Welcome to Alum Rock is a disposable camera project I ran with a group of women from Go Women Alliance, a community initiative based along the vibrant Alum Rock Road in East Birmingham.  

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Together, we created a photo series by taking a series of photo walks along the High Street, using Fuji Film and Kodak disposable cameras. We then curated the images into a series, which we used to produce a photozine.  

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As part of the project, we also transformed a selection of images into cyanotypes on fabric. To do this, we scanned 4x6 prints to create negatives and then used Jacquard pre-coated fabric cyanotype sheets on cotton to create a limited number of prints. The grainy effect of the disposable cameras worked beautifully with the cyanotype process, adding a unique texture to the final pieces.  

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Below are selected images from this collaborative project.