Bolton Documentary Photography is a voluntary organisation, a community-arts group of photographers who are creating a pictorial record of life in Bolton. Our work is inspired by the country’s first Mass Observation study (the so called Bolton Worktown project) which took place just before the second World War, and the documentary photography of Humphrey Spender in particular.
Our group’s work has a wider scope than the original Worktown project in that we like to document community activities, voluntary groups, public services and other activities which contribute to the cultural strength and diversity of Bolton.
Improving Bolton
A new project we are currently working on is a photographic look at the regeneration of Bolton…more information can be found here
The Town is Alive with the Sound of Music
Our project documenting live music events of all types across a variety of indoor venues and open spaces within the Bolton area has now concluded, and our exciting new book is now available. More information can be found here.
“We’ve worked with Bolton Documentary Photography for several years now and have found them to be accomplished photographers of live performance. They have shown themselves to be unobtrusive and sensitive to the working practices of our actors and our production teams. We believe they have the skills and experience well-suited to documenting film and TV productions”.
Lotte Wakeham, Artistic Director, Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Our website explains the history of the group, explains who we are and showcases a selection of photographs from a number of our past projects and exhibitions.
If you think we can help you with your current or upcoming project, please feel free to get in touch with your requirements, and we’ll get back to you
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