The magazine of the photo-essay
September back 2019 issue
“A free, really high quality photo-essay magazine. Fabulous!”
Stephen Fry. British actor, writer and film maker
Coming at a pivotal time in UK politics, Portrait of Britain, the British Journal of
Photography’s annual photography exhibition, is back for 2019 and Hoxton Mini
Press will once again be producing the accompanying publication. The winning
photographs from this open-call competition are selected by a panel of expert judges
and will be displayed on digital billboard screens nationwide at the same time as the
book’s launch – in train stations, airports, shopping centres and on high streets –
where they are seen by over 10 million people. These captivating portraits celebrate
the diversity, culture and identity of Britain at a critical time in its history.
CLEANING THE NETS by Ann Chown Hastings, East Sussex
Pete, Simon and Lawrence are from a long line of fishermen. They have worked at the Stade, home of the UK’s largest
beach-based fishing fleet, for many years.
CALLUM by Laura Pannack Tipton, West Midlands
I’ve been exploring what it’s like to grow up in Tipton and what it means to feel
‘grown up’. Working with young people in the area, we have been shooting at their
favourite hangouts.
SASKIA WAITING TO LEAVE FOR CRICKET PRACTICE by Mark Harrison. Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Saskia, 11, is my neighbour’s daughter. Watching my friends take their girls to cricket practice has made me appreciate
how much more equality there is now in the UK for young women.
THE CLAIRVOYANT by Chris Taylor Brighton, East Sussex
When I happened upon Eva Petulengro, who is a clairvoyant and astrologer, I knew
nothing of her fame or history. She has had many famous clients. The way she was
sitting in a relaxed and almost regal way caught my attention.
UNTITLED by John Fowler Worthing, West Sussex
WEE MUCKERS: YOUTH OF BELFAST by Toby Binder Belfast, County Antrim
A group of friends gathers at Woodvale Park on the night of 11th July to celebrate
the victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the
Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
HARRIET AND HER GIRLS PACKING UP HOME by Liz Hingley London
Harriet Muhiza and her daughters are among the hundreds of residents in London who are being rehoused to make
way for the new HS2 railway that will connect the north and south of England. For families like Harriet’s the process of
being displaced by major urban developments is hugely disruptive and unsettling.
CAPTAIN BEANY by Alecio Ferrari Port Talbot, West Glamorgan
Captain Beany changed his name from Barry Kirk by deed poll in May 1991. A
much-loved local character, he is a fundraising superhero who has raised thousands
of pounds for good causes.
JUDITH KERR by Neil Spence London
Acclaimed writer and illustrator Judith Kerr wrote many much-loved children’s books
including The Tiger Who Came to Tea. I wanted to ask her to imitate the tiger and
found the courage to do so for the last shot of the sitting.
ONE-WOMAN PROTEST by Oliver Woods London
This lady was protesting alone outside the BBC in central London over several days
in October 2018. She was happy for me to take her picture but didn’t want to give
her name. ‘I have to be anonymous because the cat lobby is very powerful,’ she said
There was something very British about her protest that encompassed a love of
wildlife, free speech, politeness and a desire to back the underdog.
