Richard and Michaela Simpson

In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion I am joined by Richard and Michaela Simpson to talk about their books, Vestiges I and Maitani.

 
 
 
 

Fascinated by the enigmatic characteristics of time, especially in relation to photography. These pictures were snatched from my time’s tide, and are now both rooted in a particular moment while simultaneously floating away into an indefinite, uncertain future.

I often listen to music while I’m working on my pictures in our studio and my favourite playlist includes Sea Power’s From the Sea to the Land Beyond. Most of my childhood was spent either on or near the sea, my father is a keen sailor and fisherman.

 
 
 
 

We also discussed a selection of Michaelai’s favourite book from her own bookshelf…

  • Faces: the creative processs behind great portraits… Jane Brown

  • Obama - An Intimate Portrait… Pete Souza

  • Tir a’ Mhurain… Paul Strand

And a selection of Richard’s favourites…

  • A Day Off… Tony Ray Jones

  • 2022 Monography… Chris Killip

  • Charles Sheeler Vol 2 The Photographs… Charles Sheeler

You can see more of Richard and Michaela’s work on their website.

 
Euan Ross