Sam cornwall (P)

Sam Cornwall

.Sam Christopher Cornwall ARPS BA (hons)

Bachelor of Photographic Art, Newport University, Wales, UK.

Awarded Royal Photographic Society Associateship (ARPS)

Awarded Royal Photographic Society Licentiateship (LRPS)

Creator/owner of The Taxi Office Art Gallery, Hawick.

Sam came into our college today to talk about his work. I found him knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He told us about the projects hes involved in and how his interests regarding photography have changed over the years...

He told us all about the dark room and explained a little about how timing, light and chemicals all play a massive part in the outcome of the finish photo/plate.  Also he told us about the little caravan he kitted out making it in to a dark room.  He travelled around the UK on a project know as The Pilgrimage.  I believe this is where his passion really lies.

Also, his interests with photography seem to be his love for the disposable camera. After a spell of not really knowing what to do next, he found himself buying 127 disposable cameras. These were from a sale bin with the free developing for 9 months. Happily snapping away, I guess he got a love again for the everyday picture as he told us, it felt good taking photos again. He when on to do a project called Tacky Red Cameras. Which he wanted to portray the idea of past, present and future. 

After the birth of his son, Sam decided to start the project,  A second a Day from Birth. Every day either him or his wife videoed Indigo his son.  After his first year they editied the video with the images and sounds. 

I personally enjoyed learning and viewing the Plates, Sam brought in . Wet plates of images that are original and are a one off..   It was also interesting to learn about another artist.  I look forward to meeting all types of artist all with different views, passions and interests.  

Overall I do feel that photographic can play a massive part in any designers projects.  Basic understanding at least is vital with an ever changing world. This is something Im going to be aware of and follow up some more in depth.