Capturing the fleeting, unseen human connection
Name: Carly Marie Phipps. What do you do?: I am a photographer in my final year of a Masters in Photography at Sheffield Hallam. What do you enjoy the most about doing this?: Capturing moments and events that may otherwise be forgotten. I love being able to show someone a tender or interesting moment that they may not have seen or realised has been captured, and seeing their reaction upon either remembering it or viewing it for the first time. What is the best thing about Macclesfield?: The amazing artisan community that we have here now and the support everyone gives within that community. What is the worst thing about Macclesfield?: The amount of disused and derelict buildings, and the amount of empty shops standing in the town centre. Where is your favourite place in Macclesfield?: The Snowgoose Café Bar. Perfectly relaxing atmosphere and there is always something going on. How long have you been a fan of photography?: I’ve been a photography enthusiast for as long as I can remember, but have wanted a career in it since the age of 16. What is your favourite subject/theme to photograph?: I love taking photos of people immersed in their culture, in a reportage/documentary style. Images that are shot from the hip as it were. What’s the funniest or most memorable thing that’s happened while you’ve been taking photographs – or what’s the most memorable you have done?: I did some work experience with Greater Manchester Police in the corporate communications department for a week which was really fun. I learned a lot and worked with some great people. Photographing the tactical mounted unit training their horses was incredible. If you could take a photograph of anyone, anything or anywhere?: would absolutely love to visit and document Chernobyl. The whole place has an air of mystery and intrigue. I find urban exploration photographs fascinating. Name of event: The Way We Live. What is the aim of the event?: The intention of the exhibition is to raise funds for Resolve International to donate towards their sanitation projects and disaster relief. I am travelling with them to Nepal in November. Where / when is it?: Currently at The Snowgoose Café Bar on Sunderland Street, Macclesfield. It’s there until Friday, October 9, when I have a closing
Inight with live music, then it goes up at Bollington Arts Centre from Sunday, October 11 – Saturday, November 7. Private viewing is on Sunday, October 25. What does it involve?: I have 12 pieces of my photographic work displayed as an exhibition that intend to portray the idea of being part of the technology driven rat-race that is contemporary times, and in contrast, finding peace and a way to slow down and become more mindful of the present. Who is it suitable for?: Everyone. Any other information?: All artwork is for sale, if a piece is sold I can do more prints. Profits from artwork sales are donated to the aforementioned charity: Resolve International for Nepal. Want to find out more?: Email: info@carly-marie. co.uk. Web: www. carly-marie.co.uk. Twitter: @carlymariephoto. Facebook: Carly Marie Photography