel a little like I have stolen my Grandad's style as I use his wardrobe as a good source of bow ties and waistcoats - but more often than not, my outfits are generally quite tailored and classic.

Question 7

What is your favourite piece in your wardrobe?

Accepted Answer

I find it changes from month to month, but currently its a light grey puppytooth 3 piece suit, specifically because it has a double breasted waistcoat.

Question 8

Who or what would you love to photograph?

Accepted Answer

There is a really big custom motorbike scene in Indonesia, I’d love to go out there and shoot the bike builders and chop-shop workers on medium format. I think the manufacturing processes and characters working in that scene could be more interesting than the actual finished bikes.

Question 9

You're about to embark on an adventure, could you tell us about it?

Accepted Answer

I’m heading out to Chile for a few weeks to go surfing along the Pacific coast, then travelling in-land to go horse riding in the Andes in Patagonia. Since I’m aiming to achieve my Licentiate award with the Royal Photographic Society in the near future, I’m hoping I can get some photos that I can use in my assessment panel.

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