Umlungu In Kingsbarns

 July 17, 2021

Umlungu 

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Brad Eggleston aka Umlungu at his studio in the East Neuk area of Scotland, just south of the historic town of St Andrews. His studio is off the beaten path and nestled in the tiny village of Kingsbarns which has a population of about 443 people. If you find yourself in the area, I highly recommend stopping and visiting Brad's studio. You will always be greeted with a warm smile and a "Good Afternoon" all said in his sexy Zimbabwean accent.

Umlungu's Studio in Kingsbarns, Scotland

Brad with the chair in his front garden

Brad and fur baby Harris with the chair in front of the Inn at Kingsbarns

The entire portrait series is being shot with a plastic Diana+ camera with an instant film back

Final results are portraits on Polaroids

Umlungu's signature on the chair. After each portrait session I ask the participant to sign the chair. Signing the chair represents a promise to share the cause and project with friends, family and colleagues. That's how the awareness grows. 

Brad and I with the chair in front of his studio in KingsBarns

You can see more of Umlungu's artwork at Umlunguart.com

"Be Your Own King" With Chris Rutterford

 "Be Your Own King"

- Chris Rutterford

July 6th 2021

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chris Rutterford with the chair at his art studio in Edinburgh. For my followers, his name may be a bit familiar, Chris is the lead artist for the The Colinton Tunnel project (which I'm still completely geeking out over!). 
With the chair, Chris has included his most recent art piece, a giant hare named "Hare To Golf". Chris is one of ten local artists that was handpicked to customize a large white fiberglass hare.
The Big Hare Trail which runs for ten weeks, is intended to raise awareness and much needed funds for Leuchie House a charity foundation based in North Berwick which supports people living with a range of neurological conditions such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and stroke.
A huge THANK YOU to Pike + Bambridge for supporting the arts and the Leuchie House charity. 
Chris signed the chair and added "Be Your Own King", you can see it along with his Polaroid in the last pic. It was a lovely day spent with lovely people. I am thankful.

#TheBigHareTrail #HareToStay #chrisrutterfordartist 

Chris, The Chair and The Hair

Chris, The Chair, The Hare and a Tune   

Chris's Polaroid and signature on the chair, he added "Be Your Own King"

Chris, The Chair, The Hare and The Photographer