UK’s Featured Creators Answer “3 Questions” | ppp United Kingdom (London) | ISSUE #190

To celebrate the launch of 〈photo poster project〉 in London, United Kingdom, we asked three photographers based in the UK to answer three questions. The first UK edition of ppp, featuring their work, will be held at 〈Batsford Gallery〉 on April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun). Participant registration has already opened and will close soon.

I love photography because it connects my past with my present.Growing up in Nepal, I was always drawn to art. I used to create graffiti and paintings and I admired creativity in every form. Even then I dreamed of owning a camera one day.

When I moved to London in 2019 everything changed. The city felt like I'm living inside the movie. Every street , every corner looked like perfect frame. All it needed was a subject, a story, moment to capture.

Photography became my way of expressing the feeling. It allow me to blend my artistic roots with the real-life moments, turning ordinary scenes to something meaningful.
For me photography isn't just about taking pictures it's about storytelling, emotion, and seeing beauty in places others might overlook. Photography gave me a vision to see the world differently and sharing that vision to the world with others.

Since starting photography, I’ve changed the way I see the world and myself. Before, I used to just pass through places, but now I slow down and notice details, light, shadows, people, and small moments that often go unnoticed. Now I feel like everything here has its own purpose and im here to notice it.

Photography has also made me more patient and observant. I’ve learned to wait for the right moment and appreciate timing. It’s helped me become more creative and confident in expressing my perspective.

It has also changed how I experience cities like London. Instead of just living in it, I now interact with it searching for stories, emotions, and meaning in everyday scenes.
Overall, photography has made me more mindful, more artistic, and more connected to my surroundings. It’s not just something I do anymore it’s become a part of how I think and see life.

I decided to join the photo poster project because it felt like the perfect opportunity to share my story through photography. As someone who comes from an artistic background in Nepal and found a new perspective in London, I’ve always wanted a platform where my work could have meaning beyond just images.

Photography, for me, is about storytelling,capturing real moments and emotions. The photo poster project gives me a chance to turn those moments into something that can reach and inspire others in a public space.

It also challenges me to grow, to think deeper about what I create and why I create it. Being part of something bigger, where art connects with people in everyday life, is what really motivated me to join.

I love capturing moments that bring attention to the mundane.
Never too serious, I always try to bring some humour and irony into the everyday, hopefully adding a bit of lightheartedness, even in darker places.

My technical prowess is more refined. A more considered approach to framing my shots on location in preparation for the post-editing phase, and of course honing my Lightroom finessing techniques is a constant learning curve.

I was contacted and honoured by Rin from Cizucu to join one of their first London exhibitions. I’ve always remained anonymous on my Instagram account so was initially reluctant in taking part.

But seeing this project and the ethos of bringing grassroots, likeminded photographers of all levels appealed to me. A great opportunity to meet our digital counterparts in real analogue form and spark up some genuine connections.

I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was 14 and what started as a hobby quickly became something I couldn’t imagine my life without. I love capturing people in places and how they interact with their surroundings.

Photography helps me notice small moments that might otherwise go unnoticed - the way light hits a building, a little expression on someone’s face, or the feeling of a space at a certain time.

Every photo tells a story without words. I enjoy experimenting with angles, light and perspective, and connecting with people and places through my camera.
Photography has become a way for me to hold onto moments and share them with others.

Photography has changed the way I notice the world. I pay more attention to people, places and the little details that make each moment unique.

I’ve learned to be patient, to try new things and to look for interesting angles instead of sticking with what’s easy. It’s also made me more confident in approaching people and capturing stories in ways I wouldn’t have before.

Photography has taught me to slow down, see things I’d normally miss and think about the world a bit differently. For me, it’s not just about taking pictures - it’s about paying attention and appreciating the everyday moments that might have gone unnoticed.

I wanted to join photo poster project to connect with other photographers and creators who focus on storytelling through their work. I love the idea of going beyond Instagram - meeting like-minded creators, experiencing images in a physical space and having conversations about the stories behind them.

Being part of a community like this is inspiring because it’s a chance to share ideas, exchange feedback and see different perspectives on life.

photo poster project feels like a space where creativity, curiosity and real human connection come together, helping me grow as a photographer, find inspiration and appreciate photography in a more meaningful way.