
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Walshy, a photographer based in Norwich, UK. I discovered photography during a time of personal recovery that coincided with Covid, when I spent lockdown living in a homeless shelter. I taught myself how to use a camera through YouTube after attending a drop-in session at rehab.
What started as a simple way to occupy my time soon became a way of life—helping me reconnect with and express my emotions, and ultimately transform my future.
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"Street Shots" Photography is more than just a name. It’s a play on words, tied to my past struggles and my journey out of addiction. The word “shots” was a slang term for the drugs I was using—something that led me to homelessness and life on the streets. But today, “taking shots” has a whole new meaning. Photography became a way to help me refocus, rebuild, and start a new life.
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I am currently in my second year at university, studying for a BA (Hons) in Photography. I specialize in street and portrait photography, as well as taking an experimental, creative approach to image-making.
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Beyond my own work, I try to use my experiences to support others. I volunteer with the charities that helped me on my journey, organizing art-based workshops and running my own photography workshops through my new project, Evolving Canvases. This initiative highlights the power of creativity in recovery.
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My journey has taught me that art isn’t just about expression—it’s a way to heal, connect, and inspire change.
Photography saved my life, and now, through my work, I hope to inspire and connect with others and show people that it’s never too late—change is always possible.
If you’re interested in a portrait session, purchasing prints, or collaborating on a creative project, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy looking through my images.
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Walshy