Day 1 - Work in Progress

Well... despite the gale force winds yesterday we managed to put up our temporary studio and photograph a massive 46 portraits during the first day of the ridley road portrait project.

Here are a few selected polaroids.

Many people we spoke to mentioned images that they had of Ridley Road from days gone by.

I'm hoping to gather a selection of these and put together a mixed exhibition showing them alongside the portrait project. If you have any images or stories about the market please get in touch. info@katepeters.co.uk

Ridley Road Portrait Project - the beginning.

My idea...

I’ve lived and worked in and around Dalston since I arrived in London several years ago and I’ve always been fascinated by the energy and diversity of Ridley Road Market.

My plan is set up a temporary photographic studio within the market for three consecutive days in order to produce portraits of the stallholders and shoppers.

My aim is to produce approximately 100 portraits over the three days.

I want to photograph the people who give the market its unique character, creating a lasting portrait of the market itself through those who occupy it.

I hope that the portraits will provide an important historical document for future generations.

This project is being made possible by the kind support of the Arts Council of England.

Stay tuned to hear more about my progress and view the work as I create it...

Thanks, Kate