After leaving Huddersfield, my intentions are to work over the summer to fund a self publication run of Dear Uncle Eddy. I would like to have around 50 printed so that I can send them out to open calls and publishers and other opportunities.
After doing a small amount of research, I intend to print this work with Gomer Press an independent printers from South West Wales. As much as I have enjoyed making the books, they are very time consuming to produce and because this was my first time making a hardback, I feel as though using Gomer Press would give the books a professional finish that they deserve.
Before all of this, I will also be visiting Photo London. Based in Somerset house the weekend long photo festival offers an opportunity to see exhibitions, attend talks and socialise and network with other creatives. My intention when I'm down there is to speak to Hoxton Mini Press (a London based independent publisher), I feel like the work that I have created aligns with the aesthetic that Hoxton publishes, however they usually prefer projects that work under the jurisdiction of documentary photography. I believe that Dear Uncle Eddy, works to critically examine documentary as a genre but visually the project still aligns with humorous style that Hoxton Publishes.
As much as I enjoy book making, I don't think that I could earn a living off this as a primary career. I intend to keep this as a passion whilst continuing my internship at 0.08 Imprints and finding paid employment so that I can fund further studies.
One of the main lessons that I have learnt from University and the creative community is that: It’s not what you know but who you know. When looking for masters courses I have primarily been looking at universities in London this is due to the location and connections and opportunities. I feel like if I’m to take a career in photography seriously then I need to consider moving to a city where there are more links to creative industries in comparison to Huddersfield.
Either way! Whatever happens in the future I hope to continue using cameras to document the world around me!