Crumblin’ Cookie 20th May - 1st June

John Taylor & Co, based in Loughborough, is the largest bellfoundry in the world. The company continues a line of bellfounding which has been unbroken since the middle of the 14th Century. The current building is one of the few Victorian purpose built manufacturing sites still being used for for its original function.

The exhibition was photographed by Leicester Lo-Fi on 35mm, Medium and large format film by:

Andy Stafford
Daryl Tebbutt
David Wilson Clarke
Ian Nutt

Duffy’s Bar 20th May - 1st June

Music photography is both easy, and difficult. Lots of colours, lots of expression and movement make it an ideal subject. But low light, the clutter on stage make it a challenge. Leicester has a rich music scene, and it’s reflected here by three music photographers based in Leicester, each exhibiting a different theme.

Photography by:

David Wilson Clarke
Ollie Millington
Scott Choucino

Scott Choucino is a local music photographer who has been making an impression despite being relatively new to the game. His live music photography and portrait work in particular has been gaining a great deal of recognition.

Scott will be documenting and co-curating a number of parts of Handmade Festival this year.

Leicester LoFi are a group of Leicester based photographers that embrace the traditional aspects of photography by using old film cameras, toy cameras, pin holes, alternative processes and darkroom printing etc. They meet regularly to swap ideas, take pictures, make prints, set projects, eat cake and hold exhibitions.

They will be curating a number of exhibitions as part of Handmade.