Blog
As a writer, Stephen uses thought-provoking blogs to explore topical issues around photography and deaf people. Read on!
A short history of the UK Deaf Community
From the ancient Britons to the medieval era to the 21st century.
Britain’s first deaf photographer
A brief look at the life and work of Walton R. Burrell, Britain’s earliest-known deaf photographer.
Vivian Maier and the deaf balloon seller
One of the most iconic street photographers of all time, and her chance encounter with a deaf man.
UCLH exhibition is world-first
The first-ever exhibition of deaf role models to be hosted in a hospital audiology site.
The impact of a great teacher can go beyond the classroom and inspire you for life.
In May, 2024, I’ll spend ten days with the deaf community in Uzbekistan. Watch this space.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to my wife, Emma, for your love, encouragement and support, and for facilitating some of the shoots. Many of the people in this project came into my life when you introduced them to me as friends.
Also to my sister Sarah, an inspirational photographer, for introducing me to the 85mm portrait lens, for nudging me to upgrade my gear to full-frame standard, and always giving honest and thoughtful feedback.
Cheers to Peter Brown, deaf historian extraordinaire for your input and factchecking. To Jason Miller for website-build and support. To Mark Malcomson at City Lit, Ruth Montgomery at Audiovisability and Clancy Gebler Davies, for ongoing moral encouragement and support.
Thank you to Michael Harding at City Lit, Agnieszka King at DSLR Photography and Ross Gamble at City Academy for coaching me to improve my portraiture techniques. To Samia Meah for consulting me to improve my work flow and archives.
No photographer is an island and everyone above has helped to grow my skills and confidence.
And, to everyone who posed for Deaf Mosaic; my heartfelt thanks for generously giving your time and sharing your stories.