THE PEOPLE'S PORTRAIT STUDIO

Background

Once upon a time, if we wanted a portrait we would visit our local professional photographers studio in the high street.

The studio would be welcoming, with a top quality camera, a killer portrait lens, soft flattering lighting, a backdrop, and a skillful photographer. The photographer would provide all the means to make us look our absolute best. The portrait would be framed and displayed in our home, becoming a timeless representation cherished by parents, grandparents, family, and friends. Following the rise of smartphones, the professional high street portrait studio has all but disappeared. And if you find one, brace yourself for an expensive bill. Ensuring accessibility for all, The People’s Portrait Studio aims to change this situation…

Simply book online via the link below, make a brief visit, and return home with a FREE professional portrait.

Inspiration

The People’s Portrait Studio is a 2 week artist residency at The CAS Chapel in St Mary’s Cemetery, Andover created by Simon Peter Green.

Simon has been inspired by the legendary photographer Samuel Fosso. Sam was 13 when he opened Studio Photo National in the Central African Republic in 1975. He photographed individuals, families, weddings, baptisms. popular occasions and ceremonies.

He made “autoportraits”.

Sam still lives and works in Bangui, Central African Republic and Paris, France.

Location

The People’s Portrait Studio is resident in the Dissenters Chapel at St Mary’s Cemetery in the heart of Andover /// what3words cupcake.prowl.keyboards

From the Town Centre, walk up the High Street, climb the steps at St Mary’s Church, and turn left into the cemetery. Take the main path through the cemetery and the Chapel is in front of you.

By car: Park in Shepherds Spring Lane car park (free for the first 2 hours) /// what3words shadow.frame.enchanted

By train: As you come out of Andover station, head towards the town center and you can’t miss St Mary’s Church on the hill.

Booking

Pick a date between 26 March and 6 April, pick a time, enter your email address, enter the security code, and click “Submit”.

You will receive a confirmation email, if you can’t find it check your spam.

To book your session in the People's Portrait Studio, click here