Seeing More Things

The Photographers' Gallery / Hampstead School

Seeing More Things was a 3 year visual literacy programme, hosted by The Photographer's Gallery, partnering photographers and writers with schools across London.

I had the privilege of working for one term with Jai Moodie at Hampstead School in Kilburn and his group of year 10 photography students.

These portraits, shot in a room off of the classroom using available light, were planned and directed by the students. Each portrait contains a personal item or gesture that holds a story for the young person. This series of images is a culmination of 3 months of workshops where the young people developed skills in reading, analysing, understanding and making images.

Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography
Liane Harris Photography

Creative Process

Over 12 weeks, my workshops were informed by a ‘Five Ways In’ template provided by The Photographer's Gallery; subject, context, form, composition and personal reaction.

This enthusiastic group developed both their technical and visual literacy skills through focused discussions, experimenting with taking pictures and visiting a variety of photography exhibitions in London.

Their portraits are on permanent display in their school.