People-focused photography with purpose. |
I'm Sally Collister, a Bristol-based freelance photographer.
I specialise in socially-engaged projects and colourful, heartfelt images for charities, community organisations and ethical businesses.
"We commissioned Sally for several community climate action events. The results were of an exceptional standard. Sally has an uncommon knack of working with people and making them feel comfortable."
Mark Leach, Bristol City Council
Mark Leach, Bristol City Council
Do you need bright, beautiful photographs to use in an impact report or funding bid?
Do you want to celebrate a project or update your website or social media?
Are you keen to capture an event?
Let's have a chat about how I can help you share your story, and help funders and supporters understand the impact of your work.
Are you keen to capture an event?
Let's have a chat about how I can help you share your story, and help funders and supporters understand the impact of your work.
"Sally is an absolute joy to work with... she captured our projects and participants with sensitivity and panache. We were so chuffed we immediately booked her in to take some more!"
Ailsa, Bath Mind
Ailsa, Bath Mind
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Hello! I'm Sally.I can’t remember a time I didn’t love taking photos. I was always the one with a camera, documenting nights out, holidays or daily life. Whilst studying at what is now the Norwich University of Arts I fell in love with the magic of black & white film photography and darkroom processing. Over the years my style has evolved, and now my work is colourful, full of heart, soul and community.
In 2010 I trained in Participatory Photography Facilitation with PhotoVoice and everything clicked - I'd found a way of combining my passion for photography with my interest in people and social justice. I was fizzing with ideas! A few months later I was living in Nepal, and had set up my first project in partnership with Women’s Foundation of Nepal, working with a group of amazing women who had never even held a camera before in their lives! I've been lucky enough to work and travel widely. Favourite global memories include photographing and filming an undercover documentary for Al Jazeera TV in West Papua, sun-drenched street photography in Cuba, photographing Syrian refugees in Cairo, and documenting daily life in Nepal. I live in Bristol with my husband and daughter. Becoming a mother has profoundly shaped my life and work. I'm really interested in perinatal mental health, matrescence, and the connection between nature, creativity and wellbeing - I am continually exploring how photography can support and hold those experiences. |