Pictured above: Andy Wallis
A Stapleford based photographer is in the process of securing
permission to take historical photographs of Nottingham Train
Station, after being invited to take part in a prestigious street
photography competition in the country's capital.
Andy Wallis (37) boasts a strong passion for photographing
historical landmarks in and around Nottinghamshire, and his street
photographs were recently spotted by the organisers of The
International Street Photography Award, as part of the London
Street Photography Festival.
His unique style has since been invited to enter the competition
and he is hoping that if he manages to secure permission from East
Midlands Trains, who grant permission for such projects, that his
photographs will really put Nottingham on the map.
Andy, who offers Nottingham wedding photography, event and
corporate photography, said: "I have always been fascinated by
train stations, and as a child we didn't really use rail as a form
of transport. Over the years I have loved watching people on the
platform and I try to work out what the travellers are about, where
they are going, if they are at the station for work or pleasure and
if anyone is waiting for them at their end destination.
"The reasons for travel always seem more poignant when it's by
rail in my mind. When I discovered that there were plans to
renovate the existing station, I felt that I needed to try and
capture its commuters in the old environment, before it has a well
deserved face lift.
"At the present time I am just waiting to get the go ahead from
East Midlands Trains, but so far they have been great. It would be
fantastic if some of my photographs could feature in the new
station once it has been renovated and I intend to combine all of
my historical photographs of Nottingham and open an exhibition of
my works later on in the year."