Kirsty Whitlock – keeper of stories

Yesterday, I visited designer maker Kirsty Whitlock to do a photoshoot. It was wonderful to photograph Kirsty’s work which makes use of things we normally throw away (Kirsty’s family are told to look out for items like magpies!) and also features a lot of type – both handwritten and printed.

Capturing her work was a real joy and I wanted to show each thread which is why a macro lens is so useful! Working with other creatives is one of the best things about my job and I was particulalry inspired by Kirsty’s nostalgic work; collecting little pieces of history, whether from a shopping list found in an old coat or a train ticket which tells of a long journey indeed.

Find out more about Kirsty’s work at: http://www.kirstywhitlock.com/Home_Page.html

All images © Clare Kelly. More of my photography can be viewed at: http://cargocollective.com/clarecatherinekelly
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