Ken Welsh

I am basically an “on the road” photographer, by which I mean I usually approach the photographic day without any defined idea of what I want to do and very rarely work in the controlled environment of a studio. I move. I take several short trips a month and at least once a year I load my vehicle and drive for four or five weeks, covering thousands of kilometres and taking thousands of frames. I try and make sense out of the wide world as it presents itself and capture the situation or moment which has triggered me to stop and work with my camera.
After I find the photograph (or does the photograph find me?) I can spend many hours working the shot in the computer using various programs until I feel the picture has inherited a distinctive personality. I layer the picture with so many changes that it is often impossible for me to repeat the same process again. This contributes to the picture’s individuality. Unlike many photographers, I am not looking for a personal recognisable style. I am more interested in enjoying an ever-changing visual journey. Why should I lock myself into a box?
The influences on my work are many. All photographers influence me and I am continually amazed at what photographers have found t...