The Shot I Never Forgot
‘The Shot I Never Forgot’ is an Arts Council funded project in which participating artists were invited to share a photograph that has remained in their mind since they shot it along with the story behind its creation. Most of the artists instinctively knew which image they should share, sometimes because it was poignant, sometimes because of its personal significance or simply because it is a great photograph.
As photographers, we shoot many more images than ever see the light of day, often including fabulous stand alone pictures – shot on instinct – whilst making work for another project. Because these single images do not fit the brief, they sit gathering dust in an ever-growing archive. The Shot I Never Forgot is a chance for some of these images to be presented in their own right, for others to enjoy; a platform to enable some of these memorable photographs to be seen for the first time.
This project began in February 2013 and culminated in an exhibition and publication, held during the Brighton photo Fringe 2014. Since then, it has been lying dormant, ocassionally being dusted off to receive some new submissions!
John House, February 2018
Sarah Smith
‘Raven’ 2013 "I photographed this Raven as part of a series, As the crow flies, about my obsession with crows for my Major Project at Westminster University in 2013. Whilst technically not the best shot, the shoot itself was an absolute privilege. To spend time in such close proximity to such an amazing and intelligent creature was an experience I’ll never forget. I spent about an hour in a darkened studio with this beautiful Raven, who hopped about at lightening speed, onto my shoulder, on top of my lights, staying still for mere mili-seconds, and testing my ability to focus!"
