Simon Maxwell

I am a professional photographer based in the UK. While the bulk of my commercial work is in architecture and interiors ( ) , I enjoy photographing non-commissioned subjects of all kinds, from landscapes to still life. I like to seek out subjects which lend themselves to the powerful and sometimes abstract treatment enabled by black and white. I of course look to the "greats" of black and white photography for inspiration: the still life work of Irving Penn, the intense vision of Paul Strand, the powerful printing style of Albert Watson, the pioneering modernist vision of Edward Weston, and not least the extraordinary work across so many genres by his son, Brett Weston. I had my first photographic darkroom as a child and have been fascinated by the timeless power of black and white imagery ever since. The transition from film to digital, for me, enabled photographers and darkroom workers to explore image treatments and print statements which were all but impossible to achieve in the traditional darkroom; as a result, I have embraced the new technology with enthusiasm. I hope that you will enjoy viewing the images which I have selected for Saatchiart . Each is precious to me. Thanks for stopping by!

Foundation course in Art and Design, DeMontfort University, Leicester, UK.