andy
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Andy is a photographer and informal educator based in the UK, with a passion for using photography to connect people and communities.

At the heart of his work is a commitment to collaboration—he believes in the transformative power of participatory photography to unite individuals and allow them to share their stories.

Drawing from his background in youth and community work, Andy brings a unique perspective to his projects, emphasising themes of identity, equality, relationships, and collective action. He aims to create spaces where people can ask questions, engage in meaningful dialogue, and raise awareness around important social issues.

Andy’s projects often focus on participatory photography, community-based work, social documentary, and portraiture, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between place and the stories that define it.

education

MA Photography (Distinction)- Falmouth University.

BA Hons. Photography (First Class) - Falmouth University.

Dip. HE Photography - University of Suffolk.

BA Hons. Youth & Community Studies (First Class) - University of Greenwich.

professional development

Intensive Winter Workshop - Jan. 25 - April 25 - The Emmas

Crossing Sectors - April - July 2024 - Open Eye Gallery

East Meets West Masterclass - 2022 - 2023 - GRAIN

group exhibitions

2025. Royal Photographic Society's IPE 166, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK

'check yourself' - Open Eye Digital Gallery, Liverpool - July. 2024

Past & Present - Der Grief, Pavillon 33, Pinakothek de Moderne & ZIRKA - 16th June - 18th June 2023

Hidden Worlds - Format International Photography Festival - 17th March - 9th April 2023

media

Source - Graduate Photography - 2022
'check yourself' - chosen by Josh Lustig, Deputy Editor of Photography, FT Weekend Magazine as one of their favourite sets of images.

"I was immediately struck by the tenderness of Andy’s photographs. He explores an emotive and fraught theme with a light touch and a clear, technically evocative, aesthetic. I was pulled into the work, finding more and more to look at the longer I spent with the images." Josh Lustig

social media

WeAreTheEmmas - Instagram take over - Mar h 2025

University of Suffolk Photography - Instagram take over - May 2023

East Meets West Grain projects - Instagram take over - February 2023

Falmouth Flexible Photo - Instagram take over - November 2022

writing

Advocacy not tolerance: relational work with people who identify as LGBTQIA
in Relationship-Based Social Work with Adults - Editors H. Dix, S. Hollinrake and J. Meade (2019) Critical Publishing, UK.

statement of photo ethics

(this is an understanding of my ethics and photography practice as I learn and unlearn these will develop and change)

i work collaboratively with respect, fairness, and inclusivity, and I value justice and equality of opportunity.

i am committed to challenging discriminatory or oppressive behaviour or practice.

i know my life experiences, values, beliefs, and interests and understand that they may differ from those of others.

i approach these differences respectfully and aim to foster an inclusive environment.

i always seek informed consent, ensuring an ongoing dialogue on the work being produced and the right to withdraw consent at any point during or after the process. decisions are respected and valued.

i do not seek to advance myself, organisations, or others - personally, politically, or professionally - at the expense of others.

i strive to be honest and non-judgmental, encouraging ethical reflection and debate with others.

May 2024